{"id":15753,"date":"2025-09-04T00:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T05:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=15753"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:23:07","slug":"majors-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/majors-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Majors and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you up for the challenge?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

St. Olaf will challenge you with the breadth and depth of a rigorous liberal arts education.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Within your major, professors will expect you to master the discipline, demonstrate your knowledge, and see the connections between big ideas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t

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Your General Education courses will ensure you develop a wide range of skills and the flexible habits of mind to meet 21st-century challenges: languages, quantitative reasoning, scientific literacy, creativity and collaboration, and the ability to communicate your knowledge effectively.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Psychology<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Political Science<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Music<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Environmental Studies<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Art and Art History<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t
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Ancient Studies spans more than two millennia between Greece\u2019s Bronze Age and the fall of the Roman Empire. Combining art, history, language, literature, philosophy, religion, and theater, it encourages students to take a broad look at ancient Western culture, examining it from multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf approaches the study of art as an intellectual and creative endeavor. The department\u2019s curriculum provides students with the research, interpretive, and technical skills to make and study meaningful works of art and to sustain them as artists and critical thinkers throughout their lives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Asian Studies major allows students to gain competence in either Chinese or Japanese language and the understanding of Asian societies through a selection of courses in languages, linguistics, literature, film, economics, history, religion, art history, political science, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, as well as special interdisciplinary courses on Asia.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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In the Biology major, students not only focus on a broad foundation in the field biology through core courses, but also achieve depth in specific biological interests through elective courses and independent study. A St. Olaf biology degree prepares students for a wide range of careers or further study, and the college is among the top undergraduate institutions in the number of graduates who go on to earn Phds in the field.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Chemistry Department offers courses in the traditional major areas of chemistry, as well as in interdisciplinary areas, such as biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. It is routinely in the top three undergraduate institutions for the number of chemistry majors graduated in a year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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St. Olaf has taught Chinese since 1973 and is one of only a few colleges in the Midwest that offers four years of language study, an active study abroad program, and a broad selection of related courses in art, economics, history, literature, philosophy, and religion.Students not only develop skills in the language, but also gain knowledge of China in all of the language courses by using various authentic materials.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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Classics offers courses in ancient and medieval literature, history, philosophy, religion, political science, fine arts, and archaeology. These courses are fascinating ways to explore the humanities, both on campus and abroad. Learning classical languages improves students\u2019 verbal and analytical skills and gives them tools for studying the past and evaluating the present.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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St. Olaf\u2019s Computer Science (CS) major is a balanced liberal-arts program that satisfies national curricular expectations, builds on a breadth-first, hands-on introduction to the discipline, takes a team-based approach to software design including interdisciplinary team projects, integrates ethical and social analysis in a distinctive way, and emphasizes written and oral communication skills and other aspects of a liberal arts education.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The creative writing major offers a highly individualized pathway for aspiring writers and other people who have a strong interest in creative writing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Movement-intensive and language-intensive classes present dance as a vital form of embodied awareness, personal expression, and physical communication.The St. Olaf College B.A. in dance guides students toward lives and careers with strong physical, creative, and analytical skills at their foundation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The economics curriculum at St. Olaf includes theory, applications, institutional studies, and quantitative analysis. The economics major serves as excellent preparation for careers in a wide variety of fields, including economic analysis, banking, accounting, consulting, health administration, finance, business management, teaching, and international affairs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Education major prepares students for teaching licensure; to ensure depth, breadth, and mastery in their licensure areas, students majoring in Education must also major in their content licensure area (i.e., English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics). The Educational Studies Concentration leads to a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate and offers students from all areas of the liberal arts an opportunity to strengthen their program of study with selected courses that focus on issues of education, particularly language education. The concentration does not lead to teaching licensure. Educational Studies provides important foundational work toward achieving a number of post-baccalaureate goals including various vocations (e.g., management, arts education, coaching, environmental education, youth ministry, classroom teaching, teaching English abroad) and service opportunities (e.g., Peace Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, Fulbright, etc.).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Drawing on 1500 years of literature and culture, the English major encourages students to dig deeply and range widely. As they explore literature and other creative work from around the world\u2013the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia\u2013our majors develop a deeper understanding of the world and the role that literature and associated practices have played in its making and might play in its future. The opportunity to develop as writers also serves our majors well as they prepare for life beyond college. With its emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and communication, the English major prepares students for a variety of futures\u2013as scholars and educators; journalists and lawyers; leaders in business, politics, publishing, and the non-profit sector; video game designers and filmmakers; and, of course, novelists and poets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Environmental studies explores the relationships between the earth\u2019s natural and physical systems, human political, economic, and social systems, and human understanding of the environment as informed by ethics, philosophy, art, history, religion, and literature.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Film and Media Studies (FMS) Program is committed to fostering visual literacy, promoting critical thinking and analysis, and encouraging students to engage meaningfully with a world in which images and screen-based media play an ever present and powerful role. Our program also embraces the inherently interdisciplinary aspects of film, serving students from programs and departments across the college (art, theater, English, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, music, and so on).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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A major in French complements any other St. Olaf major and extends students\u2019 liberal arts education and multicultural competence.By studying the French language and Francophone cultures, civilizations, and literature, students develop and enhance their oral and written language skills, analytical thinking, and familiarity with diverse perspectives sought by employers and graduate schools today.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Gender and Sexuality Studies students explore scholarship about women and gender across cultures and throughout history to examine intersections of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, religion, and age. The program encourages students to think critically as means to becoming active and ethical participants in career, family, social life, and community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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German courses allow you to explore an array of topics from everyday life to international politics, from early cinema to contemporary pop music, and from confronting a violent past to building a more sustainable future. In courses for the German major and German Studies concentration, students gain an understanding of German-speaking cultures and literatures as they develop analytical and communication skills in the spoken and written language.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Students choosing a Greek major will acquire an advanced knowledge of the ancient Greek language, the ability to translate and analyze ancient Greek literature in at least three genres, and a basic knowledge of the ancient Greek civilization.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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St. Olaf History explores the many facets of the human condition from the past to the present. History invites those who study it to develop an appreciation for the variety of human experiences.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Japanese major requires students to demonstrate both linguistic and cultural competence. Linguistic and language skills include proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Intermediate-High level, as well as metalinguistic and intercultural awareness of the use of Japanese language in different social milieus.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Kinesiology major at St. Olaf is designed for students interested in the advanced and specialized study of the biophysical aspects of exercise. The major supports academic linkages across disciplines and provides excellent preparation in a wide variety of fields.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Students majoring in Latin will acquire an advanced knowledge of the Latin language, the ability to translate and analyze Latin literature in at least three genres, and a basic knowledge of the ancient Roman civilization.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Latin American studies offers an interdisciplinary structure for the systematic study of Latin America, an area that encompasses countries in North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean, whose distinct geography and cultures are unified by elements of a common heritage. It is an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach that contributes to the investigation of political, economic, ethnic, gender, religious, and cultural issues in Latin America.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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Mathematics is all the things noted above and more at St. Olaf, where the mathematics program is recognized nationally for innovative and effective teaching. Students arrange a major in mathematics by developing an Individualized Mathematics Proposal (IMAP). An IMaP outlines a complete, coherent program of study consistent with the goals of the individual student.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Medieval studies is one of St. Olaf\u2019s oldest interdisciplinary programs. In scope, it spans the more than ten centuries between the fall of the Roman Empire and the flowering of the Renaissance. The major combines art, history, language, literature, philosophy, religion, and theater courses, and encourages students to explore medieval European culture with a broad scope, examining it from multiple perspectives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Music department is dedicated to creating an educational experience that unites the artistic standards of a professional program with the intellectual rigors and academic breadth of the liberal arts in an environment. The Music Department offers extensive opportunities to explore, practice, and celebrate the musician\u2019s art with an ongoing commitment to a distinctive ensemble program, excellent individualized instruction, and a comprehensive undergraduate music curriculum.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Nordic studies major and concentration are designed for students who wish to gain an interdisciplinary understanding of the Nordic region, including its languages, cultures, and societies. The Nordic studies major provides students with a foundation of Norwegian language knowledge and skills. From there, students undertake coursework that situates Norway within the broader social and cultural region of the Nordic countries. Students compare and contrast the Nordic languages, cultures, and societies and engage critically with the question of what makes the Nordic countries distinctive.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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St. Olaf is one of a few colleges and universities where students can use Norwegian to complete their foreign language requirement \u2014 and beyond the requirements can study in depth the language, literature, culture, and history of Norway. The Norwegian major allows students to gain competence in the Norwegian language and an understanding of Norwegian society through a combination of courses in the language, literature, history, and culture of Norway.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The nursing program, through an innovative design that integrates theory with practice and partners educators with professionals in practice, prepares graduates to provide and coordinate nursing care for individuals, families, and communities within standards of professional practice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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A major in philosophy is highly recommended not only for those who wish to pursue graduate study in philosophy but also as a preparation for other careers that require the ability to think in a creative and disciplined manner about questions that are new or whose method of solution is debated, including careers in law, theology, business, management, medicine, journalism, politics, and education.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Physics is the study of how and why things work from the minute world of the atomic nucleus to the universe itself within the context of a few fundamental laws. The St. Olaf Physics Department offers a strong, flexible major and a specialized concentration in engineering. Both programs provide excellent undergraduate research opportunities and applied projects. We are a lively department with a sense of community among students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The political science major provides broad exposure to the discipline and develops skills in critical thinking, systematic inquiry, and effective writing and speaking. Students majoring in political science complete courses in four areas: American politics and public policy, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Department of Psychology follows the American Psychological Association\u2019s guidelines of \u201csynthesizing the natural and social science aspects of the discipline, in part, by requiring students to take courses in both knowledge bases.\u201d Thus both interpersonal and investigative skills are enhanced.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Established at St. Olaf College in 1969, Race and Ethnic Studies (abbreviated RACE) represents a multigenerational faculty and student commitment to the interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity. The program centers the concerns and experiences of people of color and proceeds from the recognition that race and ethnicity have been and continue to be crucial components within interlocking systems of oppression, as well as powerful sites of intersectional resistance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Religion Department equips students of all backgrounds and traditions to interpret, evaluate, and respond to religious ideas and practices. The work of the department is shaped by the college\u2019s Lutheran heritage and commitments as they unfold in a world of many faiths. The Religion major\u2019s learning outcomes expect students to demonstrate the ability to communicate, knowledge of approaches, knowledge of subject.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The Russian Language and Area Studies Department, in keeping with the college mission to provide a \u201cglobal perspective,\u201d offers a variety of courses that build upon Russian language proficiency to give students the knowledge and tools for a successful career. Recent graduates have entered professions in higher education, business, government, the church, law, and the arts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The field of social studies education demands reflective practitioners with a broad foundation in the liberal arts and specific knowledge in each of the seven disciplines. The social studies education major equips students with this core content knowledge while also providing multiple opportunities for critical thinking about the various ways we construct knowledge and communicate the human experience.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Social work education builds on the liberal arts with professional foundation courses. It prepares students for generalist practice, students who understand scientific approaches to knowledge building and practice, are reflective of and responsible for their own ethical conduct, and are committed to lives of service and leadership in the global community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Sociology examines the public issues that underlie private troubles, while anthropology studies how culture shapes human experience. Combining these disciplines allows students to explore the world in a vital, complex way. Our courses examine systems like colonialism and racism, divisions of class and gender, and key social institutions like hospitals, cities, and religious groups. We explore how these dynamics produce meaning for human communities and robust social inequities. In the process, students learn how to critique academic work and conduct hands-on research projects, developing skills valuable to any career and as a means to address injustice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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In courses for the Spanish major, students gain an understanding of the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world (Spain, Latin America, and the Latinx\/a\/o U.S.) through the study of literature, non-literary texts, culture, language, and linguistics. At the same time, they develop communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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In today\u2019s data-rich world, the ability to gain insights from data has become increasingly valued in almost every field.\u00a0 At St. Olaf, students can combine any major with a concentration in Statistics and Data Science.\u00a0 Students will learn to collect, tidy, visualize, and model data to address real research questions, gaining background and experience that can lead to graduate study and abundant career opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The St. Olaf Department of Theater takes for its subject matter all aspects of making theater. It produces a season of plays whose focus is the liberal arts curriculum rather than a typical theater company\u2019s season of plays. All courses focus on the making of dramatic art.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Overview<\/b> This concentration integrates studies of African history and culture, the nature of the interaction between Africa and the New World and the role played by Africans, African culture and African institutions in the political, economic, cultural and religious life of the New World. The concentration in Africa and the African Diaspora affords students the opportunity to grapple with such questions as \u2014 to what extent the iconography of Africa is used to mobilize Africans in the Diaspora, and how the consciousness of Africa is sustained and fostered in the New World, as well as the contributions of Africans in dispersion and relations with Africa. The concentration also provides an opportunity for students to study the ways in which Africans and peoples of African descent understand and interpret their interactions with global cultures and traditions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Overview<\/b> The Asian Studies major allows students to gain competence in either Chinese or Japanese language and the understanding of Asian societies through a selection of courses in languages, linguistics, literature, film, economics, history, religion, art history, political science, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, as well as special interdisciplinary courses on Asia.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Overview<\/b> The Education major prepares students for teaching licensure; to ensure depth, breadth, and mastery in their licensure areas, students majoring in Education must also major in their content licensure area (i.e., English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics). The Educational Studies Concentration leads to a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate and offers students from all areas of the liberal arts an opportunity to strengthen their program of study with selected courses that focus on issues of education, particularly language education. The concentration does not lead to teaching licensure. Educational Studies provides important foundational work toward achieving a number of post-baccalaureate goals including various vocations (e.g., management, arts education, coaching, environmental education, youth ministry, classroom teaching, teaching English abroad) and service opportunities (e.g., Peace Corps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, Fulbright, etc.).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our engineering curriculum provides students with the mathematical and analytical skills that constitute the foundations of engineering, supporting a wide array of fields including mechanical, electrical, civil, and environmental engineering.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The well-being of families is a national and global concern, and the study of rapidly changing families is multidisciplinary, evidence-based and relationship focused. Many disciplines contribute to the understanding of families, so family studies is an integrative field that synthesizes knowledge from liberal arts disciplines, particularly biology, psychology, social work, sociology, and political science. The concentration in family studies is designed to enable students to learn about families in both theory and practice; it is a concentration that can enhance student knowledge and skills to complement virtually any major on campus.\u00a0 The concentration is a plan of study that prepares students entering careers with families ranging from family therapy, education, or ministry to family practice in law, medicine, nursing, social work or public policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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The German Studies concentration provides students the opportunity to explore the cultures of German-speaking countries from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students combine coursework in the German language with a selection of courses with appropriate cultural content in consultation with the program director.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The\u00a0International Relations Concentration<\/b>\u00a0offers you the opportunity to combine insights from political and other social sciences with language and humanistic studies in order to examine pressing questions related to war, peace, trade, security, justice and power. This concentration complements majors in the social sciences, area studies, and foreign languages in particular, but it is appropriate to all students committed to engaging with issues arising from the globalized nature of the modern world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Students will demonstrate acquisition of foundational knowledge relating to historical, political, social, geographic, and economic conditions in Latin America; and critical analysis of ideas, evidence, and arguments relating to topics relevant to Latin America.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Because language is so fundamental to everything that we do, an understanding of linguistics is part of a well-rounded liberal arts education. In addition, the study of linguistics prepares students for careers and advanced work in fields such as anthropology, business, communications, computer science, education, English as a second language (ESL), foreign languages, journalism, neuroscience, speech and hearing sciences, philosophy, psychology, and other fields requiring analytical, communication, and research skills.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The mathematical biology concentration consists of five courses, an integrative project, and participation in a Math Biology Symposium. A student may petition to count a course other than the pre-approved electives towards their concentration if the student can show and the director concurs that the course includes an integrative component related to mathematical and\/or computational biology.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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We define and examine film and media broadly\u2014as a variety of modes (narrative, experimental, and documentary) and outlets or screens (cinema, television, video, social media, video games, and streaming platforms). In exploring the specificities of these media, the program attends to aesthetics, form, and textuality but always within a larger context (the historical, cultural, social, political, and so on), to address national and global audiences, economies, and histories. The program also teaches practical skills and provides resources for students interested in pursuing paths that center on film and media production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Middle East studies concentration introduces students to the study of the diverse, culturally rich, and increasingly complex part of the world that currently includes the Arab world, Iran, Israel, and Turkey, recognizing the interconnectedness of peoples and cultures and locating their significance in wider global contexts. The concentration facilitates the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East, encouraging students to combine courses in sociology\/anthropology, religion, history, and political science, among other disciplines.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Neuroscience at St. Olaf is an interdisciplinary program that brings together biology, psychology, chemistry, and other fields to explore the brain, behavior, and their interactions with the environment. Whether you\u2019re curious about the molecular mechanisms of memory, the neural circuits that guide insect or rodent behavior, or how animals navigate and make sense of the world, our curriculum helps you build a broad and integrated understanding of the nervous system\u2014across species, systems, and scales.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n
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The Nordic Studies Concentration at St. Olaf College is designed to meet the needs of students who wish a more interdisciplinary study of the Nordic cultures than that offered through the Norwegian major.<\/p>\n

The Nordic Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary study of the language, literature, history, and culture of the Nordic countries. It is a self-designed combination of courses, approved by the Director of Nordic Studies, who is also the chair of the Norwegian Department.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Drawing upon methodologies from the fine arts, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, natural sciences, and social sciences, the RACE major or concentration is a\u00a0popular complement to coursework<\/strong>\u00a0in another program or department.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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A statistics and data science (SDS) major and concentration at St. Olaf gives students the quantitative, analytical, and communication skills to navigate an increasingly data-rich world. Students pursuing a statistics and data science major at St. Olaf will take courses that blend theoretical and practical concepts, exploring foundational ideas in computational thinking, statistical modeling, and mathematical underpinnings. SDS emphasizes a hands-on approach, and students will gain proficiency in programming languages and statistical software commonly used in the field. In addition, SDS courses encourage students to examine ethical considerations and societal implications of data collection and analysis, a particularly important consideration in the growing world of \u201cbig data.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Gender and Sexuality Studies students explore scholarship about gender across cultures and throughout history to examine intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, religion, and age. The multidisciplinary program encourages students to think critically as means to becoming active and ethical participants in career, family, social life, and community.<\/p>\n

Graduates with a gender and sexuality studies major or concentration are currently working in fields ranging from business to arts to social sciences. They have used their education to build careers in many arenas including law, accounting, management and computer science. They can be found in artistic careers such as graphic design, home-decorating, free-lance writing and editing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Music can play a part in your education!<\/strong>
\nSt. Olaf offers a liberal arts experience with the benefits of a music conservatory.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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We are doers, and that fact is borne out in our work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields and beyond.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The best MBA programs seek people with strong skills in analysis, communication, and leadership. They are looking for Oles.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Oles in all pre-health programs benefit from one-on-one advising, job shadowing and internships at top healthcare organizations.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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We don\u2019t have graduate students or teaching assistants. Our professors will push you hard in class, but they\u2019ll also be the mentors who challenge you to think about where your learning will lead. Because they will know you well, their reference letters and recommendations can open doors as they follow your life and career long after they\u2019ve given you your last grade.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t

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The Art of Conversation<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Conversation is at the heart of a St. Olaf education. We want students to develop the ability to listen carefully, argue forcefully, and be the kind of engaged thinker who makes a conversation more interesting.
\nSt. Olaf\u2019s signature Conversation programs are interdisciplinary, team-taught explorations that take students on five distinct intellectual journeys through influential texts and ideas that have shaped our past and will guide our future.<\/p>\n

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