Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Programs
Simmons offers more than 50 majors and programs. Some of our most popular majors include biology, communications, economics, English, management, nursing, psychology, political science, and sociology. In addition to Simmons's established majors, the OPEN program (Option for Personalize Educational Needs) allows students to custom design their own majors. Students also may choose from a number of integrated undergraduate/graduate programs and accelerated degrees. Simmons's special programs provide opportunities for further study and specialization, including an honors program, study abroad, and more.
Majors
Simmons students typically declare a major by the end of their sophomore year; nearly a third choose to major in two subjects. Each major requires a minimum of seven courses, as determined by the associated department. Minors (five courses) are optional. Faculty advisors will help you create a plan that fulfills requirements and satisfies your own goals and interests.
4+1 and beyond: Accelerated Programs
A number of programs allow Simmons students to go directly from their undergraduate major to earning a graduate degree at Simmons or at one of our affiliated schools. Offered programs include:
- BS/MSN
- BS/MS in Nutrition/Nutrition & Health Promotion
- BS/MS in Biology/Nutrition & Health Promotion
- Pharmacy (dual degree in Chemistry & Pharmacy)
- Physical Therapy
- BA/MBA
- Information Services
- Gender/Cultural Studies
- Children's Literature
- ... and more!
- Africana Studies
- Art
- Arts Administration
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Biochemistry
- Business and Management
- Chemistry
- Chemistry-Management
- Communications
- Computer Science
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Economics and Mathematics
- Education
- English as a Second Language
- English
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- French
- Graphic Design, see Major in Communication: Design Track
- Health Informatics
- History
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Management, see the Management Department for all major options
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications/Public Relations
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Nutrition and Food Science Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychobiology
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Retail Management
- Social Studies - Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Web Design and Development
- Women's and Gender Studies
Minors
Students may also minor in any of the following:
- Africana Studies
- Art
- Arts Administration
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Business and Management
- Business Metrics
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Media Studies
- Communications
- Computer Science
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Emerging Global Markets
- English
- Entrpreneurship
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- French
- Gender History
- History
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications/Public Relations
- Mathematics
- Music
- Organizational Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics of Materials
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public History
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Retail Management
- Scientific Computation
- Social Justice
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Sustainability
- Women's and Gender Studies
Programs
Simmons offers several programs to enrich your educational experience, including: