Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Programs
Simmons offers more than 40 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.
- Africana Studies
- Art
- Art & Music
- Arts Administration
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemistry-Management
- Children's Literature
- Communications
- Computer Science
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Education
- English as a Second Language
- English
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- French
- Gender/Cultural Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Informatics
- History
- Information Services
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications/Public Relations
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages & Literatures
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy (dual degree in Chemistry & Pharmacy)
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychobiology
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Retail Management
- Social Studies / Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Women's and Gender Studies
Minors
Students may minor in any of the fields offered as a major above, in addition to the following:
- Business Metrics
- Cinema and Media Studies
- Gender History
- Leadership
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Physics of Materials
- Public History
- Public Policy
- Scientific Computation
- Social Justice
- Statistics
Programs
Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate & Accelerated Programs
A number of options allow Simmons students to go directly from their undergraduate program to earning a graduate degree at Simmons or at one of our affiliated schools. Learn more »
