Majors and Academics
Academics at Hamline are intense,
inspiring, and hands on. With
a student to faculty ratio of 12:1, you will work closely with faculty members at the top of their fields. With our
wide range of programs and
innovative Hamline Plan, you are given the chance to tailor your education, gaining the skills, experience, and knowledge necessary to make the change you want to see in the world.
Areas of Study
Hamline offers majors, minors, and
certification programs in more than 50 areas of study. Do you have the
brain of a scientist? The soul of an artist? No matter what gets your
blood pumping, the Hamline Plan will ensure you graduate with a
well-rounded education that prepares you for your future—wherever it
takes you.
Business and economics
Arts
Sciences and health
Justice and law
Global studies
Media studies
Humanities and culture
Social sciences
Business & Economics
Do you dream of being the CEO of a
Fortune 500 company? Or maybe it’s running a nonprofit that excites you.
With a business or economics degree from Hamline, you’ll graduate with the knowledge
and connections you’ll need to start your career in business—whether in
the private, public, or nonprofit sector.
Arts
In the Hamline arts programs, the world
is your canvas. Develop your artistic voice and vision through your
personal exploration of the fine arts. You’ll gain an understanding of
the traditions and history of your chosen field while you hone your own technical craft and
develop the skills to channel your passion into a fulfilling career.
Sciences and Health
Do you want to cure diseases? Help
develop sustainable solutions to combat climate change? In Hamline’s
science and health programs, you’ll explore the natural and physical
worlds within and around us as you conduct research alongside professors
trying to solve real-world problems.
Justice and Law
Hamline offers programs in social and criminal justice, political science, and global studies. We also provide a unique combination of opportunities for students interested in attending law school. These programs will help you
develop a deeper understanding of legal and political systems in
relation to social justice, human rights, and diplomacy.
Global Studies
Attention, globetrotters! This program is
designed to develop compassionate, informed citizens of the world who are ready to take on the complex challenges of the 21st century. You’ll
study here and abroad to understand societies and cultures around the
world.
Media Studies
Media studies programs at Hamline include journalism, communications, digital media arts, theatre arts, professional writing, and more. So if you’ve got a passion for
communicating—through words, design, or performance—the media studies
program might be the right fit for you.
Humanities and Culture
Made up of several different
disciplines—including history, literature, and philosophy—the humanities and culture program explores the heart of the human experience. The
humanities seek to answer the larger questions about who we are and what
our lives mean.
Social Sciences
The social sciences take a scientific
approach to studying human nature. You’ll come to understand the systems
that shape human behavior and society, learn about social structures
and how they have evolved over time, and engage in research to solve
critical problems.