Majors and Academics
Academics at Hamline are intense,
inspiring, and hands on. With
a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, you will work closely with faculty members at the top of their fields.
And 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
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.
Hamline offers majors, minors, and certification programs in more than 50 areas of study.
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Business and Economics
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. You will 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.
Science and Health
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.
Global Studies
The Global Studies programs is designed to develop compassionate, informed citizens of the world who are ready to take on the complex challenges of the 21st century.
Media Studies
Media studies programs at Hamline include journalism, communications, digital media arts, theatre arts, professional writing, and more.
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.