Majors and Minors

African & African American Studies

African & African American studies draws on sociology, economics, and more to explore civil rights movements, forced and voluntary migrations, racial disparities in health care and criminal justice, African American identity in the arts, and more.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll join one of oldest academic departments in the U.S. devoted to exploring the breadth and depth of the African diaspora experience. Our Bronx African American History Project gives students an opportunity to document local history and bring it to life.

American Studies

American studies majors examine the people, cultures, ideas, and institutions that make up the United States—its searing tensions, profound complexity, and global influence.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll study with diverse faculty and students from across the University. And you’ll have the opportunity to work on our oral history programs and with our many partner organizations, including the New-York Historical Society.

Art History

Art history majors study great art from around the world and learn how artists were inspired by and grappled with the historical, political, and intellectual challenges of their day through their work.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » New York City is at the center of our art history major. Through gallery visits, museum exhibitions, and exclusive internships, you’ll get the tools to sketch out a creative career.

Classical Civilization

Classical civilization majors explore ideas born in ancient Greece and Rome and examine how they have helped shape human history.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to examine ancient artifacts up close through our Museum of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art—and our rich study abroad program can help you see and understand layers of history in places like Rome and Greece.

Classical Languages

Our classical languages major delves into Greek and Roman literature, history, mythology, art, philosophy, religion, and other areas—in Greek and Latin.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to study abroad and see history come to life through more than 100 study abroad programs across 50 countries, in places like Rome, Greece, and more.

Comparative Literature

Our comparative literature major explores literatures and cultures across eras, languages, and media through rigorous training in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll join a vibrant community of international faculty and students, and draw on countless cultural experiences on campus and in New York City as you reflect upon differences and commonalities among cultures throughout the world.

Creative Arts and Business

Our creative arts and business minor will help you harness your artistic vision and entrepreneurial mindset to launch your next great idea.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill, Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » There’s no better place to bring your vision to life than New York City, home to creative ventures, innovative startups, and everything in between.

Creative Writing

The creative writing minor allows students to explore the connections between creative writing, digital media, criticism, and scholarship.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll take literature courses, participate in small writing workshops, and attend practical seminars on campus and in New York City, a global center for publishing and the arts.

Dance

Our B.F.A. program in dance is run in partnership with the Ailey School, the official school of the world-famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, allowing students to combine the finest in dance and liberal arts education.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center

Choose Fordham because » This partnership in the cultural capital of the world provides dance majors with a comprehensive study of dance techniques, and gives them a chance to perform across New York City.

English

English majors critically interpret texts, learn the principles of effective writing, explore how literature has evolved—and put it all into practice through our creative writing and public and professional writing concentrations.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll connect with campus and NYC literary communities through our Poetic Justice Institute, Reid Writers of Color Reading Series, workshops and readings with famed authors, literary journals, and internship opportunities at major publishing companies.

Fashion Studies

Students explore fashion from a variety of perspectives—cultural, commercial, environmental, and visual—and prepare to tackle new challenges and opportunities in the fashion industry today.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center

sustainability, climate change

Choose Fordham because » In the heart of NYC, the fashion capital of the world, you’ll explore growth in emerging markets, the influence of social media, and the need for sustainably and ethically produced merchandise.

History

Our history majors study the development of peoples and nations, their interrelations and interactions, and the events that have shaped the modern world.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You won’t just study history in the classroom. You’ll immerse yourself in it across NYC at some of the world’s leading cultural institutions, like the New-York Historical Society, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and El Museo del Barrio.

Latin American and Latino Studies

Our Latin American and Latino studies majors develop an individualized course of study, drawing on the humanities and social sciences, to explore the diverse cultures of Latin America in New York City, the United States, and the world.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to conduct research and study in Latin America and Spain, engage with Latino communities in NYC, and participate in community engaged learning projects in the city and around the world.

Linguistics

Linguistics minors learn the scientific study of language, developing a deeper understanding of the complexities of human communication.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll go in-depth by studying what language is, how language works and is used, and how the study of language intersects with a multitude of disciplines.

Medieval Studies

Medieval Studies majors explore the legacy of this crucial historical period in Europe and work with our Center for Medieval Studies to publish research on art, music, philosophy, religion, and culture that still influences us today.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll combine coursework with the vast medieval resources in New York City, including the rich collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Morgan Library, and the world-famous Cloisters overlooking the Hudson River.

Middle East Studies

Students will become well versed in the complexities and intricacies of Middle Eastern and North African culture, history, religion, civilization, economics, and politics.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll begin with language training in modern standard Arabic, before drawing on the resources of our global hometown of NYC to explore the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa from ancient to modern times.

Music

Students examine music as a cultural force and pursue it as a practical skill, craft, and art—studying, composing, and performing in one of the musical capitals of the world.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll shape your experience as a music major—writing, producing, and performing your own works and becoming an active part of New York’s music-rich culture, through internships and other opportunities. You can also take classes in the evening division at the Juilliard School.

Philosophy

Our philosophy major combines intense academic rigor with profound reflection on the nature of reality and human existence to help students become “contemplatives in action”—insightful, compassionate thinkers and engaged citizens.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Philosophy serves as a great primary or complementary major or minor if you’re looking to enhance your ability to think critically, question unchecked assumptions, and live “the examined life.”

Public and Professional Writing

Public and professional writing minors learn the essential tools for performing communication roles in real-world settings, helping them write effectively for any audience, in any situation.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You'll be able to gain additional skills through internships and other opportunities with cultural institutions, publishers, nonprofits, journals, and more across NYC.

Theatre

Master the art of the stage—and film and TV—in the world capital of the performing arts through our four distinct theatre tracks: playwriting, performance, directing, and design and production.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center

Choose Fordham because » Our theatre majors learn from experts across the industry, before creating their own works, which include writing plays, designing sets, and performing on stage.

Urban Studies

Our urban studies major offers a broad introduction to global cities and urban environments through classes, lectures, and research—all in the biggest urban area in the world.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

sustainability, climate change

Choose Fordham because » You’ll see your coursework come to life across New York City as you conduct research and engage in fieldwork—and pursue global opportunities through our study abroad program.

Visual Arts

Visual arts majors develop technical skills and find their artistic voice, through concentrations in one of six areas of study: painting and drawing, graphic design, film and video, photography, art and engagement, or the built environment.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

sustainability, climate change

Choose Fordham because » New York City will be part of your coursework through museum tours, studio visits, artist lectures, and more—and your work will be featured alongside that of professionals in galleries on campus.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Our women, gender, and sexuality studies major takes an expansive view of gender and sexuality studies as both a lens to examine and a vehicle to create social change.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll be connected to internship opportunities across New York City, setting you up for careers in public policy, law, medicine, business, and other fields.

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