Majors and Minors

Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter—its properties, structures, and changes. Our program is designed to give students an understanding of its five main areas: organic, physical, analytical, inorganic, and biochemical.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll conduct hands-on research in everything from drug discovery to environmental remediation, and have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to present your work and publish it in academic journals.

Chinese Studies

The Chinese studies major is an individualized, interdisciplinary program with a dual focus on language and culture. It looks at China—and its culture—both as a vital part of the world today and one of the longest continuing civilizations of human history.

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

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive training in reading and speaking Mandarin Chinese and partner with NYC institutions, the Museum of Chinese in America, and Fordham’s own Center on Asian Americans and the Law.

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.

Communication and Culture

Communication and culture majors explore how communication shapes and reflects the human experience, and they examine the economic and political role of the media in today’s world.

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

Choose Fordham because » New York City is the media capital of the world, where you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships at industry leaders like Condé Nast, Bloomberg, and NBCUniversal. You’ll also have the opportunity to work at WFUV, our award-winning public media station.

Communications and Media Management

Students can pursue communications and media management at the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses as a secondary concentration.

Option(s): Concentration (Business)

College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » New York City is the media capital of the world, where you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships at industry leaders like Condé Nast, Bloomberg, and Thomson Reuters.

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.

Computer Science

Our computer science major allows students to explore programming, bioinformatics, robotics, video game design, networking, cybersecurity, and more.

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

STEM, artificial intelligence, ai

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in our Robotics and Computer Vision Laboratory and through Fordham’s Center for Cybersecurity, a hub for research, education, and training in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields.

Consulting

The Consulting Concentration aims for students to learn effective ways of solving business problems by developing skills to anticipate, address, and resolve challenges in managing organizations.

Option(s): Concentration (Business)

College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll learn consulting skills to analyze data, conduct research, work effectively on team-based projects, and persuasively communicate ideas. Students and alumni in this field have held jobs and internships at PwC, Deloitte, GE Capital, and more.

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.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity minors learn how to build and maintain a secure network, design and debug programs, encode data, and securely store information in this highly in-demand field.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » Recognized by the U.S. government as a national center of excellence in cyber defense education, the University—through its Center for Cybersecurity, long-standing partnership with the FBI, and master’s degree program—will help you learn from experts, and network with industry leaders.

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.

Design and Technology

Our design and technology program is designed to train the next generation of digital leaders, combining the forces of faculty experts in communication and media studies, visual arts, English, computer and information science, and business.

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

artificial intelligence, ai

Choose Fordham because » Beyond your coursework, you’ll benefit from our NYC location and deep, longstanding connections to the city’s thriving media industry, particularly through internships, which are a requirement.

Digital Technologies and Emerging Media

Students dive into the digital world to understand its cultural and ethical impact, all while gaining media literacy through critical, analytical, and practical knowledge.

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

artificial intelligence, ai

Choose Fordham because » New York City is the media capital of the world, where you’ll gain hands-on experience through internship opportunities and our connections with industry leaders, including NBCUniversal and Hearst.

Disability Studies

In the disability studies minor, students develop a nuanced understanding of the meanings and consequences of disability in historical, cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic contexts.

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

Choose Fordham because » Through our Research Consortium on Disability, you’ll gain hands-on research skills and develop ways to conceive and produce more accessible built and social environments.

Economics

Our economics majors explore theory, data, and practice to understand how businesses, governments, and people make sound—or risky—economic decisions.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » Our New York City location and industry connections will lead you to internship opportunities at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, JPMorganChase, Pfizer, IBM, and elsewhere.

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.

Entertainment and Media Management

Our entertainment and media majors are immersed in both the business and creative side of content, learning how to stand out in a field that drives our modern culture.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have unmatched access to many of the world’s largest media companies and innovative startups that call New York City home, giving you hands-on internship and networking opportunities.

Entrepreneurship

Our top-ranked entrepreneurship program in the heart of NYC prepares students to vet opportunities, pitch with confidence, and launch their own businesses with creative solutions that drive meaningful change.

Option(s): Concentration (Business)

College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll bring your vision and drive, and we’ll provide the NYC location, network, and expert guidance from professors who are founders. You’ll gain the mentorship and hands-on experience needed to make an impact—in whatever field you choose.

Environmental Science

Environmental science majors study society’s impact on the natural world, investigating the complex intersection of physical, chemical, and biological sciences to understand—and advance solutions to—environmental problems.

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

sustainability, climate change, STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive a hands-on education in NYC, with fieldwork opportunities at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fordham’s own Calder Center, a 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.

Environmental Studies

Our environmental studies major explores the crossroads of the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with an emphasis on stewardship, sustainable development, and environmental justice.

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

sustainability, climate change, STEM

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.

Film and Television

Our film and television major takes a dynamic, critical, and practical approach to the study of both industries in the media capital of the world.

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

Choose Fordham because » You can create your own short film, intern at Good Morning America, or run the camera behind the scenes at NBC, like some of our recent film and television graduates.

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