Majors & Minors

Maybe you’ve known what you wanted to major in since you were five years old. Maybe you haven’t got a clue. Either way, at Mount Holyoke you’ll be encouraged to stretch yourself and try new subjects and ideas on for size. You can start right now by exploring our 49 departmental and interdisciplinary majors, including the option to design your own major. More about interdisciplinary and special majors...

As alumna Rene Gutel '00, a public radio reporter/host, says, "Embrace the uncertainty. Even if you go in with a set course, be on the lookout for the unexpected and don’t be afraid to change directions."

All of the fields of study below are offered as majors and minors unless otherwise noted.

Humanities
Architectural Studies
Art History
Art Studio
Classics
Dance
English
Film Studies
French
German Studies
Greek
History
Italian
Latin
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Russian and Eurasian Studies
Spanish
Theatre Arts

Science and Mathematics
Astronomy
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics

Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology

Interdisciplinary
African American and African Studies
American Studies
Ancient Studies
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Complex Organizations (minor)
Critical Social Thought
Education (minor, with teacher licensure)
Environmental Studies
European Studies
Gender Studies
International Relations
Jewish Studies (minor)
Latin American Studies
Medieval Studies
Neuroscience and Behavior
Psychology and Educational Studies
Romance Languages and Literatures