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Art and Design Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Whether you’re interested in drawing, painting, photography, film, or design, Hiram’s new Art & Design major will help you explore your passion while challenging you to become a well-rounded creative thinker and visual problem solver. Through a flexible curriculum, intimate class sizes, and close collaboration with their peers and faculty members, students are able to combine creativity with practical skills.
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Asian Studies Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Asian Studies contributes to developing a fuller and more accurate account of world cultures, societies, and religious traditions, as well as national and ethnic identity formation. It also examines the particular ways Asian political, historical, and cultural developments help to articulate their local interests and our interrelated global citizenry.
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Biology Major
Traditional Undergraduate
By pursuing the biology major at Hiram College, students can study life at all levels—molecular, cellular, individual and ecological. Combined with the new liberal arts, the biology degree prepares students to achieve their unique goals, from attending medical or veterinary school to pursuing an allied health profession.
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Biomedical Humanities Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Health professionals use ethical judgment, compassionate communication and sound decision-making skills just as much as they use their scientific expertise. That’s why students who are interested in health care should pursue Hiram College’s interdisciplinary biomedical humanities degree program – the first of its kind in the United States.
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Chemistry
Traditional Undergraduate
The chemistry program at Hiram College is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge of the subject matter through extensive laboratory and research experiences. Coursework cultivates expertise in the areas of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Because Hiram College is an undergraduate teaching institution, students receive close instruction and mentoring from Hiram’s full-time chemistry faculty. Hiram students also have unlimited access to the department’s array of research equipment and laboratory space.
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Classical and Medieval Studies Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Classical and Medieval Studies is a multidisciplinary minor deeply rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Although based in cultural history, this minor uniquely combines Art History, Latin, English, History, Philosophy, and Political Science into a program predicated upon a comprehensive understanding of Classical civilization as the foundation of Western intellectual culture.
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Communication Major
Traditional Undergraduate
At Hiram, students learn that clear and concise communication is essential to building and maintaining relationships. As the foundation of all professional and personal relationships, communication conveys ideas, builds discourse between cultures, and markets goods and services to the public.
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Computer Science
Traditional Undergraduate
Students who enjoy the world of fast moving technology and thrive at coding and hands-on application will excel in the Hiram computer science major. Our students leave Hiram with both a rigorous education and practical experience to prepare them for graduate study or careers in the tech industry.
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Crime, Law, and Justice
Traditional Undergraduate
Are you driven to make a difference in others’ lives? Do you want to help ensure those in need of justice receive it? Hiram’s new Crime, Law, and Justice program spans a spectrum of study, from human rights and democracy to power and public health concerns like the opioid crisis. Hiram’s liberal arts-grounded crime, law, and justice major and minor integrate study in sociology, philosophy, ethics, and political science. As part of Hiram Connect, the program includes practical study through an internship, research, or study-away experience.
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Economics Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
If you are looking for an intellectually stimulating and financially rewarding career, you should consider economics. Economics can help us understand some of the following questions:
● Why do women earn less than men?
● Why is water (which is essential for life) cheaper than diamonds?
● Why are some countries rich while other countries are poor?
● Why do voters elect politicians who choose bad policies?
● Why is health care so expensive?
Economics is a study of human behavior. It helps us understand the forces which drive the interactions between individuals, firms, politicians and countries. It not only helps to evaluate the real impact of public policies, but also make better decisions in our professional and personal life.
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Educational Studies Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Learn to tackle the challenges faced by education and educators of the 21st century. This program is designed for students who wish to gain a background in education that allows them to provide educational services in a wide variety of settings.
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English Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Reading and writing are at the heart of understanding human culture. Learn to authentically connect with others in your communities and around the world by studying American, British, and world literature, from classics to popular culture.
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Entrepreneurship Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Do you want to use your time in college to learn the skills it takes to build a business from the ground up? As the most popular minor on campus, you can pair this program with the major of your choice. Learn the creative skills it takes to start your business in the new liberal arts setting.
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Environmental Studies
Traditional Undergraduate
Hiram College was a pioneer in Environmental Studies, now one of the fastest-growing undergraduate programs in the U.S., and we continue to be a leader and innovator in this field. Students who make their way to Environmental Studies at Hiram are diverse in their interests and experiences, but they share an underlying desire to help solve problems and change the world.
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Ethics Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
The ethics minor is designed to enhance each student’s education by enriching their awareness of ethical issues and by connecting their awareness to opportunities for action.
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Film Studies Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
The Film Studies minor teaches students about the history, interpretation, and creation of film as an art form that enables personal and cultural expression, as well as a documentary form that allows people to comment on the world around them.
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French Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
The French minor is perfect for those with a love for French language and culture. It is also helpful for those who are serious about business or world affairs. In today’s increasingly competitive market, international communication is a clear necessity. French is not only the second most widely learned foreign language after English, it is also the sixth most widely spoken language in the world, spoken by more than 300 million people in over 650 countries
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Gender Studies Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Gender studies is a multidisciplinary minor that examines the evolving role of gender in society. It considers both the biological and cultural origins of sex and gender differences and how those differences have structured a multitude of social and political institutions. The minor that can compliment a variety of majors.
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History
Traditional Undergraduate
The study of history is critical for our understanding of the human experience. Through the study of history, we develop an understanding of who we are, where we came from, how and why our society has changed over time and how humans have interacted with each other and with the natural world. Hiram’s history major prepares students for active citizenship and for informed, thoughtful decision-making throughout their lives.
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Integrative Exercise Science Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Do you enjoy health, fitness and sports? Are you passionate about helping others, and knowledgeable in the fields of health and science? If so, you might be interested in the integrative exercise science program at Hiram College. The integrative exercise science program successfully prepares students for career opportunities in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant, athletic training, strength and conditioning, clinical exercise physiology, nutrition, chiropractic medicine, corporate fitness and personal training.
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International Studies Major
Traditional Undergraduate
In our multicultural world, looking at global issues, dynamics, societies, and cultures from an interdisciplinary academic perspective is vital. Hiram’s international studies program gives students an in-depth understanding of our global society, allowing them to devise solutions to urgent challenges through advocacy, diplomacy, defense, and development work. Students majoring or minoring in international studies examine contemporary global issues and also have an opportunity to focus their study on particular regions or topics of international interest.
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Management Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Managers often work in very complex organizational structures. They have to be focused not only on employees and customers, but with the social, economic, political, and technological aspects of their environment. Each managerial position is unique, but all have a specific need and focus within an organization. Hiram’s Management major, grounded in the liberal arts, prepares students for these unique challenges and for opportunities to lead in their communities.
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Marketing Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Looking for a future career in marketing? Or, maybe you’re interested in advertising and product development? For-profit or not-for-profit sector? Wherever your career takes you, Hiram’s Bachelor of Arts in Marketing will provide you with a quality education proven to be essential for your future success and leadership in a complex and rapidly changing world. In your classes, you’ll examine topics like marketing strategy, consumer behavior, marketing planning – pricing, promotion, and distribution, E-commerce, and international marketing. Additionally, you’ll engage in research and internships, have access to study away opportunities, and participate in service activities that build not just an impressive transcript but also a highly competitive resume.
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Mathematics Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Math minors have an undeniable love for solving complex numeric problems and finding real-world uses for their efforts. The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to provide a challenging and rigorous undergraduate education in mathematics to include a demanding set of course requirements and extensive mentoring by faculty on academic topics, careers and graduate education.
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Natural History Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Natural historians examine the world to determine the relationships between organisms, how they developed and evolved, and how they interact with their environment. To achieve these aims, students who pursue a minor in natural history focus on individual organisms and examine ecosystems on a larger scale. They gain the tools to interpret the natural world through hands-on, interactive course work in the classroom and in the field.
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Performing Arts
Traditional Undergraduate
Looking to lead an exciting and productive career in the theater or music, or cannot imagine a life without them? Hiram’s Performing Arts program will challenge you to think creatively and collaboratively as you individualize your studies to fit your specific interests and career goals. Through rigorous study and performance-based endeavors, Hiram’s Performing Arts program cultivates future artists and arts leaders by deeply engaging students in the expressive fields of the dramatic arts, music, performance management, design, tech, and dance.
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Philosophy Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Philosophy is an engaging, challenging minor that has rigorous standards of writing and argumentation. It raises the most fundamental and enduring questions about ourselves, our obligations, and our world.
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Photography Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
At Hiram College, the study and practice of a craft is paired with an interdisciplinary liberal arts education, providing arts students a variety of career and graduate school options. The photography minor complements many major areas of study and gives students a creative outlet for their passions.
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Physics Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Physics knowledge—the study of energy, matter and how things work—is sought after in today’s high-tech world. Hiram College physics majors are prepared to pursue graduate study, teaching in the sciences or working in a high-tech career.
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Political Science Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Do you want to go beyond the standard political ideologies to explore a trans-partisan perspective on politics? Learn how to leave your political leanings behind so you can thoughtfully consider and explore the documents and textual materials that make up much of our human history.
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Psychology Major
Traditional Undergraduate
Are you interested in the ways humans and animals think, act, feel and learn? You might be interested in psychology, the science of the mind and behavior. In the psychology degree program at Hiram College, conducting research and getting hands-on experience is just as important as learning theory in the classroom. Faculty members work closely with students to ensure they take the courses needed to meet their individual career goals.
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Public Health
Traditional Undergraduate
Whether students are interested in the discovering the causes of health problems, how to influence and change behavior, or how to create better policies and programs, Hiram’s public health program offers the flexible curriculum to prepare different career paths. All students complete 4 common core courses. Then, based on their skills, interests, and intended career path, students specialize their major through health courses in other departments. Concentrations within the major include: public health biology, environmental health & sustainability, health communication, and health & fitness.
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Public Leadership Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
The minor in public leadership combines interdisciplinary teaching and experience to prepare students for careers of service in multiple publics. The minor in public leadership is a curricular element of the The Garfield Institute of Public Leadership whose mission is to prepare students for leadership in matters of public policy, foreign and domestic.
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Sociology
Traditional Undergraduate
Sociology majors study people and the roles they play in society. Later, as sociologists, they will face the challenging task of analyzing and interpreting the social world while living in the midst of it. Hiram's academic program is designed to provide sociology students with the research tools and techniques essential for performing comprehensive and accurate inquiries into human events within a social context.
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Spanish Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
As the United States continues to evolve, the study of Spanish becomes more and more important. Language study helps students to open the way to understanding and communication with various peoples, cultures, civilizations and literature. It involves performance skills in the foreign language (speaking, reading, writing and understanding) and command of the subject matter (literature, history, language).
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Sport Management
Traditional Undergraduate
Join the rapidly growing sport, leisure, and recreation industry. Organized sports now serve nearly every age and demographic group. In the new sport management program,students prepare to enter the industry by investigating marketing, organizational behavior, legal and ethical perspectives, finance, facility management, and more, while also engaging in experiential, real-world learning opportunities.
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Writing Minor
Traditional Undergraduate
Hiram College’s liberal arts curriculum values the importance of communicating ones thoughts and ideas through writing. The minor in writing offers all Hiram students the opportunity to focus on writing in a way that can augment their Hiram experience.
