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Combined Majors

Combined Majors

At B´ÎÔª, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to college. Everyone’s journey is different and we strive to create a personalized academic experience that’s just as unique as you are.

That’s why we offer interdisciplinary majors which allow you to integrate minors from different academic areas across our five schools.Ìý

Discover Your Path Through New Majors

Are you passionate about physics but interested in a business career? Or enthusiastic about the environment yet intrigued by data science?

These unique, innovative majors allow you to explore multiple academic areas, expand your career opportunities and stay on track for graduation.Ìý

New B´ÎÔª Majors

  • Applied Physics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Business Communication
  • Cyber Security and Business Administration
  • Data Science and Marketing
  • Data Science and Neuroscience
  • Data Science and Psychology
  • Data Science and Public Health
  • Economics, Environment and Sustainability
  • English and Communication
  • Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design
  • Environmental Data Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Health Science and Spanish
  • Interactive Design
  • International Policy Studies
  • International Studies and Business Administration
  • Leadership and Political Science
  • Leadership and Management
  • Music, Business Marketing and Management
  • Public Health and Communication
  • Public Health and Spanish
  • Self-designed
  • Sociology and International Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Sport Management and Communication
  • Sports Analytics
  • Strategic Marketing Analytics
Student working with chemistry lab equipment

BIOINFORMATICS

Girl using computer

cyber security and business administration

Students sitting together in class using a laptop

data science and marketing

Student listening to lecture and taking notes on laptop

data science and neuroscience

Student using laptop sitting in the grass at B´ÎÔª

data science and psychology

Student working in marketing lab on laptop

data science and public health

The English House at B´ÎÔª

English and communication

Male student speaking in business class

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES and economics

Female student sitting and laughing with friends over laptop

leadership and political science

B´ÎÔª students walking to class together

leadership and management

Students using WMCK studio sitting together in front of microphones

public health and communication

Student standing in front of Sakowich Campus Building during Rep Your Flag

sociology and international studies

Students standing together around the labyrinth

sociology and political science

Students that receive an interdisciplinary education can have a greater advantage in the job market.

Resources for Your New Major

Dedicated Advising

You can expect to work with a dedicated advisor for both your academic and career needs throughout your college experience at B´ÎÔª. Our advisors are here to help you from your first week of freshman year to senior year’s last final exam.

Combined Skills

A combined major at B´ÎÔª opens you to more opportunities by helping you gain more skills during your time here. You’ll be prepared to work in multiple different avenues with the combination of skills you acquire.Ìý

Affinity Group Status

Meet like-minded students with similar career goals to you. Pursuing a combined major provides you with affinity group status – this means getting access to specific on-campus resources, support and more.Ìý

Guaranteed Internship

The O’Brien Center for Career Development and your career advisor will work to place you in a guaranteed internship, typically during your junior year. Services through the O’Brien Center are available year round.

Potential Examples of Integrated Coursework

Please note that these are potential samples of the coursework you may take after declaring your combined major. Your advisor will work with you to develop your curriculum for your time at B´ÎÔª.

Entrepreneurship & Graphic Design

  • DES 1230 – Elements of 2D DesignÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DES 2820 – Elements of Graphic DesignÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DES 2840 – Visual StorytellingÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DES 3850 – History of Graphic DesignÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DES 2860 – Graphic Design Studio IIÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DES 3830 – Visual Web DesignÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • MGT 1100 – Introduction to BusinessÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • ACC 2203 – Accounting for BusinessÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • ENT 2300 – Intro to Entrepreneurship Credits: 4
  • ENT 3300 – Managing an Entrepreneurial Ventures Credits: 4
  • ENT 4000 – Entrepreneurship Lab Credits: 4
  • MKT 3355 – Consumer BehaviorÌýCredits:Ìý4

Sport Management & Communication

  • MGT 1100 – Introduction to BusinessÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPM 3000 – Introduction to Sport ManagementÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPM 3005 – Sport MarketingÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPM 3200 – Sponsorships and EndorsementsÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPM 4250 – Facilities and Event ManagementÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • COM 1020 – Public CommunicationÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • COM 2401 – Introduction to MediaÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • COM 2801 – Introduction to CommunicationÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • COM 3529Ìý–ÌýThe Future of Media: Integrated Marketing Communication Credits: 4
  • COM 3586Ìý–ÌýSports Communication Credits: 4
  • COM 3350Ìý–ÌýMedia Industries and Organizations Credits: 4
  • COM 3850Ìý–ÌýCommunication Internship Credits:Ìý4

Environmental Data Science

  • ESS 1050 – Environmental Studies and Sustainability GatewayÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • ESS 1060 – Environmental Science GatewayÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • ESS 2100 – Environmental Research MethodsÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • ESS 3001 – Introduction to GISÌýCredits:Ìý4 (optional for B.A. students)
  • MTH 1111 – Basic StatisticsÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DSE 1001 – Foundations of Data Science IÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DSE 1002 – Foundations of Data Science IIÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DSE 2001 – Creating Information GraphicsÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DSE 3001 – Data Mining and Predictive Analytics IÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • DSE 3002 – Data Mining and Predictive Analytics IIÌýCredits:Ìý4
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Public Health & Spanish

  • SPA 1020Ìý–ÌýIntroductory Spanish II Credits: 4
  • SPA 1030Ìý–ÌýIntermediate Spanish I Credits:Ìý4
  • SPA 1040Ìý–ÌýIntermediate Spanish II Credits: 4
  • SPA 1510 – Composition & CultureÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPA 2065 – Actualidad LatinoamericanaÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • SPA 3300 – Latinx Cultures in the U.S.ÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • HSC 3103 – Global Public HealthÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • HSC 1500 – Introduction to Public HealthÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • HSC 3312 – Introduction to EpidemiologyÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • COM 4625 – Health CommunicationÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • HSC 3200 – Cultural Competence in Healthcare AdministrationÌýCredits:Ìý4
  • HSC 3000 – Health Science InternshipÌýCredits:Ìý4