Accounting is often called “the language of business.” The study of accounting prepares you to analyze and summarize economic activity for purposes of good decision-making in organizations. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career in public accounting, private industry, or nonprofit organizations. It’s also a good foundation for graduate study and examinations for professional certifications.

The Africana Studies minor encourages you to critically evaluate the historical representations of Africa and the movements of its people across and beyond the continent. This minor helps you to closely examine the rich diversity and continuing contributions of people of African descent within Africa and around the world.

The interdisciplinary minor in Anthropology focuses on the study of the holistic human experience, past and present. Through a program of five courses, you will learn about a social science that seeks to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, drawing and building upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences, as well as the humanities and physical sciences.

If you’re interested in the molecular basis of health and disease or want to do research at the interface of biology and chemistry, then Biochemistry is the program for you. You can engage in research with faculty members who are designing, synthesizing, and testing new metal-based anti-cancer drugs, investigating molecular mechanisms that drive cancer progression, developing chemical interventions for bacterial communication, detecting environmental pollutants, and studying seizure causes and treatments.

Modern biology studies life at all levels, from molecules to ecosystems. You will actively engage in the process of scientific investigation, develop a spirit of inquiry, strengthen your ability to explore both in field and laboratory, hone your analytical skills, and foster your capacity to communicate effectively with professional peers and the public. By becoming an independent, intellectually vibrant thinker, you will be able to achieve a lifetime of personal and professional success and service to society.

The discipline of management involves study of the broad principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in an effort to meet organizational goals. Studying these principles will help you to further your understanding of the functional areas of business, leadership principles, motivation, and human behavior within organizations. These principles are used in a variety of organizational settings including for-profit, nonprofit, and healthcare.

The Chemistry major provides you with a fundamental understanding of chemical concepts and their application to current problems. Beginning in the general chemistry course and throughout the curriculum, you'll explore chemical principles by carrying out experiments using modern chemical instruments. You'll receive hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as optical and infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, and NMR. Plus, you may choose to work with faculty members on research projects in theoretical chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry.

Communications is the study of how to effectively communicate different types of information in various fields such as journalism, media studies, business, politics, and law. The study of communications is, by nature, interdisciplinary. At Moravian University, students wishing to pursue a major in communications do so by completing a 6-course core of courses in communication and media studies, paired with courses in another area to align with their specific interests. Common combinations include communications with graphic design, management, photography/media, sociology, and English, but any field of study can be effectively combined with communications.

The Dance minor offers a comprehensive dance curriculum while complementing your major in another discipline. The program provides you with a well-rounded and in-depth introduction to dance as an art form through historical, theoretical, and practical studies. You will participate in dance performance and creation, and develop technical skills that will deepen your understanding and appreciation for dance.

The Early Childhood Special Education Program prepares pre-service candidates to meet the needs of students at-risk and with disabilities from a socio-cultural perspective. Through extensive field experiences and mentoring, candidates learn how to support students in public and private settings. Candidates receive both PreK-4 and PreK-12 Special Education certification.

We believe a teacher is best prepared through a program that integrates the liberal arts within a meaningful academic discipline and extensive hands-on field experience. Our program will engage you in putting current research and theory into practice, as well as the art of self-reflection. We strive to help you become a teacher who acts deliberately and thoughtfully and has the ability to explain the basis for those actions.

You may specialize in:

Art Education
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Middle-Level Education
Modern Language Education
Music Education
Secondary Education (Biology, English, General Science, Math, Social Studies)

The state of the environment, the preservation of natural resources, the health of humans and wildlife, and sustainable development are critical topics of conversation and action for government, businesses, and individuals alike. The interdisciplinary framework of this program will develop critical skills for working on sustainable development, writing and implementing sound environmental policies, working at the science-policy interface, and helping to address environmental injustices.

Students in the environmental studies and sciences program at Moravian have the opportunity to learn from and do research with faculty involved in ecology and evolution, climate change, tropical ecology, restoration ecology, predicting cholera outbreaks with remote sensing, water, and air quality, ecotoxicology, place-based studies, and more. In addition to learning and doing science, students will also enhance their communication skills to be able to effectively translate technical information and work at the science-policy interface.

The Ethics program studies ethical theories, the history of ethical thought, applied ethical methodologies, and the good life (individually and collectively). The program is designed to give you the ethical reasoning skills to become good ethical decision-makers in your personal and professional lives.

Finance is a discipline focused on the creation and management of money. To be exact, it studies how an individual, firm or government acquires money and spends money. Finance works in many areas, including asset pricing, financial markets, financial institutions, risk management, and corporate finance. The finance major will develop students’ skills in determining asset values, preparing corporate budgets, choosing optimal financial structures, managing risk, and making financial decisions such as dividend policies, mergers and acquisitions, and working capital management.

The French program at Moravian University focuses on the study of language, literature, and culture of the Francophone world, and offers courses on theatre, culinary arts and poetry, business, translation, and engaging works of prose fiction. French majors are expected to study abroad in a French speaking part of the world for a semester. Emphasis is put on active discussion, critical interpretation, and fluid communication in written and spoken French.

A French and Francophone Studies major offers students the option of integrating selected courses from across the curriculum for an interdisciplinary focus. French and Francophone Studies majors are expected to study abroad in a French speaking part of the world for a semester. An active French club provides a space outside the classroom where students can enjoy various aspects of contemporary Francophone culture, including film and music.

The mission of the middle level and secondary general science education program is to prepare professionals who understand that pedagogical choices grow from a deep understanding of the disciplinary knowledge for each area of the sciences they are allowed to teach in relation to a consideration of the unique needs of learners being taught.

As a German major, you'll be challenged to work toward mastery of the German language and to extend your studies as far as possible in history, economics, management, literature, linguistics, philosophy, art, religion, social work, and music. Extended time in an organized program of study abroad is required and you'll be expected to take advantage of extracurricular opportunities for contact with languages and cultures—such as language clubs, foreign films, and other cultural events.

A major in German Studies provides you with an interdisciplinary approach to the intellectual and cultural history of German-speaking countries by combining courses in German language and literature with courses from fields such as Art History, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and History.

In the Global Religions program, you can explore the vast diversity of religious experiences and thought around the world, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more, as well as how religions interact with each other. Learning to see the world through these living religious traditions enables you to grow as a global citizen, developing skills in religious literacy that are urgently sought after in today’s multicultural and multi-religious workplaces.

The historical studies major is designed for students who plan to be certified in either middle level or secondary education. The program includes a strong foundation in the study of history, along with courses in economics, sociology, political science, geography, and psychology.

The program in History acquaints you with the nature of historical inquiry and the antiquity and variety of human experience. Instead of relying on factual narratives, the program focuses on the analysis of primary sources, understanding history as a contested field of interpretations, and the skills of producing histories. The program prepares you to enter a career or graduate study in a variety of fields, including teaching and research, education, museums, and historical restoration, library work, journalism, business, law, and public service.

The Indigenous Studies certificate is an interdisciplinary program that examines the culture, history, literature, art, and languages of indigenous people primarily within the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Hawaiian Islands, although some consideration will be given to communities in other parts of the world.

Informatics is the application of computing skills, statistical methods, and domain knowledge to obtain and analyze data in order to make decisions about organizations and society.

The major in International Management consists of six courses in management, plus six courses in the chosen language and includes a semester-long program of study in a country where French, German or Spanish is spoken as a primary language. You will consult with advisors to choose programs abroad that complement your programmatic focus.

The international studies minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to advance appreciation and understanding of the diversity of the world through an emphasis on the humanities and social sciences. The program seeks to generate an appreciation for the interconnected nature of our world, to increase awareness and interest in world cultures and issues, to encourage international study and travel, and to offer students an opportunity to add a global perspective to their major area of study. To achieve these goals, the minor in international studies consists of five course units, one of which may be a travel course.

Marketing Analytics studies data to evaluate marketing activities. Students will learn to analyze data through accepted approaches and procedures that results in enhanced decision-making for marketing professionals. Marketing analytics studies patterns in economic and consumer data that can be used to improve an organization’s marketing strategy. This major will provide a good foundation for the Master of Science in Data Analytics program at Moravian.

Marketing Management studies market forces and organizational capabilities to evaluate and manage marketing activities. Students will learn to analyze the market environment through accepted approaches and procedures that results in enhanced decision-making for marketing professionals. Marketing management studies and applies market analysis, market segmentation, positioning, differentiation and the marketing mix in the development of marketing strategies and integrated marketing plans that achieve organizational goals.

Become a well-rounded generalist mental health clinician in Moravian’s Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling program. Clinical service and advocacy are built into a curriculum where your personal growth is as important as your technical and professional skills.

The medieval studies minor examines the art, history, literature, music, and philosophy of the middle ages (c.500 CE to c.1500 CE). The program seeks to increase your knowledge of the middle ages and appreciation for the ways in which medievalists draw on interdisciplinary methodologies and sources.

The Nursing major is designed to address the multiple roles of the professional nurse within the healthcare system. Development of our innovative curriculum was based on the belief that a strong background in the liberal arts and sciences is necessary to prepare you to manage the complexities inherent in the current healthcare system, and to provide safe, quality care to individuals and populations that represent diverse backgrounds.

The minor in Peace and Justice Studies is for students engaged in any major who wish to supplement their studies with a focus on peace and justice, social analysis, ethical deliberation, peacemaking, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and more.

The Moravian University Master of Fine Arts in Performance Creation, in partnership with Touchstone Theatre, is a unique opportunity for artists to hone their vision and see their work through from artistic impulse to realization on stage. This program is for artists who want to create their own performances, instead of playing a supporting role in someone else’s vision.

The Philosophy program provides you with opportunities to explore questions of fundamental significance to human life and to develop skills in critical thinking, reasoning, writing, and reading. You will explore issues such as, “What is justice?” and “How should we live?”

The Photography minor is designed for non-art majors who have an interest in photography, digital imaging, media arts, or other aspects of the visual arts.

The Physics major provides the opportunity to investigate and study areas of physics essential for graduate work in physics and a variety of engineering fields, as well as physics-related careers in industry, government, or secondary education. In the physics curriculum, the emphasis is on experimental investigation that stresses physical principles and on theoretical developments and problem-solving.

Many students start college already thinking about professions that will require graduate study. Moravian offers specific support to students planning for graduate study in these areas, regardless of their major or program. Pre-professional advising is available to all students across their years of study.

Many students start college already thinking about professions that will require graduate study. Moravian offers specific support to students planning for graduate study in these areas, regardless of their major or program. Pre-professional advising is available to all students across their years of study.

At Moravian University, the psychology program concentrates on the established body of knowledge around how humans think, feel, and behave. It is a discipline that employs the scientific method to generate novel discoveries and a field of professional activity that focuses on improving human welfare.

Public health is a dynamic field that aims to prevent disease and improve the health of individuals, communities, and global populations. The public health major includes the core components of the discipline including epidemiology, social determinants of health, health behavior, biostatistics, program planning, and health policy. Public health students develop and sharpen key analytical, communication, and leadership skills needed to improve health outcomes. Throughout the program, students are provided opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills through service and internship. The public health major prepares students to work in public health, clinical healthcare, health policy and administration, and law.

The Spanish program at Moravian University focuses on the study of language, literature, and culture of the Spanish speaking world and offers thought-provoking classes on film, linguistics, translation, and interpretation. Special emphasis is given to the articulation of critical and informed positions through reading, writing, and debate. Students are expected to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country for a semester.

This certificate program emphasizes cross-cultural communication and Spanish language acquisition for students employed in or pursuing careers in health-related professions. The four courses required for the program will help students develop proficiency in conversational Spanish with an emphasis on practical interactions in health and medical contexts. Students will also develop cultural competencies in relating to people from Hispanic cultures.

The School of Business and Economics Sports Management major provides students with a strong background in both management and sports related subjects, enabling them to analyze and succeed in the challenging environment of both amateur and professional sports. This major prepares students for management positions within the sports industry as well as the non-profit sector. This innovative curriculum will allow students to pursue a variety of career paths in the field as well as provide a foundation needed for future graduate studies. The major requires an internship that provides an extensive experience within a professional setting. Students who pursue this program at Moravian are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Sports Management.

The Theatre minor gives you the opportunity to develop communication and creative problem-solving skills as you learn the art and technique of communicating a play to an audience. You will gain an understanding and appreciation of the various aspects of theatre production and begin to develop your own artistic voice in a combination of classroom and laboratory environments.

Did you know that many first-year Moravian students come in as undeclared majors? Even if you’ve chosen what you want to study, you likely won’t declare your major until the end of your second year. This provides Moravian students with the perfect opportunity to explore their passions and discover something new. And with more than 70 areas of study to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be busy.

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that examines the role of gender and sexuality in a global context. The program invites you to consider the psychological, social, economic, artistic, and political effects of gender and sexuality in your own and others’ lives, both historically and in the present.