Develop critical thinking skills, deepen your cultural awareness, and become a well-rounded citizen and professional who is better equipped to understand today’s globalized world.

Examine the organization, structure, and change of societal groups. Our programs combine rigorous methods of inquiry and analysis with a remarkable freedom of choice in research topics: mass media, the environment, racism, gender issues, class, war and peace, deviance, social control, and many more.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for reasoned reflection on your values, faith, and tradition as well as on the religious forces that shape our society and world. Our programs provide excellent preparation for any profession requiring careful reasoning, close reading, clarity in written expression, the ability to make ethical decisions, and a broad understanding of cultures.

Students who wish to major in theatre must successfully complete a minimum of 12 three-credit courses, six of which are required and six of which are elected by the student. In addition, a theater major is required to complete six theatre production labs which involve work in the shops or backstage on department productions.

The Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) program integrates BC's core liberal arts curriculum with courses in foundational and advanced engineering with an emphasis on societal responsibility. Through project-based assignments, students will be challenged to apply their engineering knowledge to complex problems related to health, energy, and the environment.

Study the history and theory of film in the U.S. and abroad while acquiring concrete skills in filmmaking and editing. Students are encouraged to expand their understanding of film through additional courses in art history, studio art, theatre, and communication.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum helps students better understand the international elements of complex problems facing society today. The major includes a broad set of core requirements and a disciplinary base in which students focus their study: economics, political science, ethics and international social justice, or global cultural studies. Enrollment in the International Studies major is limited; students can apply after their first year at Boston College.

This interdisciplinary program allows students to gain an appreciation for the complexities and nuances of the Islamic world through coursework in political science, history, fine arts, and theology, among other areas. Students will attain proficiency in Arabic or another language related to the Islamic World. Enrollment in the Islamic Civilization and Societies major is limited to 15 students a year. Students can apply in the fall semester of their second year at Boston College.

The complexities of our computerized, globalized world have made a deep understanding of mathematics crucial to a wide range of fields. Students in the Mathematics Department will receive a thorough education in mathematical concepts and applications, preparing them for graduate study in many disciplines, as well as for professions where math is applied, like finance, economics, the natural sciences, and education. Mathematics students have access to year-round tutoring as well as academic advising within the department.

Linguists don’t just learn languages, they learn how to analyze them. This program, which is housed in the Department of Slavic and Eastern Languages & Literatures, examines what makes languages tick, what makes them the same, and what makes them different. Under close faculty guidance, students build an individualized program tailored to their emphases and goals. Typical areas of approach include philology (the historical and structural study of languages), psycholinguistics, and language acquisition.

The Music Department offers a broad-based education with opportunities for specialization in areas of composition, performance, music history, and cultural studies. The department’s liberal arts framework helps students understand music in these broad perspectives while preparing them to continue in composition, performance, scholarship, or simply personal appreciation. The department offers voice and instrument lessons for students of all skill levels, and provides opportunities for students to perform in any of Boston College’s many vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Sharpen your critical thinking skills as you explore timeless questions: What is knowledge? What is the best way to live? Then learn how to use your insights and skills to contribute to dialogue, understanding, and positive action in your profession and community.

Learn how to analyze complex problems and gain a strong quantitative background that can be applied to any technical field. Participate in research exploring fundamental and applied condensed matter and nanoscale physics.

Provides a foundation for careers in politics, public administration, international service, law, business, and journalism, or graduate work and teaching in the social sciences.

Attain a broad interdisciplinary insight into the literature and culture of other nations while achieving a high linguistic proficiency in one or more Romance languages in order to teach or take up a professional position in another field.

The major in Slavic Studies provides broadly based training about the nations of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, including Russia. The normal program for this major includes learning a Slavic language at or above the intermediate level, exploring Slavic peoples and cultures, and courses history, politics, culture, or linguistics.

After gaining a broad, hands-on grasp of the foundations of studio work, students pursue their particular medium in depth. They are encouraged to connect their interests, experience, and other fields of study with their studio practice. The studio program emphasizes the importance of linking a skillful handling of materials with an understanding of the conceptual issues at stake, and an ability to view one's own work in an art historical context.

Theatre students will learn to analyze dramatic texts, theatrical events, and experimental forms of theatre, while also developing the ability to articulate the role of theatre in society through collaboration with others and participation in the various elements of theatre production. By the end of their studies, students will be proficient in one or more theatrical disciplines including acting, directing, design, playwriting, stage management, and technical production.

A flexible program designed for students who wish to understand human behavior and the importance of considering clinical, cultural, social, biological, and developmental factors when trying to understand why humans think, feel, and act as they do.

This program considers the history, culture, and politics of Africans on the continent and African-descended peoples in the U.S., the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Covering vast historical periods and geographies, AADS acquaints students with the multiplicity and diversity of the African Diaspora and the world in which we all live. Using interdisciplinary and comparative approaches, the program draws on a broad range of methodologies in English, history, sociology, philosophy, theology, communication, and theater.

Develop visual literacy and critical thinking capacity through the study of both Western and non-Western cultures. Art History majors gain the ability to evaluate material evidence, study the cultural contexts in which this evidence was discovered, and critically assess the various interpretations works of art have elicited.

Dig in to the chemical and molecular aspects of the life sciences with this interdisciplinary major administered jointly by the Biology and Chemistry departments.

Acquire a solid foundation in the principles of modern biology while enhancing your critical thinking, experimental, and presentation skills through coursework, research, seminars, and teaching. You’ll gain valuable research experience in our state-of-the-art laboratories and core-research support facilities, including confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and FACS facilities.

The art, philosophy, and history of the ancient Greeks and Romans serve as the foundation for much of Western culture. Students of Classical Studies read and analyze ancient texts in Greek and Latin and learn about the history and culture of the ancient world. The Classical Studies major focuses on the classical languages, but courses are also offered in English, making the program accessible to all students, regardless of prior experience.

The ability to persuasively and coherently communicate ideas is among the most important skills sought by employers. After receiving a foundation in communication research and theory through a series of introductory courses, students are able to specialize in areas such as interpersonal communication, media and cultural studies, and rhetoric and public advocacy.

Explore the processes that shape our evolving planet and learn from faculty who are committed to education and outreach. This active, cutting-edge research program addresses a broad array of topics spanning climate and environmental change, tectonics and dynamics of Earth’s interior, and the science of water throughout the Earth.

Economics is vital for making informed decisions in many areas of modern life. After taking a common set of required courses, students choose from electives in a wide range of fields, including money and banking, international trade and finance, economic development, and industrial organization.

The major in Russian provides rigorous training in Russian language, literature, and culture. The major concentrates on acquiring advanced proficiency in Russian language and on comprehending important aspects of the literature, culture, and civilization of Russia and the former USSR.

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts program in Middle Eastern Studies is designed for students who wish to acquire a broad background in Middle Eastern history, cultures and politics.

The Joint Master's in Philosophy & Theology is designed to serve graduate students (i.e., any student already in possession of the BA or equivalent) in need of further work in philosophy or theology in order to enhance preparation for doctoral programs, wishing to complete their preparation for secondary school teaching, or simply interested in further intellectual enrichment.