Furman University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
As an accounting major, you will study an array of complex issues from the modern business world, but your education will still be grounded in the liberal arts. You can also expand your knowledge through study abroad programs, meetings with visiting business leaders, and internships.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies | |
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies refers to those disciplines which study ancient Greece and Rome from roughly the Bronze Age until the fifth century AD, as well as the cultures and civilizations that were produced as a result of the Greeks and Romans. It includes disciplines that deal with ideas and themes... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
Art majors at Furman concentrate on either studio art or art history, and they may take additional courses in education to earn teacher certification. Complete information on major requirements is found in the Handbook for the Department of Art, which is revised annually and available upon request.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Asian Studies | |
College graduates today enter a world without borders, a truly global society vastly different from the one their parents and grandparents knew. Their lives will be increasingly linked to what happens in other countries, and they will find themselves working with and competing against people from a wide... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The curriculum provides an excellent overview of biology and prepares students for any biology-related career, from health fields to teaching, research and work with conservation groups or governmental agencies. Upper-level classes average about 16 students, so majors receive individual attention, and... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Black Cultures in the Americas | |
The Black Cultures in the Americas program examines, from numerous disciplinary perspectives, the experiences of people of African descent in Black Atlantic societies, including the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Courses in the program explore the innovative, complex, and distinctive... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
If you‘re thinking about pursuing a major in the Department of Business and Accounting, you're not alone. The department is one of the largest at Furman and, with majors in both business administration and accounting, has a strong record of preparing its graduates for advanced study or careers in business.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Furman chemistry students receive an education unmatched by any other college in the country. Its distinguished faculty, its successful undergraduate research programs, the excellent facilities and equipment available for undergraduate use and the accomplishments of its graduates make the department... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Classics | |
The Department of Classics at Furman offers courses in the languages and cultures of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The department offers majors in Greek and Latin and participates in the Greek and Roman Studies concentration.
The ancient world is fascinating, and the languages of Greece and Rome... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies | |
Courses in the department of communications range from the theoretical to
the practical, and students develop both their ability to communicate and their understanding of communication as a social practice. As a result, students in communication studies emerge with an understanding of the social, political,... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science/Computer Science-Mathematics | |
Furman‘s strong, well-established computer science program has much to offer students: chief among these are a dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. One of the department‘s most distinctive characteristics is the availability of research and internship opportunities under the... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Earth and Environmental Sciences | |
Earth is the only home we have. Helping students understand how our planet functions, the limits of earth‘s resources, and the capacity of humans to alter global processes for the common good are the goals of the Furman program in earth and environmental sciences.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The Department of Economics at Furman emphasizes the development of analytical and communication skills through its classes and beyond-the-classroom activities. These skills will be invaluable for you, whether you attend law school or graduate school, or pursue a career in business, government, or a... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Education | |
Top quality ” the words say a lot about Furman‘s Teacher Education Program. Through its strong curriculum, intensive program of field experiences and emphasis on the liberal arts as a firm foundation for all teachers, the university prepares scholars and leaders to enter the profession of teaching.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Engineering | |
Though engineers must accumulate and master a wealth of technical knowledge, today‘s engineers must be more than technicians. In positions of leadership, their decisions can have significant social, political and economic consequences. A broad educational background provides the scope engineers need... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The department of English at Furman produces students who are more than just good writers. Recognizing that the ability to communicate effectively through the written word is an essential aspect of any liberal arts education, the department strives to develop within its students a passion for literature... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
English for Speakers of Other Languages | |
English is the ’lingua franca“ of the twenty-first century. It has become the international language of business, science, technology, and travel and is the most widely learned second language in the world today. As local communities, every state, and every nation become increasingly international and... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | |
Your schedule at Furman will allow plenty of room for courses taken outside your major and your General Education Requirements (GERs). Some students opt to take their electives along a certain theme, or concentration. This program is not a minor or a second major, but rather a completed group of interrelated... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Greek | |
If you major in Greek at Furman, you'll find yourself in a department that offers a wide range of courses in not only language, but literature, social and cultural history, and archaeology. Additionally, the small size of the department means you'll have plenty of opportunity for interaction with your... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Health and Exercise Science | |
The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Furman Leads in Fitness and Healthful-Lifestyle promotion. Its extensive curriculum, strong faculty, and ongoing research make the department an attractive choice for students interested in a variety of fitness and health-related fields.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The Furman University History Department has a proud tradition of service to Furman and its students.
Large enough to offer real diversity in courses and instructors, the department also encourages students to get to know their professors on an individual basis. Working together, the history faculty... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Information Technology | |
There can be no doubt that the future of the business world lies in the ever-expanding field of information technology. The current generation of businesspeople will be expected to possess a high level of technical knowledge and information fluency. In accordance with this goal, Furman's highly respected... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Latin | |
If you major in Latin at Furman, you'll find yourself in a department that offers a wide range of courses in not only language, but literature, social and cultural history, and archaeology. As well, the small size of the department means you'll have plenty of opportunity for interaction with your professors... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Latin American Studies | |
Your schedule at Furman will allow plenty of room for courses taken outside your major and your General Education Requirements (GERs). Some students opt to take their electives along a certain theme, or concentration. This program is not a minor or a second major, but rather a completed group of interrelated... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics/Mathematics-Economics | |
Studying mathematics will enhance and enrich your liberal arts experiences at Furman. There are a number of courses and topics from which you can choose, and your work in these courses will help develop your abstract thinking skills, your problem solving strategies and your ability to communicate effectively... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Military Science | |
The Furman Military Science Department offers you the unique opportunity to pursue your academic goals while working towards a commission as an officer in the United States Army Reserves, National Guard or Active Duty. Any interested student may enroll in the basic course, which runs throughout freshman... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Modern Languages
French/German/Spanish | |
At Furman, the programs of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures explore the past and present and anticipate the future. The department seeks to ground students in the historical and cultural bases of different languages ” French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese ” as a way of understanding... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
The Furman Music Department offers a degree with a difference: A conservatory-level education combined with a liberal arts foundation that gives you a fuller understanding of the field and the world around you. Invest your all to become a better performer, better educator and better musician than you... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
What is the nature of human beings? What is morality? How do we determine what is right and what is wrong?
These fundamental questions are just a few of the thought-provoking issues that Furman philosophy majors consider. In the course of their studies, philosophy students at Furman learn to interpret... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
At Furman, physics majors work with teacher-scholars in an ongoing effort to understand the natural processes of the universe. A major in physics provides a natural cornerstone for a well-rounded education, since physics is the fundamental natural science ” linking science and philosophy.
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The department of political science at Furman believes the primary objective of a liberal arts education is to help students become informed and concerned citizens of the nation and the world.
The Political Science department offers a broad curriculum designed to cover all the main fields of the discipline,... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Pre-law Studies | |
Because of the excellent preparation and guidance they receive, Furman prelaw students are well prepared and are accepted at the nation‘s leading law schools including Duke, Harvard, Tulane, Vanderbilt and the Universities of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Many prelaw... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Classrooms are equipped with computers and visualizers for large-screen multimedia presentations. Separate laboratory suites, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, are available for faculty-student collaboration in such fields as child cognition, memory, clinical, social, comparative psychology,... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Religion | |
A major in religion at Foreman includes study in four areas: biblical literature, religious thought, religion and society, and religions of the world. The specific courses for a major are agreed upon in a conference with the department chair; thus, the design of the major may vary according to the interests,... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology is one of the most popular majors at Furman. Students are attracted to the department for many reasons, including its excellent faculty, challenging curriculum and emphasis on field experience.
The sociology curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the subject... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Theatre Arts | |
A vast assortment of opportunities and experiences is available to theatre majors at Furman. They are able to practice and learn theatre arts firsthand by playing a role in a campus production, designing the lighting, costumes or scenery for a play, directing a one-act or full-length production, or studying... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Urban Studies | |
Despite its rural setting, Furman's Urban Studies major affords students the ability to get an urban perspective on things. The program draws from three main departments on campus: Economics, Sociology, and Political Science. This interdisciplinary major keeps with the liberal arts tradition not by preparing... |
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Furman University
Bachelor degree
Women's and Gender Studies | |
Your schedule at Furman will allow plenty of room for courses taken outside your major and your General Education Requirements (GERs). Some students opt to take their electives along a certain theme, or concentration. This program is not a minor or a second major, but rather a completed group of interrelated... |
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