Majors and Minors

Mathematics

Mathematics majors explore a wide spectrum of ideas—all based in the art of logical reasoning and clear expression—and learn math’s vast applicability, from describing the universe to making informed financial analysis.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll be prepared to pursue a variety of highly skilled careers. Our recent graduates have worked as a computer systems analyst at the Department of Defense, a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley, and a math data analyst at the Goddard Space Flight Center, to name a few.

Medieval Studies

Medieval Studies majors explore the legacy of this crucial historical period in Europe and work with our Center for Medieval Studies to publish research on art, music, philosophy, religion, and culture that still influences us today.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll combine coursework with the vast medieval resources in New York City, including the rich collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Morgan Library, and the world-famous Cloisters overlooking the Hudson River.

Middle East Studies

Students will become well versed in the complexities and intricacies of Middle Eastern and North African culture, history, religion, civilization, economics, and politics.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll begin with language training in modern standard Arabic, before drawing on the resources of our global hometown of NYC to explore the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa from ancient to modern times.

Music

Students examine music as a cultural force and pursue it as a practical skill, craft, and art—studying, composing, and performing in one of the musical capitals of the world.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll shape your experience as a music major—writing, producing, and performing your own works and becoming an active part of New York’s music-rich culture, through internships and other opportunities. You can also take classes in the evening division at the Juilliard School.

Natural Science

Our natural science majors study a range of fields, from biology and chemistry to genetics, immunology, physics, and physiology.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center

Choose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty on research projects in our labs and at other world-class institutions, such as the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, as you prepare for graduate school and a wide variety of careers in the life sciences.

New Media and Digital Design

Our new media and digital design program is designed to train the next generation of digital leaders, combining the forces of faculty experts in communication and media studies, visual arts, English, computer and information science, and business.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Beyond your coursework, you’ll benefit from our NYC location and deep, longstanding connections to the city’s thriving media industry, particularly through internships, which are a requirement.

Orthodox Christian Studies

Students explore the artistic, historical, literary, philosophical, and theological legacy of the 2,000-year-old Orthodox Christian tradition.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Through our Orthodox Christian Studies Center, you’ll have access to one of the world’s most vibrant hubs of curricular, research, and outreach activities in this interdisciplinary field.

Peace and Justice Studies

Our peace and justice studies program focuses on conflict resolution as well as economic and environmental justice, race and culture, war and terrorism, criminal justice reform, and more.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive hands-on experience through internships and service immersion programs, both in New York City and around the world.

Philosophy

Our philosophy major combines intense academic rigor with profound reflection on the nature of reality and human existence to help students become “contemplatives in action”—insightful, compassionate thinkers and engaged citizens.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Philosophy serves as a great primary or complementary major or minor if you’re looking to enhance your ability to think critically, question unchecked assumptions, and live “the examined life.”

Physics

Physics majors learn how matter and energy interact—and how to apply that knowledge—through classes, lab work, research projects, and internships.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll join our explorations into applied optics, condensed matter physics, nanoelectronic device modeling, and other fields, including environmental programs like Project FRESH Air, which connects Fordham with NYC high schools to monitor air quality and understand its effects.

Political Science

Political science majors learn how societies make collective decisions through politics and government, and study with faculty who are active, award-winning scholars.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll put the theories you learn into practice through internships with government offices, activities like Model U.N., and partnerships with local organizations.

Pre-Health Program

Our pre-health program aims to help students from any major prepare for graduate school and pursue a health-related career—in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, veterinary medicine, and more—through focused academic and career advising, and opportunities for research, clinical, and volunteer experience, as well as specialized extracurricular opportunities.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have ample opportunities to participate in undergraduate research with faculty, allowing you to gain firsthand experience that prepares you for medical school or graduate work in health-related fields.

Pre-Law Program

Our extensive pre-law program supports students considering law school. You’ll have access to one-on-one advising, where you can discuss courses, majors, strategies for successfully applying to law schools, legal careers and internships, and any other questions you may have about becoming a lawyer.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Our 3-3 program with the top-ranked Fordham University School of Law allows students to complete both undergraduate and law school degrees in six years.

Process and Quality Analytics

Our secondary concentration in process and quality analytics prepares students to manage process-quality projects that improve cost, quality, and overall performance.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » Through our collaboration with Ernst and Young, this concentration helps students develop the specific skills employers are seeking in today’s technologically advanced world, for roles such as process quality manager and supply-chain engineer.

Psychology

Our psychology program emphasizes critical thinking and challenges students to evaluate research methods, explore cross-cultural differences, and think scientifically about human behavior.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive a hands-on education through research, such as studying how the environment impacts sleep, and through fieldwork with partner organizations including the Bronx Psychiatric Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Public Accountancy

This five-year undergraduate program provides students with 150 educational credit hours needed to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll complement your coursework with internship opportunities at the Big Four accounting firms and beyond, setting yourself up for a career in accounting after graduation.

Public Accounting

Students learn accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services for the private and public sectors, and earn 120 of the required 150 education credit hours needed to become a Certified Public Accountant.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » New York City internships are an essential part of the public accounting major, giving you an opportunity to gain industry experience in a global financial capital, including at Big Four accounting firms like KPMG and PwC.

Public and Professional Writing

Public and professional writing minors learn the essential tools for performing communication roles in real-world settings, helping them write effectively for any audience, in any situation.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You'll be able to gain additional skills through internships and other opportunities with cultural institutions, publishers, nonprofits, journals, and more across NYC.

Real Estate

Through courses in real estate law, economics, finance, and more, you’ll study professional practices in real estate—from investment and valuation to development, construction, and management. And you’ll build the knowledge base and skills needed to advance in the global real estate industry.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Religious Studies

The religious studies major aims to help students develop an empathetic and informed understanding of human belief and its influence on politics, culture, art, literature, and society.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll work and study closely with our esteemed faculty and numerous academic centers, including our Center on Religion and Culture, Francis and Ann Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, and Center for Jewish Studies, all of which host conferences, public lectures, and seminars, and publish research.

Russian

Russian minors study a language and culture that is central to our global society and key to understanding international relations, with Russian speakers especially in high-demand fields including intelligence, diplomacy, and business.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll learn about Russian culture, drawing on the resources of our global hometown of New York City, and focus on the five C's of language acquisition: communication, culture, comparisons, connections, and community.

Social Innovation and Sustainable Business

Our social innovation and sustainable business program prepares students to conduct business with purpose by focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll learn to become a changemaker through coursework and opportunities across New York City and beyond—whether that’s interning at a local startup working to reduce waste or studying how fair trade and microfinance can make a difference in the global economy.

Social Work

Our comprehensive social work program gives students the skills and knowledge they need to promote human rights and social justice as well as individual and community well-being.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Social work majors work with our top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service and a variety of centers and institutes including the Ravazzin Center on Aging and Children FIRST.

Sociology

In our sociology major, students study the complex social and cultural forces that shape the human experience.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll benefit from our connections to internship opportunities in New York City, in both the public and private sector, including at the Legal Aid Society, Puerto Rican Family Institute, CBS, Merrill Lynch, and IBM.

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