Majors and Minors
Each student is required to choose a major field of concentration. Virginia Wesleyan offers five types of majors: Comprehensive Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) , Departmental, Social Sciences Divisional, Interdisciplinary, and Individualized.
Academic divisions at VWC include Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Learn more about the Divisional Structure including contact information for Division Chairs and Department Coordinators.
All academic majors were revised as of fall 2011. Visit the Office of the Registrar for specific course information, General Studies and Graduation Requirements and more.
Areas of Study
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AMERICAN STUDIES |
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American Studies |
ART |
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Art | |
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Studio Art | |
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Art History | |
BIOLOGY |
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Biology |
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Marine Science | |
BUSINESS |
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Business |
CHEMISTRY |
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Chemistry |
CLASSICAL STUDIES |
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Classical Studies |
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Latin |
COMMUNICATION |
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Communication | |
Computer Science, see Mathematics and Computer Science |
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Criminal Justice, see Sociology and Criminal Justice |
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COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL STUDIES |
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EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
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Earth and Environmental Sciences |
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION |
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Elementary Education PreK-6 | |
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Secondary Education 6-12 | |
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preK-12 Certification | |
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Special Education: General Curriculum K – 12 | |
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Alternative Certification for Teachers (ACT) | |
Economics, see Management, Business and Economics |
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ENGLISH |
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English |
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
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Environmental Studies |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES |
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French |
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German |
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Spanish |
GEOGRAPHY |
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HISTORY |
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History |
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Social Studies | |
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
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International Studies | |
Journalism, see Communications |
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MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE |
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Mathematics |
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Computer Science |
MUSIC |
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Music |
PHILOSOPHY |
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Philosophy |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE |
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PHYSICS |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE |
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Political Science |
PSYCHOLOGY |
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Psychology |
RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES |
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Recreation and Leisure Studies | |
RELIGIOUS STUDIES |
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Religious Studies |
SOCIAL SCIENCES (Divisional Major) |
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SOCIAL WORK |
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Social Work | |
SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
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Criminal Justice |
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Sociology |
THEATRE |
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Theatre |
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Theatre and English | |
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES |
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Women's and Gender Studies |
