Arts, Humanities at Bloomsburg
Students interested in applied and performing arts, humanities and a dynamic liberal arts education will find a comprehensive array of majors, minors, concentrations and options to construct an enriching program of study.
Sherrol Browne, a pre-med student from the Caribbean island Antigua and a graduate of Antigua State College, is president of the Gospel Choir, a community assistant in Columbia Residence Hall and active in the International Students Association and the Pre-Med Club. He came to BU because an aunt in Philadelphia applied on his behalf and had cousins who attended BU and reported positive experiences. He plans to specialize in oncology in a third-world country as a "way of giving back to where I came from."
Art History, Art Studio (B.A.)
Provides a foundation of theory and practice and the appreciation of art as a humanistic, academic discipline. Prepares students for employment or advanced study at the graduate level. Internships and study abroad are offered and a state-of-the-art computer graphics lab is available. Minors are offered in both art history and studio.
Communication Studies
Explores how communication functions in social and professional contexts. Students may focus their study in one of three areas: interpersonal relationship management, leadership and social influence or applied communication. Careers pursued by students include speech writing, employee training, sales management, public information, development, technical writing, campaign direction, lobbying and negotiations.
Economics, Business Economics, Political Economics (B.A., B.S.)
A systematic study of the economic activities of government, business and consumers with three tracks: a general study of economics in preparation for graduate school or a career; business economics, focusing on analytical areas; and political economics, focusing on political and international problems in the public arena. Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science. See also information about business programs at Bloomsburg.
English (B.A.)
Celebrates the power of words through the appreciation of literature, understanding of language and creation of good writing. Humanistic studies equip students for critical thinking and effective communication for a variety of careers, including: technical writing, editing, communications management, human resources management and recruiting analyst. A minor is also offered.
History (B.A.)
Hones students' intellectual skills while providing a solid grounding in American, European and world history. Upper-level courses emphasize writing, oral presentation and research skills. Graduates go on to a wide variety of successful careers in a variety of fields, such as law, law enforcement, public history, public administration and education. Degree: Bachelor of Arts.
Languages and Cultures (French, German, Spanish) (B.A.)
In addition to developing proficiency in writing and speaking another language, the programs offer courses in culture and civilization taught in English to support cultural awareness and international education. The ability to speak other languages can be used in careers in international business, education, health care, tourism, foreign service, management and social service. Instruction offered in seven languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian and Spanish. A student interested in a teaching career may elect French, German or Spanish as an area of specialization leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education. The department offers majors and minors in French, German and Spanish, as well as a career concentration in Chinese.
Mass Communications (B.A.)
Prepares students to work in public relations, advertising, journalism or telecommunications. Program balances a broad knowledge of the liberal arts and natural sciences with the professional and theoretical preparation needed by today's media professionals. Students gain hands-on experience in four campus media encompassing newspaper, magazine, radio and television. Degree: Bachelor of Arts.
Mass Communications introduces students to journalism, advertising, public relations, and radio/television broadcast opportunities, and the BU campus has campus radio, television, newspaper and magazine activities open to all students.
Music (B.A.)
Offers three major tracks: music education, liberal arts, and audio-video recording. Seven minor tracks include applied voice, applied instrumental, piano/organ, history and literature, theory, music skills and audio-video recording. Performing ensembles include two bands, an orchestra and four choral groups. Minors are available.
Philosophy (B.A.)
Concerned with reasoning about the deepest questions human beings have considered: Is there a God? Do we have free will? What is the relation between the mind and body? What is a just society? What is the nature of morality? Provides broad knowledge of philosophy to create a solid foundation for advanced work in the discipline. A minor is offered.
Political Science (B.A.)
Covers all the major subfields of political science for students who wish to acquire a thorough understanding of governments and the role of individuals, organizations and the political parties. Provides a foundation for a variety of careers, including law, government service, politics, journalism, teaching, community service, planning and business. A minor, as a well as a Legal Studies option and career concentration in Public Administration, is available.
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
Students develop a solid background for achievement in graduate studies and careers as performers, artists, managers and technicians in professional theater and related fields such as film and television. The Bloomsburg Players is the theater division's co-curricular producing and support organization. Membership includes majors, minors and those who share a love of the art.
Other Programs
The College of Liberal Arts also offers social science programs including: