Applied Mathematics Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Asian Studies Minor

Minor

The Asian Studies minor is an exploration in the departments of Modern Languages, History, Fine Arts, Government and Foreign Affairs, and Religion.

Astronomy Minor

Minor

Astronomy students have access to an astronomical observatory housing a research-grade, computerized reflecting telescope and new state-of-the-art science facilities.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major

Major

Home to a unique laboratory curriculum that stresses the development of independent research skills, chemistry has a sequence of laboratory courses that make possible a unique, four-year integrated laboratory experience.

Biology Major

Major

The biology major provides students with extensive training and is specifically designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in the biological sciences.

Biology Minor

Minor

Biology students have the opportunity to participate in research, including both course-based lab research and independent research with faculty members.

Chemistry Major

Major

Home to a unique laboratory curriculum that stresses the development of independent research skills, chemistry has a sequence of laboratory courses that make possible a unique, four-year integrated laboratory experience.

Chemistry Minor

Minor

Home to a unique laboratory curriculum that stresses the development of independent research skills, chemistry has a sequence of laboratory courses that make possible a unique, four-year integrated laboratory experience.

Classical Studies Major

Major

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Classical Studies Minor

Minor

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Computer Science Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Creative Writing Minor

Minor

The English department offers a rich curriculum in British, American, and world literatures, creative writing, cinema, and literary theory.

Economics Major

Major

The Economics & Business department offers a major in Economics, Economics & Business, and Mathematical Economics.

Economics and Business Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Engineering Physics Major

Major

Physics students can specialize in astronomy, astrophysics, superconductivity, physical acoustics, condensed matter, nuclear physics, digital electronics, and computational physics.

English Major

Major

The English department offers a rich curriculum in British, American, and world literatures, creative writing, cinema, and literary theory.

Environmental Studies Minor

The Environmental Studies Minor prepares students to understand and respond to the critical environmental challenges of the twenty-first century.

Foreign Affairs Major

Major

Students in the Government and Foreign Affairs department may major in either Government or Foreign Affairs.

French Major

Major

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

French Minor

Minor

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

German Major

Major

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

German Minor

Minor

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

Government Major

Major

Students in the Government and Foreign Affairs department may major in either Government or Foreign Affairs.

Greek Major

Major

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Greek Minor

Minor

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Greek and Latin Major

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

History Major

Major

The History department offers a variety of courses in African-American, American, Asian, European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern studies toward a major in History.

History Minor

Minor

The History department offers a variety of courses in African-American, American, Asian, European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern studies toward a minor in History.

Latin Major

Major

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Latin Minor

Minor

The classics department offers a wide field of study in the languages, literature, history, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Latin American Studies Minor

Minor

The minor in Latin American Studies consists of eighteen hours of study across disciplines and successful completion of an advanced level course in Spanish

Law and Public Policy Minor

Minor

Students in the Government and Foreign Affairs department may major in either Government or Foreign Affairs.

Leadership in the Public Interest Minor

Minor

The Leadership in the Public Interest minor is interdisciplinary and designed to provide opportunities to study leaders and leadership concepts that are applicable to leadership, citizenship, and ethical decision making.

Mathematical Economics Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Mathematics Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Mathematics Minor

Minor

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Mathematical Computer Science Major

Major

Students may choose one of three majors in the discipline of mathematics: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematical Computer Science.

Music Minor

Minor

Music program offerings start at a basic level and work up to advanced courses in theory, composition, and performance.

National Security Studies Minor

Minor

The National Security Studies minor is an interdisciplinary minor designed for students who are interested in the historical, political, cultural, ethical, and legal dimensions of national security policy.

Neuroscience Minor

Minor

The neuroscience minor, comprised of coursework in biology and psychology, offers a sophisticated neuroscience and experimental research laboratory and the unique opportunity to pursue independent study and research.

Philosophy Major

Major

Philosophy involves careful, critical reflection on topics and questions that relate to contemporary individual, social, moral, scientific, religious, and political issues.

Physics Major

Major

Physics students can specialize in astronomy, astrophysics, superconductivity, physical acoustics, condensed matter, nuclear physics, digital electronics, and computational physics.

Physics Minor

Minor

Physics students can specialize in astronomy, astrophysics, superconductivity, physical acoustics, condensed matter, nuclear physics, digital electronics, and computational physics.

Psychology Major

Major

The psychology major emphasizes the scientific approach to the study of human and animal behavior through the synthesis of the natural and social science aspects of the discipline.

Race and Ethnicity Studies Minor

Minor

The Race and Ethnicity Studies minor consists of interdisciplinary coursework requiring courses across multiple divisions and departments.

Religion Major

Major

Major study in the religion discipline may focus on four major areas: biblical studies, Christian theology and ethics, American religious history, and world religions.

Religion Minor

Minor

Study in the religion discipline may focus on four major areas: biblical studies, Christian theology and ethics, American religious history, and world religions.

Rhetoric Minor

Minor

The cornerstone of Hampden-Sydney's academic experience, the Rhetoric Program assures that every young man who graduates will know how to express himself clearly and confidently.

Spanish Major

Major

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

Spanish Minor

Minor

Study in the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

Theatre Major

Major

A cross-disciplinary program, the Theatre department offers classes and independent studies ranging from beginning to advanced acting, set and light design, stagecraft, playwriting, and directing.

Theatre Minor

Minor

A cross-disciplinary program, the Theatre department offers classes and independent studies ranging from beginning to advanced acting, set and light design, stagecraft, playwriting, and directing.

Visual Arts Major

Major

Visual Arts focuses on developing an appreciation for and developing individual skills in studio art or art history with a knowledge of historical context.

Visual Arts Minor

Minor

Visual Arts focuses on developing an appreciation for and developing individual skills in studio art or art history with a knowledge of historical context.

International Studies

Program

Hampden-Sydney students are eligible to participate and earn academic credits in approved foreign-study programs sponsored by other colleges or educational organizations.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Program

Interdisciplinary Studies offer student the opportunity to study across various departments and disciplines.

Core Cultures

Program

The Core Cultures program, one of Hampden-Sydney's core curriculum requirements, is a campus-wide, interdisciplinary course sequence that introduces students to two approaches to understanding the human past.

Honors Program

Program

Information about the Honors Program at Hampden-Sydney College.

Fine Arts

Major, Minor, Program

The Fine Arts department, comprised of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts offers majors in Theatre and Visual Arts and minors in Theatre, Visual Arts, and Music.

Global Education

Program

Hampden-Sydney College welcomes international students from around the world and offers study abroad and away opportunities for students with more than 100 programs in 30 countries.

Rhetoric Program

Program

The cornerstone of Hampden-Sydney's academic experience, the Rhetoric Program offers a minor in Rhetoric and assures that every young man who graduates will know how to express himself clearly and confidently.