The B.S. degree is for students interested in administering long-term care facilities. Courses in the History Department contribute to the general education of all students as well as to the preparation for graduate work. Courses cover ancient history, medieval history, modern European history, American history, and third world history. The Humanities major is an interdisciplinary program concerned with the art and history of world cultures. Painting, film, music, architecture, drama, philosophy, and literature are studied in the context of Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, and Modern eras and in the context of American, Latin American, African, Japanese, Indian, and Chinese cultures.
Students emphasize at least two fields, such as history and economics, or sociology and geography.
The International Studies major is offered by the Department of Government and International Affairs. Students take courses across the College that emphasize preparation for international careers, the study of particular international themes, or the study of specific regions or cultures. The Division of Modern Languages and Linguistics offers language study along with an understanding of culture and literature. Degree programs are offered in linguistics, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Courses are available in Portuguese, Modern Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and occasionally in other languages.