Washington & Jefferson College

Bachelor Programs

• 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 15301, USA

  Accounting

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Accounting program prepares students for careers in public accounting, private business and not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities.

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  Art Education

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Art Education major, associated with the Department of Art and Art History and the Department of Education, prepares students to teach art in a classroom setting, while also enhancing the students’ personal creative and artistic abilities.

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  Biochemistry

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Biochemistry major prepares students for advanced study in biochemistry or entry-level positions in biochemical research. This rigorous interdisciplinary major, administered by the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry, provides a broad background in biochemistry and the molecular processes of life.

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  Biological Physics

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Biological Physics major, administered by the Department of Physics and the Department of Biology, focuses on physics issues presented by biological systems and prepares students for study in areas of the life sciences and health professions that are increasingly technical. Graduates are employed in various fields, including cell biology, neuroscience, and medical research.

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  Biology

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Biology major and minor prepare students for careers in biology or related fields by incorporating the most current research skills and methodologies in coursework, independent student research, field station projects, internships, and student clubs.

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  Business Administration

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Business Administration major and minor provide students with knowledge of the core business disciplines of economics, accounting, business law, quantitative analysis, and management essential to a continued and progressive career in management.

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  Chemistry

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Chemistry major and minor, associated with the Department of Chemistry, prepare students for career paths in research, education, and industry, as well as law and medicine. Through an array of classroom approaches, including lecture, hands-on laboratories, discussion-based seminars, and one-on-one faculty/student research projects, students learn fundamental chemical concepts and develop analytical skills.

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  Child Development and Education

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Child Development and Education is an inter-departmental major with the Psychology Department that offers a holistic approach to how children learn, focusing on development from birth through early adolescence. The major combines coursework in education and psychology. The requirements have been selected to provide students with a firm grounding in developmental psychology and the principles of elementary instruction and assessment. This curriculum is designed to prepare students with an understanding of the developmental needs and cognitive abilities of students across a broad range of situations and academic disciplines.

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  Communication Arts

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The major and minor in Communication Arts expose students to the best ideas and most useful skills from a range of communication-related fields. This area of study emphasizes ten essential skills that are transferable to any career: oral communication, reading, critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, teamwork, written communication, problem solving, creative thinking, ethical reasoning, and information literacy.

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  Computer Science

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The emphasis in Computer Science is available to Computing and Information Studies majors. It is designed for students intending to pursue graduate work focused on the foundational and theoretical underpinnings of the computing sciences.

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  Computing and Information Studies (CIS)

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The CIS curriculum combines aspects of history, sociology, psychology, communication, art, design, science, and mathematics. The program stresses problem solving and effective communication skills while addressing issues in computational thinking, visual culture, interaction design, information management and analysis, systems development, and security. Students select from a range of electives while continuing a course of study that provides a solid grounding in effective coding and production, as well as user-focused design and interaction, and formal modeling and analysis.

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  Conflict and Resolution Studies

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Conflict and Resolution Studies concentration provides interdisciplinary and international perspectives on the causes of conflict and the possibilities of resolution. The concentration offers theoretical insights into the causes of conflict—some positive and creative but far too many tragically destructive. The concentration courses embrace the study of interpersonal, intergroup, and societal conflicts in different cultures across the world. Exploration of resolution strategies, social justice issues, and leadership qualities are features of the concentration.

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  Earth and Space Science

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Courses introduce students to a scientific appreciation of the natural world, and strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative skills that are part of the liberal arts curriculum. Elective courses related to the physics of the Earth and the universe, including physical and historical geology, planetary and stellar astronomy, and meteorology are part of this program.

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  Economic

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Students in the Economics major receive the education necessary to begin careers in business, finance, government, and education or to pursue graduate degrees in such fields as business administration, economics, and law.

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  Engineering

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The dual-degree engineering program combines the strengths of a liberal arts education and specialization in a field of engineering, with stronger training in basic science and a broad education including communication skills.

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  English

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The English program prepares students for careers that require communication skills, cultural breadth, strong writing and research skills, and an ability to read, synthesize, and analyze written material.

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  Environmental Science

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Environmental Science major includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computing and information studies, giving students the ability to address environmental issues from a scientific and technological background. Internship and independent research opportunities are available.

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  Environmental Studies

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Environmental Studies major and minor equip students with knowledge, tools and opportunities to engage with environmental and social issues spawned from the dynamics of globalization, human population, economic activity, and societal values.

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  Financial Economics

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Financial Economics major and minor provide foundational knowledge for students interested in careers in financial services or, when combined with additional preparation in mathematics, for graduate study in finance. The curriculum includes courses in economic theory, mathematics, accounting and each of the three broad areas of finance: financial markets, investments and managerial (corporate) finance.

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  French

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The French program focuses on communication through the language, as well as how to interact with native speakers in a variety of settings.

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  German

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The German program focuses on the language, people, and history of German-speaking countries. Students learn to effectively use the German language and gain knowledge of the culture in contemporary society through its art, business and literature.

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  History

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The History major prepares students to work actively in fields related to history, or to pursue graduate and doctoral work in their chosen area of historical study, law or other related fields.

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  International Business

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The International Business major prepares students to play an active role in today's world of global commerce. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for working in and making significant contributions to an international economy.

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  International Studies

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that expose students to a broad range of international issues through course offerings from the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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  Mathematics

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Mathematics major enables students to pursue graduate study in mathematics and/or professional careers in education, business, actuarial science, and other related fields.

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  Mind and Language

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The program seeks to prepare students for a successful career after college in various settings (graduate school, professional school, or the business world). It provides especially helpful preparation for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in English, Philosophy, or Linguistics, as well as other interdisciplinary programs involving language and mind study.

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  Music

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Students study music, history, theory and world music, while honing their skills in vocal or instrumental studies. Performance groups include choral, jazz, wind, and chamber ensembles, and private lessons are offered for instrument and voice by faculty members who are active musicians and teachers throughout the tri-state region and have performed nationally with professional ensembles.

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  Neuroscience

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  It is designed to provide a foundation in neuroscience and to allow students to focus their research interests in a variety of levels of nervous system functioning, from the activity of single neurons to the complexity of behavioral systems. Majors distribute their course work across the fields of biology, chemistry, philosophy, physics, and psychology as these disciplines all contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the brain sciences.

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  Philosophy

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Philosophy major enables students to be successful in arenas from graduate programs in philosophy and professional schools in law or medicine to a range of careers in which reading, thinking, and writing skills are vital.

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  Physical Activity and Wellness

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The W&J Physical Activity and Wellness program encourages behaviors and habits conducive to healthy living and being. The program emphasizes individual agency and initiative, self-awareness, motivation, self-direction, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own physical and emotional health.

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  Physical Education

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Physical Education and Wellness program provides students with skills in recreational activities and wellness concepts, as well as knowledge to make healthy lifestyle choices.

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  Physics

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Physics major and minor prepare students for successful entry into graduate programs or careers including, but not limited to, science, business and industry.

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  Political Science

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Political Science major prepares students for successful careers in political science-related fields, including academia, government, law, or international affairs. Students also master a specific core of discipline-based knowledge and an understanding of their civic responsibilities in a global community.

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  Pre-Health Professions

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Pre-Health Professions program, available to students in any major, is designed for students who plan to attend a health professional school following graduation from W&J. W&J graduates have attended schools for allopathic, osteopathic, and veterinary medicine; pharmacy; dentistry; podiatry; optometry; physician assistant; physical therapy and occupational therapy.

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  Pre-Law

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Pre-Law program advises students interested in the legal profession, and helps prepare students for admission to law school. From 1998 – 2011, W&J students were accepted to law schools at a rate of approximately 90%, as compared to a national acceptance rate of 67%.

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  Psychology

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Psychology major teaches students to employ empirical methods to learn about behavior and the variables that affect it, in preparation for graduate programs, professional and medical schools, and/or careers in psychology or related fields.

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  Public Policy

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Psychology major teaches students to employ empirical methods to learn about behavior and the variables that affect it, in preparation for graduate programs, professional and medical schools, and/or careers in psychology or related fields.

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  Sociology

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Students studying sociology analyze social and cultural issues on both the macro-and micro-levels, and explore relationships between the individual and society.

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  Spanish

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Spanish program imparts in students the skills, knowledge and qualities necessary to communicate and interact in Spanish-speaking cultures around the world.

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  Studio Art

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  The Studio Art major emphasizes creative thinking and visual expression through a series of studio courses, beginning with foundations in drawing and design, and continuing in progressive level studio work in ceramics, sculpture, and painting.

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  Thematic Majors

  USD 44,300 Tuition Fee

  Thematic majors provide a creative opportunity for students to build an individualized curriculum around a particular theme and explore interrelationships between academic disciplines.

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