Undergraduate Majors
Columbian College offers 67 undergraduate majors ranging from astrophysics and art history to political science and photojournalism. Our students are immersed in the cultural, scientific, analytical and theoretical realms—and thrive in the spaces where these realms intersect.
If you are curious, disciplined, politically active and socially aware, you will feel right at home at Columbian College.
Find Your Major
- Africana Studies (BA)
- American Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Arabic Studies (BA)
- Archaeology (BA)
- Art History (BA)
- Art History and Fine Arts (BA)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics (BS)
- Biological Anthropology (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Biophysics (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chinese Language and Literature (BA)
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (BA)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (BS)
- Cognitive Science of Language (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Creative Writing and English (BA)
- Criminal Justice (BA)
- Dance (BA)
- Data Science (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BS)
- English (BA)
- Environmental and Sustainability Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- Fine Arts (BFA, BA)
- Fine Arts and Art History (BA)
- French Language and Literature (BA)
- Geography (BA)
- Geological Sciences (BA)
- Geological Sciences (BS)
- German Language and Literature (BA)
- Graphic Design (BFA)
- History (BA)
- Human Services and Social Justice (BA)
- Interaction Design (BFA, BA)
- Interior Architecture (BFA)
- Japanese Language and Literature (BA)
- Journalism and Mass Communication (BA)
- Judaic Studies (BA)
- Korean Language and Literature (BA)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Organizational Sciences (BA)
- Peace Studies (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Philosophy: Public Affairs Focus (BA)
- Photojournalism (BFA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Communication (BA
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science (BS)
- Political Science: Public Policy Focus (BA)
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (BA)
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (BS)
- Religion (BA)
- Russian Language and Literature (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (BA)
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (BA)
- Statistics (BS)
- Theatre (BA)
- Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA)
A Major Impact: News from CCAS Undergrads
Class of 2024 Share GW Memories
May 8, 2024
From internships and classroom experiences to forging friendships and attending one-of-a-kind events, the CCAS Class of 2024 recalled their fondest GW memories.
CCAS Community Members Recognized for DEI Contributions
April 10, 2024
Faculty, students and staffers were honored for their “unwavering commitment to DEI principles.”
Born to Run—for President
March 13, 2024
How did Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen team toward the political promised land? Luther Rice Fellow Maureen Rafter studied the president and the Boss.
"This school has provided me with lifelong friendships, connections and opportunities. Getting to routinely attend shows at the Kennedy Center, meeting Kerry Washington and interning on Capitol Hill are some of the most memorable moments from my time as a Revolutionary."
Maureen Rafter
BA '24, American Studies, Music