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
Picturing 9/11: Alumnus’ Photos Frame GW Story
September 3, 2026
On Sept. 11, 2001, alumnus Brandon Perlman, BA ’04, turned his camera on a campus in crisis. His photographs preserve GW’s experience.
Diplomacy in Real-Time: In Brussels, Students Study Ukraine-Europe Ties
August 12, 2026
As the war in Ukraine continues, a study abroad class traveled to NATO and EU headquarters for an inside look at how Europe is providing assistance.
MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt
June 4, 2026
The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.
"One of my favorite parts of GW is its location in the heart of such a powerful city. I love how students here can see and be a part of all the action this city is known for, and can engage with and uplift the communities and movements around them."
Nora Houseman
BS '23, Chemistry