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Trying to decide what major is right for you? Find degrees and programs based on your interests.
Global Perspectives, Languages, and Cultures
American Studies
This expansive and interdisciplinary program allows you to create an individualized plan of coursework where you can focus on culture through a lens of American history, art, literature, folklore, social sciences, and more.
American Studies
This interdisciplinary minor allows you to study the diverse and complex aspects of American history and cultures in local, national, and global terms as you chart your path to match your interests.
Ancient Languages and Cultures
The master's in Ancient Languages and Cultures focuses on the historical methods and ancient languages necessary to prepare students for admission to and success at doctoral programs
Arabic Studies
Expand your understanding of Arabic culture as you develop knowledge of the Arabic language, regions, and people, along with it's connection to Islam and Middle Eastern cultures. This minor also offers study abroad opportunities.
Asian Studies
Gain respect, understanding, and in-depth knowledge as you study the people, culture, and institutions of Asia, focusing on history, geography, and languages, while taking advantage of exciting study abroad opportunities.
Asian Studies
From improving your language skills to understanding a diverse range of Asian cultures and communities, this minor opens a window into countries of growing global importance — including through study abroad opportunities.
Chinese
Improve on your knowledge of Chinese languages, like Mandarin and Cantonese, through deeper exploration of the culture and history of China, from art to business. This minor also offers study abroad experiences.
Chinese
Prepare for an international career while you gain a high level of proficiency in Mandarin and Chinese cultures — like literature, history, and art — geared for professional and academic contexts. The program also has study abroad options.
Chinese Teaching
In addition to developing your language proficiency in Chinese, this teaching minor pairs in-depth language and culture classes with STEP coursework so you graduate ready to pass on your knowledge to students in secondary education.
Classics with Emphasis in Greek Language
Understanding ancient Greek is an essential foundation for advanced work in classics, early Christianity, and other historical fields. This minor lets you learn the language that forms the framework of language still used today.
Classics with Emphasis in Latin Language
Gain proficiency in classical grammar and syntax by studying texts in their original Latin alongside courses on Roman history to understand philosophy and civilization — including modern languages — in a broader context with this minor.
Dual Language Immersion Endorsement
Endorsement issued by the Utah State Office of Education
English as a Second Language
Earn your state endorsement to teach ESL in Utah classrooms from a top-ranked college of education.
Folklore Studies
Explore folklore and American culture from a variety of disciplines and perspectives as you prepare for a career in academia or the professional world.
French
Become an expert in French language, literature, and culture as you hone your language skills and take advantage of great study abroad opportunities to deepen international perspectives complementing any career.
French
From increasing your language fluency to exploring French culture, this minor lets you improve your ability to communicate your proficient understanding in ways that complement your major and set you apart.
French Teaching
This minor is tailored for educators to improve their communication and teach future students the basics of French, from phonetics and linguistics to written communication, along with more broad understanding of French culture.
German
Immerse yourself in German history, literature, and culture as you become proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language, plus gain an international perspective in this program with great study abroad opportunities.
German
Improve your proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking German while gaining a broad understanding of the country’s modern and historical culture to complement your major. This minor also includes study abroad opportunities.
German Teaching
In addition to mastering your fluency in grammar, composition, and German linguistics, you’ll learn how to apply them and teach secondary education students the language, while providing cultural contextualization.
Global Communication
Learn about other cultures in the only program of its kind in the state as you prepare to work and communicate effectively in a global environment through multidisciplinary coursework to leverage your interpersonal and influencing skills.
Global Peacebuilding
This certificate provides focus on multidisciplinary academic understanding of the historical and contemporary causes of conflict, enables you to make efforts to create peace, and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse communities.
Inclusive Leadership
Develop a strong foundation of inclusive leadership principles, theories, and in-depth knowledge of research to gain valuable communication, collaboration, and community engagement skills to lead in an increasingly diverse world.
International Studies
Study a variety of global issues and problems from numerous perspectives as you take courses from multiple departments and learning at least one foreign language so you can dive into the world through internships and study abroad options.
International Studies
Explore the historical and cultural aspects that impact global economies, politics, and various institutions around the world, along with how to address problems and conflicts with this interdisciplinary minor..
Intersectional Gender Studies (IGS)
Study social inequality at the intersection of race, ethnicity, social class, gender identity and expression and sexual identity. This minor offers depth and breadth coursework tailored to your interests and goals.
Japanese
Deepen your proficiency with advanced Japanese language courses, including calligraphy options, and complement your major with cultural analysis, through literature, film and even Japanese business classes.
Latin American Studies
In addition to two years of language courses, the Latin American studies minor provides students with an interdisciplinary and rigorous introduction to Latin American cultures and history, including study abroad options.
Linguistics
Learn what language is, how it works, and how to fluently speak and teach it. This minor also provides the global and historical contexts to better understand how languages can be similar and different.
Middle East Studies
Gain an appreciation for the culture of the Middle East while studying the religion, government and politics, and languages of the region. This minor also offers rich study abroad opportunities for immersive experiences.
Native American Studies
This minor provides cross-cultural experience in careers involving social justice, environmental policy, traditional knowledge, and cultural preservation among contemporary Native American communities.
Portuguese
From grammar and composition to a deeper understanding of cultures, this minor lets you advance your Portuguese fluency while exploring the broader context of the language — including immersive study abroad experiences.
Portuguese
Develop a high level of proficiency of Portuguese language skills for professional and academic contexts through linguistic, art, and cultural study, including immersive and exciting study abroad opportunities in Portugal and Brazil.
Religious Studies
Thoughtfully examine all aspects of how religion, culture, and society influence each other in a neutral setting to master critical thinking and communication skills valuable for careers in law, academics, religious organizations, and more.
Religious Studies
Explore a variety of the world’s religions and their roles in society throughout the ages. This minor introduces you to Indigenous, East Asian, Christian, Islamic, Judaism-based traditions, and more.
Russian
Improve your fluency and master Russian grammar and composition while you deepen your understanding of the culture and history. This minor also has classes geared toward business, science, and ethical contemporary communication.
Second Language Teaching
Prepare to teach language in schools from preschool to the college level, earning your degree in the only program of its kind.
Spanish
Become proficient in Spanish studying the language, literature, history, and culture of Spanish-speaking nations — including opportunities to travel and study abroad in them — to support a broad range of careers.
Spanish
Beyond speaking, writing, and improving comprehension of Spanish, this minor provides culturally immersive study abroad opportunities as well as classes for enhanced cultural and historical context of Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Teaching
This minor improves fluency through mastery of Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and composition, plus cultural understanding and literature exploration, as you become certified to teach Spanish through secondary education.