Academic Programs
There's nothing quite so satisfying as taking on a challenge and mastering it. To appreciate the joy of discovery and realize that nothing is quite as easy – or as difficult – as you first expected.
At Hanover College, we've got 31 different majors for you to explore. Whether you want to work in business, or be a teacher, or a doctor – even if you're not sure exactly what you want to do yet - our well-rounded liberal arts education will give you lots of options. You can even design your own major.
And here's the really exciting part. You get to decide which direction you'll pursue.
Arts & Letters | Natural Sciences | Humanities | Social Sciences
Popular Programs
Business
Education
Exercise Science
Biology
Chemistry
Art
Psychology
English
Communication
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Sciences
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Asian Art
European Art
History of Architecture
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Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
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African-American literature
American Literature
British Literature
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Genre studies
Irish literature
Journalism
Literary Theory & Criticism
World literature
Women's and gender studies
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Francophone Cinema
Francophone Women's Studies
French and Francophone Literature & Culture
French Business
Language
Multiculturalism in Contemporary France
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German-American Studies
German Business
German History
German Literature & Culture
Language
Multiculturalism in German-speaking Europe
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Film Studies
Gender Studies
Language
Literature and Culture from Spain
Literatures and Cultures from Latin America
(specializes in Mexico, the Andean region, the Southern Cone, and the Caribbean)
Pre-Colombian Cultures and Marginal Voices
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Piano
Band/Orchestra
Brass
Percussion
Wind
Strings
Chorus
Composition
Conducting
Counterpoint
Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy
Music History
20th Century
Baroque
Classical
Medieval
Renaissance
Romantic
Music Theory
Voice
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Acting
Directing
Film studies
Lighting
Playwriting
Shakespeare Studies
Sound
Stage Management
Theatre History
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Biochemistry
Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
Organismal Biology
Zoology
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BioChemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Food and Beverage Chemistry
Forensics (Chemical)
Instrumental Analysis
Molecular & Cellular BioChemistry
Natural Products Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Quantum Chemistry
Research methods
Research & Analysis
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3D Computer Animation and modeling
Artificial Intelligence
Databases
Networking
Scientific Modeling
Video Game Design
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Kinesiology
Nutrition
Research methods
Research & Analysis
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Environmental Geology
Environmental Science
Geomorphology
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Hydrology
Paleontology
Petroleum Geology
Physical Geology
Research methods (field and laboratory)
Research & Analysis
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Actuarial Sciences
Financial Mathematics
Statistics
Research in Mathematics
Movement Studies
Physics
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Space Science
Engineering Applications
Scientific Instrumentation
Electronics
Nuclear Physics
Optical Physics
Research Methods
Research & Analysis
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Child and Adolescent Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Science
Counseling
Neuroscience
Psychology Applied to Business, Education, and Law
Research and Analysis
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Archaeology
Greek
Culture
Language
Literature
Latin
Culture
Language
Literature
Medieval-Renaissance Studies
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American History
Cultural History
European History
History of Science
Intellectual History
Military History
Political History
Social History
World History
Women and Family History
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Aesthetics
Analytic Philosophy
Applied Ethics
Business
Politics
Asian Philosophy and Culture
Environmental Ethics and Philosophy
Ethics & Values
Formal logic
Feminist philosophy
Gender studies
History of Philosophy and Ideas
History of Western Philosophy
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophy and the Sciences
Political Philosophy
Pre-Law
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American Religious History
Christian Doctrine (Historic and Contemporary)
Christian Ethics
Christian Ministry
Doctrine of God
Doctrine of the Trinity
Feminist Theology
History of Biblical Interpretation
Medical Ethics
Moral decision-making
Popular Theology
Postmodern Theologies
Process Theology
Sexual Ethics
Theological Epistemology and Sources of Authority
Theology and the Environment
Theology, Gender, and Sexuality
Vocation and Calling
Business (Business Scholars Program)
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Accounting
Banking
Finance
Investments
Management
Sales & Marketing
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Film/Music Criticism
Journalism
Marketing
Organizational Management/Business Communication
Political Communication
Video/Film Production
Cultural Anthropology
Economics
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Econometrics
Economic Development
Economic History
Economic Theory
Environmental Economics
International Trade
Labor Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomic
Public Finance
Poverty and Discrimination
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Elementary Education (K-6)
Secondary Education (5-12)
Transition to Teaching
International Studies
Political Science
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American Politics
International Relations
Political Economy
Political History
Political Institutions
Political Theory
Political Thought
Public Policy
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Class and Racial Issues
Criminology
Immigration
Research methods
Social Geography
Social Policy
Social Movements
Social Psychology
Social Work
Sociology of Religion
Urban Studies
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Sciences
