College of Arts and Science

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At the College of Arts and Science, we take a unique approach—informed by the art and inspired by the science—to understanding how the world works and what makes us human. This is the College of Arts and Science. Where anything is possible.

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We offer more than 100 majors and minors across 70+ fields of study. All our students learn to think creatively, analyze critically, and communicate clearly – preparing them to succeed in any career. Use the dropdown menu above to learn more about a specific program.

African American and Diaspora Studies

AADS is an interdisciplinary program that examines the experiences and contributions of Blacks in Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean region, and Europe. Students have the opportunity to pursue a second major in a related field or study abroad at the University of Cape Town. AADS majors most commonly pursue careers in law, public service, education, and public health.

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Anthropology

Anthropology provides a broad-based understanding of human nature, cultural diversity, social power, and cultural dynamics through time. Students have abundant opportunities for immersive fieldwork, original research, study abroad, and close collaboration with faculty. Graduates often go into medicine, law, community development, or business.

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Architecture and the Built Environment

This interdisciplinary major covers the history and theory of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and related topics. With qualifying courses available across three schools, students can customize the major to fit their academic and career goals. This is an ideal course of study for aspiring architects or for students planning careers in civil engineering, public health, demography, GIS, and more.

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Art

Art majors enjoy comprehensive training in both traditional and new-media disciplines, access to top-notch studio and gallery facilities, and mentoring by accomplished faculty and visiting artists. The program offers funding opportunities for post-graduate projects, study in New York and London, and numerous internships. Alumni work in the film industry, graphic design, museums, and more.

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Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies

This comprehensive, interdisciplinary major explores the Asian diaspora and perspectives, Asian and U.S. history, and race relations in the United States. Students will be exposed to courses in politics, religion, science and technology, sociology, history, art, literature, and many other areas, and will study an Asian language for additional perspective.

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Asian Studies

The Asian Studies major combines language study in Chinese, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan with a focus on the culture, art, history, religion, and politics of China, Japan, Korea, or South Asia. Many students in the program study abroad. After graduating, alumni commonly advance to dynamic careers in business, finance, law, and policy.

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Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

This interdisciplinary major covers the cornerstones of medical technology and therapeutics. Students focus on biochemistry or chemical biology, and all participants complete at least one semester of research in Vanderbilt's world-class labs. This course of study meets most or all pre-med curriculum requirements and is excellent preparation for careers in health care, research, and related industries.

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Biological Sciences

The biological sciences major provides a broad-based education in topics ranging from ecosystems to molecular structure. The program is highly flexible and includes extensive research experience. This major is ideal for students planning careers or graduate study in biology, biotechnology, or medicine.

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Business (minor)

Offered as a minor, the Business program includes coursework from across Vanderbilt, with the core curriculum taught by the Owen Graduate School of Management. Students learn the foundations of general business disciplines, with the option to focus on one of seven pathways, such as entrepreneurship, finance and accounting, or strategy.

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Chemistry

The American Chemical Society-approved chemistry major allows students to choose from four focus areas: chemical biology, chemical sciences, environmental chemistry, or materials chemistry.

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Cinema and Media Arts

Emphasizing cinema as both a modern aesthetic form and hands-on cultural practice, the interdisciplinary CMA curriculum combines training in filmmaking with the study of media theory and global film history. Students complete capstone senior projects in the form of original research or a finished film. Alumni find work in law, academia, and all aspects of the film and entertainment industries.

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Classical and Mediterranean Studies

This interdisciplinary major studies ancient Greece and Rome, the spread of major religions, and the pre- and early-modern Mediterranean world. Students specialize in classical and near eastern languages and culture, Mediterranean archaeology, or Mediterranean studies. The program strongly encourages research abroad, and students often pursue careers in medicine, law, or academia.

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Climate Studies

The innovative Climate Studies major integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to give students a comprehensive perspective on climate change, its challenges, and its possible solutions. Students explore careers in law, consulting, business, medicine, urban planning, green finance, and more.

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Communication of Science and Technology

The communication of science and technology program prepares students to serve as a bridge between the laboratory and the public. Participants study writing, public speaking, and media production and can choose a broad-based or deep-diving science track. With many labs and institutes on campus, hands-on experience is easy to obtain. Popular alumni careers include law, public policy, technical writing, and PR.

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Communication Studies

Communication studies analyzes public discourse, with an emphasis on media, persuasion in civil society, and social advocacy. The department houses Vanderbilt's nationally competitive debate team and offers opportunities for undergraduate research, academic prizes, study abroad, and internships. Alumni often pursue careers in law, business, marketing, media, and government.

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Culture, Advocacy, and Leadership

The Culture, Advocacy, and Leadership program prepares students for civic engagement and public leadership. Through real-world experiences and innovative coursework, students develop the knowledge, values, and skills they need to contribute to a better future. Popular career paths include law, government, consulting, and journalism.

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Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth and environmental sciences majors gain a broad-based understanding of Earth processes before specializing in solid Earth, Earth surface, or environmental science. More than half do research with faculty, with the opportunity for fieldwork on all seven continents. Popular career paths include the energy industry, conservation and land-use planning, and law.

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Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Offered through the Department of Biological Sciences, this major focuses on the relationship between organisms and their environments. It includes ample opportunity for directed or independent research under the supervision of renowned science faculty. This major is ideal for students planning careers or graduate study in genomics, evolutionary biology, ecology, conservation, and related fields.

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Economics

The most popular Arts and Science major, economics provides a solid grounding in both micro- and macroeconomics and econometrics. Students have the freedom to create specialized courses of study by incorporating coursework from other departments or study abroad. Graduates typically complete MBAs after several years of work in fields such as banking, manufacturing, consulting, or startups.

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Economics and History

The Economics and History major, offered jointly by the Departments of Economics and History, studies the origins and organization of modern society through the lens of economic systems, historical movements, the development of emerging markets, and the relationship between economics and social issues. Alumni often go on to work in business, journalism, law, and academia.

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English

English offers an increasingly diverse survey of Anglophone literature combined with specializations in literary studies, creative writing, or specialized critical studies. Students have the opportunity to manage campus publications and interact with award-winning writers. Alumni typically follow careers in law, business, journalism, publishing, academia, or creative writing.

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Environmental Sociology

Offered through the Department of Sociology, this major studies modern societies and the environment at a variety of levels, from households to global relations. Students often complete hands-on research, including through the Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and the Environment. Popular career paths include public policy, renewable energy, public health, and environmental law.

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European Studies

In this interdisciplinary major, students choose a thematic course of study (such as the impact of the European Union) or a focus on a single European nation or region. Many students in the program study abroad. Alumni typically work in U.S. government or international aid agencies, academia, or international law or business.

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French

The French major focuses on the world's fourth-most-common language. Opportunities include study abroad, business and medical diplomas through France's CCIP program, internships in Normandy, and teaching fellowships through the French consulate or Fulbright program. Students often go on to careers in law, finance, diplomacy, medicine, and teaching.

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Gender and Sexuality Studies

This major examines gender and sexuality in the context of history and society. The program is truly interdisciplinary, encompassing coursework from 19 departments and five schools. Students often complete service-learning projects to add hands-on experience to their curriculum. Popular career paths include medicine, law, government, counseling, and journalism.

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German Studies

German studies, offered at Vanderbilt since the university's founding, covers the intellectual and cultural history of German-speaking nations from the Middle Ages to the present. The program is excellent preparation for careers in international business, politics, and numerous academic and research fields.

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History

History majors study social change and the question of how a past becomes a present. Students focus on one of eight areas: Asia; Latin America; Europe; early America and the United States; Middle East and Africa; global and transnational history; science, medicine, and technology; or comparative history/special topics. Alumni typically pursue careers in government, business, medicine, and law.

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History of Art

The History of Art major spans artistic and architectural developments from the ancient world to the present. Research seminars provide opportunities to work on faculty projects, and the program strongly encourages advanced study in a language related to the student’s area of focus. Majors typically pursue careers in architecture, museums, auction houses, or design.

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Jewish Studies

Jewish studies majors choose from four subfields of study: biblical studies; antiquity and medieval thought; modern and contemporary experience; or culture, philosophy, and literature. To enrich their studies, participants can access resources such as the Zimmerman Judaica collection and archaeological digs in Israel. Alumni often serve as policymakers, diplomats, clergy members, or academics.

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Latin American Studies

Offered by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX), which was named a National Resource Center on Latin America by the U.S. Department of Education, this program examines the diversity of histories, languages, and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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Latino and Latina Studies

This interdisciplinary program studies Latinx identities and roles in U.S. history, culture, and intellectual life. The program prepares students for careers in international business, medicine, law, government, and media, among other fields.

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Law, History, and Society

This interdisciplinary major examines how law and legal regimes have worked in the past and how they connect to broader social, cultural, and economic patterns. Students work extensively with original legal documents and typically engage in archival research. Participants often go on to careers in the law or in the judicial or legislative branches of government.

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Mathematics

The mathematics program is one of Vanderbilt's largest, with many opportunities for undergraduate research. Students choose from three tracks: standard; applied, for engineering students; and honors, for aspiring honors or Ph.D. students. The department also offers a full set of actuarial courses. Other popular career choices include medicine, engineering, finance, and computer science.

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Medicine, Health, and Society

This interdisciplinary program investigates the cultural, economic, demographic, and biological factors that impact health. Students choose from one of six concentrations, such as global health, health policies and economies, and health behaviors and health sciences. The degree is an ideal foundation for future doctors, nurses, health care administrators, and policy makers.

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Molecular and Cellular Biology

Offered through the Biological Sciences department, this major provides an in-depth understanding of how organisms function at the cellular and molecular level. Participants have access to extensive research opportunities, thanks to numerous on-site research centers and labs. This major is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical research or in medicine.

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Neuroscience

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major led by faculty from the College of Arts and Science and the Medical School. Undergraduate research is a core component of the curriculum, with more than 80 labs — including the Vanderbilt Brain Institute — participating in the program. Alumni typically pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, psychology, and research.

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Philosophy

The philosophy major examines the most fundamental questions about human activities and the contexts in which they occur. Enrichment options include the living/learning community in McGill Hall and the department's Speakers Program, which brings nationally and internationally renowned philosophers to campus. Students typically go on to careers in law, medicine, education, and public policy.

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Physics and Astronomy

Offering a major in physics and minors in both physics and astronomy, this program provides a broad-based understanding of physics, applied physics, medical physics, and astronomy/astrophysics. Students engage in research and often have the opportunity to co-author significant scientific papers. Graduates pursue careers in medicine, pharmacology, the military or space program, engineering, and software development, among other fields.

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Political Science

Political science majors specialize in American government, comparative politics, international politics, or political theory… Research and enrichment opportunities include the Latin American Public Opinion Project, Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature and Moot Court teams, and more. Most alumni work in law, government, market research, and the Foreign Service.

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Psychology

This major covers the primary areas of contemporary psychology: clinical science, human cognition, developmental psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience. Students have numerous opportunities to participate in research, both as subjects and as investigators. Alumni typically pursue careers in counseling, psychiatry, neuroscience, business, or education.

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Public Policy Studies

This interdisciplinary major brings together political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, statistics, and public finance. In addition to completing core coursework, students focus deeply on a particular policy area and demonstrate expertise through a capstone paper. Common career choices include government, law, finance, and the NGO sector.

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Religious Studies

The religious studies program educates students on the nature, history, and functions of religious traditions, both individually and comparatively. Areas of concentration include African American religious traditions, Buddhism and Asian religious traditions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

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Russian Studies

This major focuses on Russian language and culture, with the option to study history, political science, or economics as they relate to Russia. Many students choose to study abroad. The degree provides a solid foundation for careers in the Foreign Service, international business, and academia.

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Sociology

Sociology majors choose from four specializations: culture, institutions, and socialization; health, environment, population, and migration; politics, law, and conflict; and race, ethnicity, and gender. The department strongly encourages study abroad, especially with the VISAGE program. Popular career paths include law, politics, public health, criminal justice, and social services.

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Spanish

Spanish majors study the language and literature of Spain and Spanish America, with classes also available in Catalan. The department offers several unique study abroad and service learning options, such as program focused on medical and immigrant issues. Alumni go on to careers in medicine, law, economics, media, and more.

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Spanish and Portuguese

Spanish and Portuguese majors gain advanced competence in both languages and study the culture and history of Spain, Portugal, Spanish America, and Brazil. The department strongly encourages students to study abroad. Students often pursue careers in politics, policy, academia, and business.

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Theatre

Theatre majors gain extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the field, including acting, production design, criticism, and more. The department offers four mainstage performances per year, plus a master-class series taught by successful stage and screen professionals. Alumni have a high success rate obtaining professional positions in theatre, television, and film.

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Anthropology

The Anthropology Ph.D. provides a broad foundation in anthropology as a discipline, with a research focus on Latin America. Studying at Vanderbilt opens the door to extensive research and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities. In addition to serving as the editorial seat of Ancient Mesoamerica, the university houses world-class labs and Latin American collections.

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Astrophysics

The Ph.D. in astrophysics covers observational, theoretical, and computational astronomy. In addition to coursework and the dissertation, candidates must fulfill a teaching requirement and regularly attend department events. Students have access to world-class research facilities, such as Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory, the Marshall Space Flight Center, and the SMARTS and KELT-South telescopes

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Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences Ph.D. candidates may enter the program directly through the department or through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. IGP students focus on biomedical applications in the context of 11 related disciplines, while direct entry provides maximum coursework flexibility and is more suitable for students with a strong interest in one or more departmental labs.

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Biostatistics

Biostatisticians must be trained as apt mathematicians and cogent scientists. Offered jointly with the Vanderbilt Medical School, this program trains students to be flexible thinkers in modern methodologies in biostatistics in biomedical research. Students go on to be leaders in academia, industry, and government.

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Chemistry

The chemistry Ph.D. program encourages interdisciplinary research through collaborations within the university and with Vanderbilt's renowned medical school. Areas of focus include chemical biology, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, and nanotechnology. The program is an ideal opportunity to work with peers from a variety of fields to resolve challenges in health, energy, and society.

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Creative Writing (M.F.A)

The English department's world-class creative writing M.F.A. program invites a select group of talented writers to engage closely with renowned faculty, focusing on either poetry or prose. During the three-year program, students can hear from distinguished guest writers, sit on an editorial board, and teach an introductory course—all within the creative and artistic Nashville environment.

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Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers two Ph.D. options: the Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Ph.D. in Environmental Science (a joint program with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering). Students enjoy a close-knit atmosphere, outstanding lab facilities, and research opportunities on four continents.

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Economics

The Ph.D. in economics involves in-depth study of micro- and macroeconomics, plus original scholarship in the field. Participants have the freedom to incorporate interdisciplinary coursework that supports a chosen specialization (such as the European economy). Incoming students must have prior training in economics, calculus, and statistics. Differential equations, real analysis, and econometrics are strongly recommended.

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English

The English Ph.D. program covers British, American, and Anglophone literature, film, and cultural studies. Students have opportunities to teach literature and writing and complete projects at leading institutions such as the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.

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Graduate Program in Economic Development (M.A.)

GPED provides students from diverse, worldwide backgrounds with the tools to understand economic decision making and data analysis. The program leads to the M.A. in Economics and is STEM-designated by the U.S. government. Training is appropriate for a variety of career paths or as preparation for further graduate study in Economics and related fields.

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History

The history Ph.D. requires specialization in one major and two minors, with options available in a wide range of time periods, geographies, and interdisciplinary areas. Candidates must show reading knowledge of at least one language other than English. Students have consortium access to Chicago's Newberry Library, London's Institute for Historical Research, and other famed research centers.

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History of Art (M.A.)

History of Art is part of Vanderbilt's unique 4+1 program, which allows students to complete a combined B.A. and M.A. in five years. Admission is exclusive to Vanderbilt students who have a minimum 3.5 GPA and are completing a major, minor, or extensive coursework in History of Art. The program is ideal preparation for museum and gallery work, heritage management and preservation, or Ph.D. study.

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Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical and Biological Sciences

Offered in partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical School, this program provides a common first-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in biomedical applications in one of 11 different fields. Students complete one year of IGP coursework and four lab rotations before selecting a dissertation lab in a participating program, such as biochemistry, cancer biology, neuroscience, human genetics, and cell and developmental biology, among others.

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Interdisciplinary Materials Science Program

Offered in partnership with the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, this Ph.D. program allows students to collaborate with and learn from faculty and peers in engineering, chemistry, physics, and medicine. Research options include bio/medical; theory, modeling, and simulation; optics; energy; semiconductors; materials research; and materials robotics.

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Latin American Studies (M.A.)

Latin American studies offers a 4+1 program, which allows students to complete a combined B.A. and M.A. in five years. The program offers a thesis and non-thesis option, with both providing training in research. Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in one and intermediate proficiency in another of four languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and K'iche' Maya. This program is Department of Defense-approved for Foreign Area Officer Training.

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Master of Liberal Arts and Science (M.L.A.S.)

Designed specifically for Nashville's adult learners, the 3 ½-year MLAS program allows working professionals to earn a master's degree on a flexible, part-time schedule. The program provides stimulating, graduate-level courses that encourage informed thought, open-mindedness, and active engagement. Concentrations are available in ethics, creative arts, history, and creative writing.

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Mathematics (M.A., Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in mathematics provides the opportunity to study with renowned faculty, including a Fields medalist and fellows of the American Mathematical Society. Students complete coursework in algebra, analysis, and topology before pursuing dissertation research in their chosen specialties. The program also offers an M.A. degree for those planning careers in K-12 education or actuarial science.

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Medicine, Health, and Society (M.A.)

Medicine, Health, and Society offers a one-year M.A. to students outside of Vanderbilt, as well as an M.A. 4+1 program, where current Vanderbilt students can earn a B.A. and M.A. in five years. Students learn about health-related beliefs and practices in their political, social, and cultural contexts. Students gain research experience, enhance their interdisciplinary training, and strengthen their applications for medical or professional school.

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Neuroscience

Offered jointly with Vanderbilt Medical School, the neuroscience Ph.D. trains researchers in neural plasticity, sensory system organization, object recognition, attention, and decision making. Students benefit from access to world-class facilities such as the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, plus frequent colloquia.

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Philosophy

Coursework for the philosophy Ph.D. covers both history and topics of philosophy. Faculty specialties are wide-ranging and include ethics, feminist philosophy, phenomenology, and more. Methodologies include analytic, continental, historical, and pragmatic. In addition to completing coursework and the dissertation, candidates must demonstrate competence in a foreign language and pass a logic exam.

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Physics

Physics Ph.D. candidates work with faculty specializing in biological and medical; condensed matter/materials; and particle, nuclear, and relativistic heavy-ion physics. To support their research, students have access to facilities such as Vanderbilt’s research centers for imaging and nanoscale engineering, Oak Ridge and Brookhaven national laboratories, and the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

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Political Science

Political science Ph.D. candidates specialize in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, or political methodology. Departmental initiatives, such as the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, support dissertation research. A dedicated placement specialist assists students with postdoctoral and employment success.

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Psychological Sciences

Offered jointly by the College of Arts and Science and Peabody College, Ph.D. candidates choose from several specializations: clinical science, cognition and cognitive neuroscience, cognition in context, developmental science, neuroscience, and quantitative methods. Students benefit from access to several world-class research centers, such as the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center.

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Quantitative & Chemical Biology

In partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical School, this program serves students who wish to pursue doctoral research at the intersection of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Following a year of coursework and lab rotations, students choose a dissertation lab from among 12 participating programs, including biological sciences, physics and astronomy, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, cancer biology, and others.

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Religion

The Ph.D. in religion offers the option to pursue research from one of two perspectives: critical/humanistic or theological. Participants choose both a primary and secondary area of study, such as ethics and society; religion, psychology, and culture; New Testament and early Christianity; Jewish studies; and others.

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Sociology

The sociology Ph.D. involves deep study in two of the following areas: culture, institutions, and socialization; health, environment, population, and migration; politics, law, and conflict; and race, ethnicity, and gender. Candidates choose from ample research opportunities through Vanderbilt's many interdisciplinary centers and programs, such as the program in environmental sociology.

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Architecture and the Built Environment (M.A.)

The 4+1 program in Architecture and the Built Environment allows Vanderbilt students to earn a B.A. and an M.A. in five years. Topics cover the history and theory of architecture, landscape architecture, constructed environments, design studies, and urban studies.

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African American and Diaspora Studies

Anthropology

Architecture and the Built Environment

Art

Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies

Asian Studies

Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

Biological Sciences

Business (minor)

Chemistry

Cinema and Media Arts

Classical and Mediterranean Studies

Climate Studies

Communication of Science and Technology

Communication Studies

Culture, Advocacy, and Leadership

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Economics

Economics and History

English

Environmental Sociology

European Studies

French

Gender and Sexuality Studies

German Studies

History

History of Art

Jewish Studies

Latin American Studies

Latino and Latina Studies

Law, History, and Society

Mathematics

Medicine, Health, and Society

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics and Astronomy

Political Science

Psychology

Public Policy Studies

Religious Studies

Russian Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Spanish and Portuguese

Theatre

Anthropology

Astrophysics

Biological Sciences

Biostatistics

Chemistry

Creative Writing (M.F.A)

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Economics

English

Graduate Program in Economic Development (M.A.)

History

History of Art (M.A.)

Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical and Biological Sciences

Interdisciplinary Materials Science Program

Latin American Studies (M.A.)

Master of Liberal Arts and Science (M.L.A.S.)

Mathematics (M.A., Ph.D.)

Medicine, Health, and Society (M.A.)

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychological Sciences

Quantitative & Chemical Biology

Religion