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Xavier offers more than 90 majors and 60 minors within the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Professional Sciences, the Williams College of Business and the College of Nursing. Xavier also offers programs for students who plan to further their education in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, and pharmacy. Graduate programs are offered in 30 areas, including doctoral degrees in psychology, nursing, leadership studies and occupational therapy.
College of Arts and Sciences
Actuarial Science
Study economics, finance and statistics to graduate eligible for the nation's highest-paying jobs.
Advertising
Dive into the realm of creative brainstorming, digital media and market research.
Applied Biology
Combine an undergraduate degree with graduate programs in the Duke University School of the Environment.
Applied Chemistry
Enter the field of chemical engineering through science, design, mathematics and technology.
Applied Physics
Explore the universe on a large scale all the way down to the sub-atomic level.
Biology
Biology is the basis for many science-based careers from medicine to lab research.
Biomedical Sciences
Study biology, chemistry and physics and graduate ready to enter medical or dental school.
Biophysics
Explore principles in physics that describe patterns seen in biological systems.
Chemical Science
Combine knowledge of chemistry with a background in finance, analytics or education.
Classics and Philosophy Honors Bachelor of Arts
Explore literature, philosophy, theology, history and languages of classical western civilization.
Communication Studies
Bring people together through public speaking, internal communications and theory.
Economics, Sustainability and Society
Learn to solve sustainability challenges in economic, social-impact and cultural settings.
Environmental Science
Take steps toward solving environmental problems to help make the world a more sustainable place.
Exploratory
Choose the perfect career path by starting classes at Xavier before declaring a major.
French
Get a passport to the world through reading, writing and speaking the French language.
Gender and Diversity Studies
Examine privilege, peace, justice, identity and awareness in our modern world.
History or English Education (MA)
Study the past, or help young people finish high school fully prepared for college.
Land, Farming and Community
Focus on the necessity and benefits of small-scale, sustainable and diversified food production.
Life Sciences for Business
Prepare for leadership in the Biotech industry by combining a bachelor of science with a Xavier MBA.
Mathematics
Formulate and solve problems, analyze data and create and analyze models of real-world phenomena.
Modern Language and International Economics
Gain skills to address international economic issues and work in the global arena.
Music Performance BA
Explore music theory, music history, pedagogy, esthetics and music education.
Music Performance BM
Prepare for a career in music and gain experience through an internship.
Music Production BA
Learn about the world of music production, from Garage Band to studio recording.
Musical Theatre
Engage in the discussion of human nature, morality, technology and faith.
Philosophy, Politics and the Public
Explore politics, government and policy advocacy in this selective honors program.
Physics
Work in labs designed for experiments in electronics, holography, quantum optics, nuclear physics and more.
Pre-Law
Develop the verbal, written and analytical skills needed to succeed in law school.
Pre-Professional Health
Learn a holistic approach to healthcare that's focused on a patient's overall health and wellness.
Public Affairs (MA)
Learn how to solve today's social-impact-impact problems by focusing on that space where private and public interests intersect and where the relationship between them is continuously being defined, examined and reimagined.
Public Relations
Become a pro at event planning and communicating on behalf of companies.
Spanish
Get a passport to the world through reading, writing, speaking and experiencing the Spanish language.
Theatre Education
Combine theatre classes with courses to receive your license to teach theatre to grades PK - 12.
Theology
Embrace humanity's experience of God and discover how it's expressed through doctrines and rituals.
Theology (MA)
Pursue personal enrichment and the grounding for a variety of Christian career options.
Urban and Regional Sustainability and Resilience (MA)
Develop a deeper understanding of urban systems and sustainable best practices.
College of Nursing
Accelerated BSN Program
Whether you’ve always wanted to be a nurse or recently felt called to become an RN, our second-degree Accelerated BSN program in Cincinnati or Columbus can connect you with that path in 16 months.
Nursing
Become a skilled, well trained nurse in a program that connects you to professionals across the city and nation.
Nursing (MSN)
Prepare to become holistic healers and leaders in health care with a foundation in Jesuit values.
Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
Become a leader in addressing the complexity of health care and health care outcomes in the 21st century.
College of Professional Sciences
Athletic Training (MS)
Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide care for the entire person-not just the injury.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Play a significant role assisting the lives of individuals and communities with problems and concerns.
Clinical Psychology (PSYD)
Provide psychological services in today's changing professional climate.
Coaching Education and Athlete Development - Online (MED)
Learn to maximize the potential of future and current athletes.
Criminal Justice
Tap into the real-world excitement of law enforcement, crime scene investigation and constitutional law.
Criminal Justice - Online (MS)
Train to provide effective and efficient oversight in matters related to crime and justice.
Early Childhood Education
Gain the skills to shape the lives of children in preschool through third grade.
Educational Administration (MED)
Get the tools needed to lead a school or school district in a positive direction.
Elementary Education (MED)
Combine the latest theories, practice and opportunities for curriculum development and application.
Executive MHSA - Online (MHSA)
A CAHME-accredited, nationally-ranked program preparing leaders in healthcare management.
Exercise Science
Help people live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation and nutrition.
General Experimental Psychology (MA)
Explore methods, create research designs, collect data and analyze results to study behavior.
Health Economics and Clinical Outcomes Research - Online (MS)
Conduct comparative research and use real-world evidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Health Services Administration
Learn how to handle the critical jobs in information systems, finance, marketing and other business areas for healthcare organizations.
Health Services Administration (MHSA)
A CAHME-accredited, nationally-ranked program preparing leaders in healthcare management.
History or English Education (MA)
Study the past, or help young people finish high school fully prepared for college.
Industrial Organizational Psychology (MS)
Become an expert in organizational development, talent management, human resources research, and much more.
Leadership Studies Doctoral Program (Ed.D)
Enhance the leadership capacity of working professionals from a variety of organizational and community contexts.
Middle Childhood Education
Specialize in social studies, math, science or reading while developing the skills needed to teach grades 4-9.
Montessori - Online
Learn to inspire and educate the future generation through hands-on-learning, self-directed play and collaboration.
Montessori Education (MED)
Become scientific observers who can provide students with developmentally-appropriate environments.
Multicultural Literature (MED)
They say globalization is making our world grow smaller. Teachers who study Multicultural Literature for Children know it's really making our lives much richer by exposing our children to a wealth of literature from a broad and increasingly diverse variety of different cultures.
Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Improve people's lives by using meaningful activity to address physical, emotional or educational needs,
Occupational Therapy (OTD - Candidacy Status)
Improve people's lives by using useful activity to meet their needs.
Radiology Technology and MRI
Learn how to produce quality images of human tissues, organs, bones and vessels using imaging equipment.
Reading Specialist (MED)
Influence youth to become lifelong readers–and in turn–lifelong learners.
School Counseling (MA)
Gain the individual attention, community building, ethics and values it takes to work in a school setting.
Secondary Education
Prepare to become a competent, professional, secondary school teacher.
Secondary Education (MED)
Prepare to become a competent, professional, beginning, secondary or pre K-12 school teacher.
Social Work
Empower individuals and communities by connecting them with resources and advocating for social change.
Special Education
Gain the skills needed to shape the lives of children as an intervention specialist.
Special Education - Online (MED) and (MS)
Better serve and educate students with special needs.
Sport Administration (MED)
Develop leadership skills and prepare for success within the expanding sport industry.
Sport Management
Gain experience through organizing, budgeting and evaluating official sports organizations.
Sport Marketing
Explore the world of sport marketing, from PR to advertising, digital media and more.
Teach Engl to Speakers of Other Lang (MED)
Respect the diversity and multiculturalism of English language learners.
Williams College of Business
Accountancy (MS)
Prepare for a career as an outstanding and ethical professional accountant.
Accounting
Measure, process and communicate financial information for companies and corporations.
Business Administration (MBA)
Get immersed in leadership, team-building and strategy courses to prepare for an ever-changing business world.
Business Analytics
Help businesses make better decisions through data analysis and statistical modeling.
Business Undecided
Gain the knowledge, skills and networking needed to succeed in today's business world.
Customer Analytics (MS)
Help companies make data-led, customer-centric, problem-solving, business decisions.
Executive MBA (MBA)
For accomplished professionals who want to earn a MBA degree with other students of the same experience level and drive to succeed.
Finance
Discover the techniques for making effective financial decisions for indidivuals and companies.
Information Systems
Blend technology and business and learn to implement computerized methods.
International Business
Gain a foundation in international business principles and practices within world trade and economies.
Marketing
Master the world of marketing, from sales and advertising to research and brand management.
MBA - Online (MBA)
Be prepared to make an immediate impact in the evolving business world.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Immerse yourself in the world of HR, from staffing and compensation to training and development.
Sustainability Economics and Management
Learn to balance business needs with social concern.