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Accounting
Do you like numbers? Is math a strong subject for you? Do you like to keep track of exactly how much money you have? Do puzzles intrigue you? If you answered yes to most of these questions, accounting might be the career for you. Find Out More

Art
Are you driven by your desire to create? Is expression your passion? Have you always admired an artist's ability to change the world, and history itself? BVU's art program is designed as an integral part of our liberal arts curriculum and is designed both for the student artist and the student interested in art. Find Out More

Arts Management
With a degree in Arts Management, you'll be able to take your passion and turn it into a career. The program challenges students to synthesize an understanding of their chosen art field with a comprehension of business foundations. Find Out More

Athletic Training
It's nearing the end of the fourth quarter. The team quarterback just went down with a wicked hit. Can he go on? Is he OK? The crowd doesn't move. But a team of athletic trainers do. In a matter of moments, they begin to assess the possible injury through sight and touch alone. Sound exciting? Find Out More

Bachelor of Applied Studies
If you have an associate's degree from a community college, the Bachelor of Applied Studies degree is a great way to earn your bachelor's. You'll take 300 and 400 level courses to complete your degree. Find Out More

Biochemistry
Biochemistry is a science at the interface between the physical and life sciences. Biochemistry students receive a solid foundation in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics and then take advanced courses in biology and chemistry. Find Out More

Biology
Biology is the study of life, from its simplest forms, like amoebas, to its most intricate, like human beings, and a fascinating spectrum in between. Did you know, for example, that the largest single organism in the world is a set of aspen trees that share the same root system? As a biology major, you explore concepts at a molecular level, on an evolutionary scale, and in modern terms of population and flux. Sound complex? That's life. Find Out More

Business Economics
Are you curious why the things you buy are priced the way they are? How companies decide what to pay their employees? How farmers, food distributors, and grocery stores determine what is charged for an ear of corn? If questions like these intrigue you and math is one of your favorite subjects, keep reading. Find Out More

Business Education
What do all great business leaders have in common? A good plan? Vision? The right team? Of course, but before any of that, they had a good teacher. If you've always had an innate ability to understand business, and you love helping others understand, think about teaching the next generation of business mavericks. Find Out More

Chemistry
Is science your thing? As a child, did you wonder why the sky was blue or how batteries work? Have you memorized the periodic table? Do you know what it is? Then you may have "chemistry" with chemistry. Find Out More

Communication & Graphic Design
The Communication and Graphic Design program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in visual communication. You will receive concentrated training in graphic design as well as courses in art, corporate communication and media studies. Find Out More

Communication and Peformance Studies - Theatre
The lights go down. A crowd falls silent. For a moment, you can hear everyone breathe in. Not just those in the seats, but the people backstage waiting to go on; the people in the catwalks high above, and in the booth in the back. The dressers, the actors, the stagehands all breathe in. It's the excitement of a theatre performance about to begin. Find Out More

Communication and Performance Studies - Communications Studies
The ability to communicate well is well documented as the quality that most helps land you a job and helps you keep your job as well as advance in your career. All that we do and are communicates important information about us to others. Do you wonder why some things grab your attention while others don't? It is because of our own unique interests and personalities and because various mediums (newspapers, online, TV, advertisements, etc.) have carefully crafted messages to reach specific groups of people. Find Out More

Communication and Performance Studies - Corporate Communication
One of the fine arts in business is the act of communication. From the first handshake to issuing a clear financial report for shareholders, closing a business deal, establishing effective partnerships, handling crises, or mass communications with the public, businesses rely on people who can get their point across, accurately, and with the reaction desired. Find Out More

Computer Science
If you told someone 25 years ago that computers would be installed in every new car, manage our appointments, monitor our homes, make every business more effective and guide strategic decisions, that person would be likely to doubt you, unless, of course, you were speaking to a computer scientist. It may be something that can be taken for granted now, but the process that gave rise to the modern computer took decades, and new uses for the computer continue to emerge. As technology continues to grow, so does the need for people who understand it. Find Out More

Computer Science/Mathematics
Anything a computer can do is largely based in mathematics. From the most basic operations to the images and animations that you see when cruising the net, everything comes from mathematics. Even the basic language of computers (binary) is comprised of one and zeros. But you already knew that, didn't you? Find Out More

Criminology/Criminal Justice
How does the law keep up with a constantly changing world? Criminology is the science of understanding crime, its causes, its effects, and its prevention. Criminal justice studies the methods of law enforcement, judicial action, and systems in place to enforce the law. The combination means that you will have a full view of the field, and truly prepared to stand up for what is right. Find Out More

Design Your Own Major
For students whose academic interests do not coincide with a single department or discipline, the interdisciplinary major offers an exciting student-designed alternative. Find Out More

Education
Picture the best teacher you ever had. Were they good because of the way they taught? How well they knew the subject they taught? How they reached out to different students? Their passion for teaching and the subject matter? If you're thinking about teaching, chances are, you had a teacher that inspired you. Find Out More

Elementary Education
Today's classrooms are diverse, complex environments where teachers must know how to reach out to a wide variety of students, bridging subject matter and the students' specific needs. The need for teachers able to demonstrate their knowledge and command the classroom is in demand. Find Out More

English
What's your favorite book? Who wrote it? What were the major themes? What was it about the writer's ability to describe a situation or bring a character or play to life? Perhaps you feel driven to write, capturing your thoughts (real or invented) and the world around you in works and phrases. Either way, you have a passion for the English language, so this may be the major for you. Find Out More

Environmental Science
How do you save the world? In today's world, this isn't an altruistic question. It's a question being asked of scientists, governments, businesses, and individuals with increasing urgency. Environmental issues are at the forefront of many people's minds. But who finds the answer? Find Out More

Exercise Science - Human Performance
Before a big game, some athletes think it's best to carbo-load by eating large pasta dinners. A person can tear a ligament in their knee, retrain themselves to walk on it, and not be aware of the damage they've done until years later. Video games like "Brain Boost" for Nintendo DS have entered the market and focus on improving an individual's memory and hand-eye coordination. These seemingly unrelated circumstances are actually all connected to the human mind and body, its abilities, and its deficits. They are also all connected to the study of human performance. Find Out More

Exercise Science- Sport Management
People in the sports and fitness industry are high energy personalities who can keep their eyes on many things at once and are good at encouraging people. They organize the Super Bowl and the Olympic Games, work in the front office for the Minnesota Vikings, run the training program for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and run youth sports programs. Find Out More

Exercise Science-Physical Education and Coaching
Think of your favorite athlete. What do they have in common with any other athlete? Great talent? Skill? They also probably have one thing in common, regardless of the sport. At one time of life or another, they had a great coach and teacher. Someone who was able to recognize their talents, challenge their weaknesses, and improve their game. Find Out More

Finance & Banking
If Mr. Burns on The Simpsons is one of your favorite characters, if you dream about helping Donald Trump grow his fortune, then maybe you're a born financier... someone who wants to help businesses and other organizations make money. You think in numbers/dollars and can see how to make those dollars grow not only tomorrow, but over time. Find Out More

General Science
The word "science" embraces many fields - biology chemistry, zoology, biochemistry, physics - the list could go on and on. There is one thing they all share. The scientific method. If you love science but aren't sure what field of science is for you, the general science program gives you a broad sense of each of the sciences and their applications. Find Out More

History
What is History? More than memorizing dates and names, it's a method of tracing who we are as a people by understanding who we were. By having a broad understanding of history, you begin to see how history has influenced everything around us, and what that means to you today. Find Out More

International Business
The idea of packing a suitcase, getting on a plane, and working in various places around the world excites you. And you've always had a knack for creativity and a desire for adventure in business enterprises. Combining your love for travel with your innate business sense is your idea of a dream job. Find Out More

Management
Today's managers have to be prepared not only to understand the goals of the business, but how to best use the skills and resources of the teams around them, their own knowledge, and other resources to achieve their goals. If you see this talent in yourself, think about management. Find Out More

Management Information Systems (MIS)
Do you see your computer as more than a device to play games on or surf the Net? Do you have a knack for getting computers to work together, building databases to track information, and using the power of the computer to collect and analyze data? It's what businesses do all the time to learn how to serve their customers better, see what products are selling best, and learn about their customers buying habits. Find Out More

Marketing
How does a product become all the rage...the iPod everyone must have, the Wii that flies off the shelf, the Tickle Me Elmo that has customers flocking to the stores at 5 a.m.? A lot of it is due to the marketing team, people who can get in the mind of the buyer and understand what is going to make the product irresistible. Are you one of them? Find Out More

Mathematics
If there is one language common to the world, it is mathematics. Math is a part of everything, from accounting to chemistry to literature to sailing and everything in between. Numbers help us understand any man-made institution and to explain how the world around us works. If you've always had a fascination with the language of numbers, read on. Find Out More

Mathematics - Corporate
Mathematics is essential to businesses. From the design of financial products, to sales projections, to statistical analysis, large businesses depend on people who understand how the two connect. If you've always had a way with numbers, and you enjoy analytical work, the mathematics-corporate major, may be the way to combine your two interests. Find Out More

Media Studies
You might have noticed that information is everywhere, waiting to be consumed. You can tune in, log on, switch to, or pick up a piece of information just about anywhere. But what makes that information worthwhile? Why does it matter to you? Most importantly, who's behind it? You could be there, taking the next important picture, writing the next big article (or blog), reporting live, or helping it all come together. Find Out More

Music
For some people, music is everything. It is their joy, their passion, and for some, their livelihood. Whether sitting with an orchestra, playing in a band, conducting a classroom or simply clicking on their iPod, music can be a way of life. If this sounds familiar, read along. Find Out More

Music Production and Technology
Are you interested in the way music gets from the studio to your iPod, radio or CD player? If producing music sounds like a good time, then do we have something for you! Find Out More

Philosophy and Religion
There are questions that aren't meant to be answered, but pondered. There are implications of belief systems in every institution. Philosophy and religion explore and debate questions that may not be answerable through science and research-rather they depend on belief, faith, and logic instead of proof or evidence, but are lacking neither. If you've found yourself drawn to the mysteries of life or pondering a path of faith, then a major in philosophy and religion may appeal to you. Find Out More

Physics
Does the rotation of a single atom affect the rotation of a planet? What is the maximum output of a muscle? Is invisibility possible? Do stars move? If you are the type to tackle big picture problems, have a love of calculation and reasoning, and seek to break ground in unforeseen ways, then you already have a natural affinity for physics. Find Out More

Political Science
Politics affect everything in the modern world. From environmental policy, to new laws regarding research, to the economics affecting the small pizza place down the street, government, and the politicians within, have a major impact in your daily life, and your future. You may see yourself as a "policy wonk," and no matter whether your views skew toward liberal or conservative, if you're interested in politics or public service, you'll have to understand the system from the inside-out. Find Out More

Political Science/Public Administration
Public administrators are big picture thinkers. They look for solutions to big problems like gang violence, poverty, and crime, they implement policies legislated by governments. Public administrators have to be skilled at bringing together big groups of people with very different goals and agendas and getting them to move in the same direction. Are you up to the task? Find Out More

Psychology
Understanding the human mind can help another person in distress, assist in breaking down a new market through advertising, or help diffuse a dangerous situation peacefully. It's amazing how far the mind (and its study) can take you. Find Out More

Secondary Education
BVU offers teaching licensures in a variety of subjects for classroom teachers. Find Out More

Social Science (Licensure only)
The social science major combines courses in economics, history, political science, and sociology. Find Out More

Social Work
Do you find yourself taking up causes? Are you the type to organize others? Do you like to set up people so they can help themselves? Are you motivated by the idea that you can help others? A degree in social work can help you achieve these objectives. Find Out More

Spanish
Spanish is second only to English in the number of countries that use it, and the number of people fluent in Spanish grows every day. This shift means that those who can communicate and understand the Spanish speaking community have a unique opportunity to work in an expanding market. It also offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a powerful culture by partaking in the celebrations, traditions, arts and history of those of Spanish descent. Find Out More