Chemistry
Chemists use atoms and molecules—the stuff that makes up all matter in the universe—and learn the science and art of transforming them to help solve critical 21st-century challenges.
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Business Administration
Business administration students acquire the knowledge and skills to manage and lead in a globally complex business world and in a socially responsible manner.
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Black and Africana Studies
The major is designed for students who want to understand why Black lives matter from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Our country is dealing with the legacies of slavery and Jim Crow, confronting the devastation of mass incarceration, and understanding recent events in the light of white supremacy.
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Biology
The biology major provides students with the broad background necessary for various careers in the biological sciences and medicine. Students gain an understanding of the basic principles of genetics, ecology, evolution, cell biology, and anatomy and physiology.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic study of humankind across space and time. The discipline is divided into four fields: cultural anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, and physical/biological anthropology, all of which are represented in the department offerings.
American Studies
An interdisciplinary program, American studies offers a wide range of courses that develop the analytical, research, and communication skills necessary for success in a variety of fields. The major integrates materials, themes, and approaches from diverse areas of study, including history, literature, political science, sociology, communication, film and media, gender and sexuality, African American studies, and Native American studies.
Accounting
Geneseo’s accounting program provides outstanding preparation for careers in professional and corporate accounting as well as many other areas in business and finance.
Geography
Known as a “bridging” discipline that focuses on human-environment interaction, geography unites the natural and social sciences. Geneseo offers both natural science and social science courses, integrating them in areas such as sustainability, climate change, conservation, resource management, urban and regional planning, biogeography, and geographic information systems (GIS).