Political Science
The political science major focuses on the study of politics in the United States and other countries other than the United States, the political relations between nations, and the contributions of political philosophers.
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Physics
Physics is the study of how the universe works, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxy clusters. Physics majors at Geneseo develop advanced problem-solving skills and get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art lab equipment that is useful for a wide variety of technical careers.
Philosophy
Philosophy class sizes are small, and majors are encouraged to combine philosophy with other majors. Courses explore responsible citizenship, intellectual humility, and skills desired by today’s employers: analysis, communication, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Neuroscience
The neuroscience major is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for advanced studies in brain and cognitive sciences in a graduate school, medical school, or related health program, or for a career in the biomedical industry.
Mathematics
The mathematics major combines a strong traditional math foundation with opportunities for student research, a successful adolescence education program, and preparation in applied mathematics and statistics. It challenges students to apply classroom learning and research to real-world problems.
International Relations
In the multidisciplinary international relations program, students may take the courses of greatest interest to them, dipping into the fields of political science, international relations, history, geography, sustainability, communication, sociology, economics, business, and more.
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History
History courses at Geneseo let students explore how humans throughout history have survived, grown, resisted, and changed—from the environmental history of modern Africa to the struggle for workers’ rights in the 20th-century US to the intellectual history of the Islamic world.
English
Widely honored for its teaching excellence, the English department believes students flourish when given the freedom to pursue their own passions. The English major is short on rigid requirements and long on dynamism and variety.
Economics
Geneseo’s economics program emphasizes quantitative skills with courses such as statistics, quantitative methods, data analytics, and econometrics. Combined with calculus and an introduction to statistical software, the major positions students to be highly competitive in the labor market and provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in economics and other related fields.
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.