Areas of Study
Explore What You Can Study
Choose from fields that explore the arts, humanities, social sciences, culture, communication and more.
Acting and Performance
Acting and Performance at Florida Atlantic University is about developing your craft as a performer—on stage and on screen—through hands-on training, creative exploration, and real-world experience.
Anthropology
Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University is the study of what it means to be human—past and present. You'll explore how people adapt, create culture, and shape societies across the globe.
Architecture
At Florida Atlantic University, architecture is about shaping the built environment to improve lives and communities.
Art
At Florida Atlantic University, the arts are about igniting your creativity, building your skills, and connecting you with a vibrant community of artists, performers, and scholars.
Art History
Art History at Florida Atlantic University is the study of visual culture across time and place. You'll explore how art shapes—and is shaped by—history, society and ideas.
Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University combines creative artistry with business acumen to prepare students for successful careers in the creative economy.
Caribbean & Latin American Studies
Caribbean & Latin American Studies at Florida Atlantic University offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the history, cultures, politics, and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Classical Studies
Classical Studies at Florida Atlantic University investigates the languages, literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Cultures, Languages and Literatures
Cultures, Languages and Literatures at Florida Atlantic University provides students with global perspective and cross-cultural competence through language and literary analysis.
Commercial Music
Commercial Music at Florida Atlantic University equips students for dynamic careers in music production, composition, and the music industry.
Communication Studies
Communication Studies at Florida Atlantic University explores human communication across interpersonal, organizational, and public contexts.
Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature at Florida Atlantic University examines literary traditions across cultural, linguistic, and national boundaries.
Comparative Studies
Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University offers an interdisciplinary doctoral program centered on culture, society, and the arts.
Construction Administration
Construction Administration at Florida Atlantic University prepares professionals to manage building projects, budgets, and operational strategies.
Construction Management
Construction Management at Florida Atlantic University provides hands-on technical and leadership skills for leading modern construction initiatives.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing at Florida Atlantic University nurtures fiction writers, poets, and essayists through workshop-centered mentorship and literary craft.
Culture, Society and Politics
Culture, Society and Politics at Florida Atlantic University examines the intersection of social structures, political systems, and cultural expression.
Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts
Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts at Florida Atlantic University fosters creative problem solving and visual storytelling across modern media.
Dance
Dance at Florida Atlantic University provides rigorous movement training, choreographic theory, and performance opportunities.
Data Science in Society
Data Science in Society at Florida Atlantic University explores the ethical, cultural, and political impacts of data and technology on human communities.
English
English at Florida Atlantic University cultivates critical thinking, literary appreciation, and advanced writing skills.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies
English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies at Florida Atlantic University supports non-native speakers in mastering academic English proficiency.
Environment and Society
Environment and Society at Florida Atlantic University addresses environmental challenges through social, cultural, and policy perspectives.
Ethics, Law & Society
Ethics, Law & Society at Florida Atlantic University investigates moral frameworks, legal institutions, and contemporary social issues.
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies at Florida Atlantic University examines race, ethnicity, and identity in historical and global contexts.
Film, Video & New Media
Film, Video & New Media at Florida Atlantic University trains students in digital filmmaking, media critique, and visual storytelling.
Global Studies
Global Studies at Florida Atlantic University analyzes international relations, global economies, and cross-cultural dynamics.
Health Humanities
Health Humanities at Florida Atlantic University examines healthcare, illness, and wellness through humanistic and artistic perspectives.
History
History at Florida Atlantic University investigates the human past to better understand modern global developments and decisions.
Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Humanities at Florida Atlantic University allows students to customize a versatile degree across multiple disciplines.
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies at Florida Atlantic University explores Jewish history, religion, literature, and contemporary culture.
Multimedia Studies
Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University combines media production, digital design, and media theory.
Music
Music at Florida Atlantic University offers premier performance, composition, and music education training.
Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit Management at Florida Atlantic University prepares leaders for impactful public service and mission-driven organizations.
Philosophy
Philosophy at Florida Atlantic University engages fundamental questions about knowledge, existence, ethics, and logic.
Peace, Justice and Human Rights
Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Florida Atlantic University explores strategies for social change, advocacy, and human dignity.
Political Science
Political Science at Florida Atlantic University analyzes political systems, public policies, governance, and political behavior.
Public Administration
Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University trains public sector leaders in policy formulation, management, and governance.
Public Management
Public Management at Florida Atlantic University develops executive and analytical skills for managing public and nonprofit organizations.
Public Procurement
Public Procurement at Florida Atlantic University provides specialized training in government contracting, purchasing, and supply chain ethics.
Religious Studies
Religious Studies at Florida Atlantic University investigates world religions, sacred texts, and their role in global society.
Sociology
Sociology at Florida Atlantic University examines social institutions, group behavior, inequality, and community dynamics.
Studio Art
Studio Art at Florida Atlantic University nurtures creative expression in painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and digital arts.
Theatre & Dance
Theatre & Dance at Florida Atlantic University integrates performance, design, technology, and dramatic literature.
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Florida Atlantic University explores gender, sexuality, and social justice through an intersectional lens.