Areas of Study
Pursue your passion
Intellectual pursuits require individual initiative and the development of essential skills. A Millsaps College education is designed to encourage critical thinking, reasoned and clear expression, and creative problem solving. Whatever your passion, we pursue these ideals across all disciplines.
Program Finder – Explore Your Options
What do you love to do? What excites you? What’s your dream job? Our program finder helps you explore majors based on your interests.
Fine Arts
Expand your creative and artistic skills while gaining knowledge and experience. Artistic disciplines include painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital art, animation and art history.
Humanities
Explore how literary and philosophical expression, geography and the traditions of global cultures shape our society. Gain understanding of diverse peoples and cultures and discover how ideologies have influenced civilization.
Social Sciences
From the human mind to the global economy, social sciences look as how humans interact with the world, society and institutions. Dive into how society works and how to use that knowledge to address today’s real-world challenges.
Business
Shape the future of business with essential tools and techniques. Become a competitive and innovative business professional who helps drives economic development and creates value for our communities.
Pre-Professional Programs
Do you want to pursue a professional degree? Our pre-professional programs provide you with the skills, knowledge and experiences necessary for graduate school admission and to excel in your chosen profession.
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