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.
Latest News
Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Brock, Class of 2005
Millsaps taught me how to think outside the box, which was essential when I had to take on a completely different career than I had studied.
Alumni Spotlight: Madelyn Palomeque, Class of 2014
Madelyn gives back to Millsaps because she believes in the transformative power of a liberal arts education. As a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, she is committed to supporting future generations of students, ensuring they have the same enriching experience that shaped her life.
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gerhardt, Class of 2018
Millsaps offers students the opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and build meaningful relationships.
Majors First! Millsaps Launches Support Network for First-Gen Students
Many first-gen students feel isolated and unsure about how to approach college. Majors First seeks to break down the barriers, foster engagement, increase success and promote a sense of community among these students.