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Academic Programs at Dean

Find your fit at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ in one of our four schools: Schools of Performing Arts, Dean R. Sanders '47 School of Business, and School of Liberal Arts. With a wide range of majors and minors to choose from, you will be able to explore your interests and pursue your passions creating a personalized plan for academic success.

Within some academic programs, you can also choose a track to fine tune your education. Major in Liberal Arts and Studies and follow the Pre-Law track, or get a degree in Theatre while focusing on production and design. At Dean, the opportunities are limitless.

Check out the areas of study below that interest you. For an in-depth look at all academic programs, degree offerings and course descriptions, visit the school specific pages and/or our Academic Catalog. We are excited to share two anticipated new majors for 2025:  Public Health and Neuroscience. 

Areas of Study Pathways to Choose

Acting

Major – BFA

Arts and Entertainment Management

Major

Arts Leadership

Minor

Athletic Coaching

Track within Athletic Coaching and Recreation Management

Athletic Coaching and Recreation Management

Major

Biology

Major

Business

Minor

Business Management

Major

Communications

Major, Minor

Choreography

Track within Dance (BFA)

Creative Writing

Minor

Criminal Justice

Track within Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Major

Cybersecurity

Minor

Dance

Major, BA; Minor

Dance BFA

Major, BFA

Dance Pedagogy

Track within Dance (BA)

Dance Studies

Track within Dance (BA)

Diversity and Equity Studies

Track within Sociology, Minor

Early Childhood Education

Major

English

Major, Minor

eSports and Gaming Administration

Track within Sport Management

eSports Management

Minor

Exercise Science

Major, Minor

Finance

Minor

Global Studies

Track within Liberal Arts and Studies

Health and Society

Track within Liberal Arts and Studies

History

Major, Minor

Homeland Security

Track within Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Hospitality Management

Track within Business Management, Minor

Human Services

Minor

Individually Designed

Track within Liberal Arts and Studies

Justice Studies

Minor

Liberal Arts and Studies

Major

Management

Track within Business Management

Marketing

Major, Minor

Musical Theatre

Major – BFA

Neuroscience

Minor

Performance

Track within Dance (BFA)

Performance

Track within Theatre

Performance/Choreography

Track within Dance (BA)

Pre-Athletic Training

Track within Exercise Science

Pre-Law

Track within Liberal Arts and Studies, Minor

Pre-Physical Therapy

Track within Biology

Pre-Physical Therapy

Track within Exercise Science

Pre-Physician Assistant

Track within Biology

Production and Design

Track within Theatre

Project Management

Track within Business Management, Minor

Psychology

Major, Minor

Public Health

Minor

Recreation Management

Track within Athletic Coaching and Recreation Management

Sociology

Major, Minor

Sport Management

Major

Sports Broadcasting

Major

Studio Management

Track within Dance (BA)

Theatre

Major, Minor

Theatre Studies

Track within Theatre

For students interested in pursuing an associate degree program, click here to learn more about our programs.