University Curricula

All undergraduate curricula of the university lead to the bachelor’s degree and have a common area of general education subjects, which provide a rich, liberal education. The selection of a particular curriculum is one of the most important decisions you will make as a college student. It determines your major area of concentrated study and also directly or indirectly determines your professional future.

The selection of a curriculum or area of specialization should be made with care after considering your academic strengths, areas of interest, plans for future study, and career goals. You may want to consult with friends, family members, university counselors, or faculty advisors before making a decision. If you plan to undertake graduate study after completing your bachelor’s degree, you should look into the admissions requirements for the schools and graduate programs you are considering.

If you do not declare a major at the time you are admitted, you will be enrolled as an exploratory studies student under the Office for Exploratory Studies. The office provides a wide variety of academic support services so exploratory studies students can make normal progress toward a degree while exploring educational and career options. Exploratory Studies students must declare a major by the middle of their sophomore year. The dean of the School of Academic Programs and Services is the academic dean for all exploratory studies students.

Undergraduate Degrees

Shippensburg University provides undergraduate curricula leading to five degrees:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

These degree programs are offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the John L. Grove College of Business, and the College of Education and Human Services.

Departments and Majors

The following table lists the departments in each college and the major programs available for each department.

General Education

General Education Program

University Curricula

Undergraduate Degrees

Departments and Majors

General Education

Shippensburg University

College of Arts and Sciences

Art and Design Department

Biology Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

Communication, Journalism and Media Department

Disability Studies Program

Economics Department

English Department

Ethnic Studies Program

Geography/Earth Science Department

History/Philosophy Department

Communication Studies Department

Interdisciplinary Arts Program

International Studies Program

Mathematics Department

Global Languages and Cultures Department

Music/Theatre Arts Department

Physics Department

Political Science Department

Professional Studies Program

Psychology Department

Sociology/Anthropology Department

Technical/Professional Communications Program

Women’s and Gender Studies Program

School of Engineering

Wood Honors College

John L. Grove College of Business

Accounting/Management Information Systems Department

Finance/Supply Chain Management Department

Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship Department

Business Department

College of Education and Human Services

Criminal Justice Department

Educational Leadership and Special Education Department

Exercise Science Department

Military Science Department

Social Work/Gerontology Department

Teacher Education Department

The Elnetta G. Jones University Center for Student Success and Exploratory Studies

Academic Engagement & Exploratory Studies Department