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Education goes far beyond the classroom. In Emmanuel’s educational studies major, you’ll build transferable skills—like communication, leadership, and collaboration—that prepare you for a wide range of roles in curriculum development, training, human resources, nonprofit leadership and education policy. Whether you're planning to work in a school, a museum, a business or a government agency, this major helps you understand how people learn and how to help them thrive.

Elementary educators help students build the skills, and the confidence, they’ll carry for life. As an elementary education major at Emmanuel, you’ll gain the tools to teach core subjects with clarity, creativity and care, while supporting students’ social, emotional and developmental growth.

Through coursework, classroom simulations and field placements in Boston’s diverse public and private schools, you’ll learn to meet the needs of every learner from day one. Whether you’re building literacy skills, guiding group work, or helping young minds navigate big questions, you’ll be grounded in research-based methods and real-world practice.

From your first education course to your final student-teaching experience, you’ll be supported by faculty mentors who are committed to justice, inclusion and preparing you for the meaningful work of teaching. Emmanuel’s program lays the foundation for graduate study and certification, as well as a lifelong impact in education.

At Emmanuel, the English major prepares you to think critically, communicate effectively and understand the stories that shape people, cultures and societies. Through the study of literature, you'll develop the analytical, writing and research skills employers value across industries, preparing you for careers in education, law, publishing, communications, marketing, nonprofit leadership, business and graduate study.

By exploring major works of British, American and World literature, you'll examine enduring questions about identity, justice, power and the human experience. From William Shakespeare's tragedies to the novels of Toni Morrison, George Orwell and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, you'll learn how writers have documented history, challenged injustice and inspired social change. Along the way, you'll strengthen your cultural awareness, empathetic reasoning and ability to interpret complex ideas from multiple perspectives.

With a curriculum spanning British, American and World literature alongside intensive writing, discussion and analysis, Emmanuel's English major equips you with versatile skills that translate across professions and throughout a lifetime of learning.

Emmanuel's interdisciplinary film minor explores how movies shape culture, challenge perspectives and tell stories that resonate across time and place. Drawing on coursework in English, art, modern languages, communication and theater, you'll examine film as both an artistic medium and a powerful form of communication.

You'll build skills in film analysis, visual storytelling and media production while exploring topics such as film theory, documentary, adaptation, photography and theatrical design. Through hands-on creative work and critical analysis, you'll learn how films represent diverse voices, influence public conversations and inspire social change. Whether you're interested in filmmaking, media, communications or simply becoming a more thoughtful viewer, the minor provides a strong foundation in the language and impact of cinema.

In today’s fast-moving global economy, smart financial decision-making is critical, for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As a finance major at Emmanuel, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how capital is raised, managed, and invested—and how finance shapes everything from household budgets to multinational strategy.

Our program blends theory with applied experience. You’ll study topics like portfolio management, international finance, corporate strategy, and behavioral decision-making while building quantitative skills in forecasting, modeling, and analytics.

Located just a few train stops from Boston’s historic financial district, you’ll have access to internships and networking opportunities at leading firms, nonprofits, and fintech startups. Whether you’re interested in corporate finance, sustainable investing, personal financial planning or public sector work, Emmanuel’s finance major prepares you to lead with integrity, make informed decisions and adapt to change in a complex economy.

At Emmanuel, the interdisciplinary food studies minor explores how food shapes culture, health, the environment, business and society. Through courses spanning the liberal arts, natural and physical sciences, and business, you'll examine topics such as food production, sustainability, food security, public health, global food systems and the cultural traditions that influence what we eat.

You'll investigate how food intersects with identity, history, politics and social justice while gaining practical experience through experiential learning projects. Along the way, you'll develop the analytical, scientific and business skills to understand the environmental, economic and social challenges facing today's food systems and contribute to more sustainable and equitable solutions.

The chemistry major with a concentration in forensic science explores the role of science in solving crimes and supporting the justice system. You’ll learn how chemical and biological evidence is collected, analyzed and interpreted to inform investigations and protect public safety.

Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll study techniques such as toxicology, DNA analysis and trace evidence detection. Hands-on lab experience and case-based learning help you connect classroom theory to real-world forensic applications.

Located in Boston, Emmanuel offers access to internship opportunities with regional crime labs, medical examiners’ offices, and legal organizations. Whether you’re interested in forensic analysis, law enforcement, or health and safety fields, this concentration prepares you to apply science with purpose and precision.

How have the diverse experiences, contributions and voices of all individuals and groups—those both marginalized and empowered by gender identities, and including those who identify as women and the LGBTQ+ community—advanced the way we think about gender and inequality? Through this interdisciplinary minor, you will have the opportunity to explore gender in both historical and contemporary perspectives, the ways gender affects identities and relationships, the representation of gender in the arts and media, and the politics surrounding gender identity and construction. You will also question assumptions and challenge stereotypes on gender equity, race, ethnicity, class, ability, religious affiliation and other categories of identity.

This interdisciplinary program integrates the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to seek answers to the enormous health challenges facing the U.S. and the world. This includes how factors influencing health promotion and disease prevention intersect with the environmental, political, and social determinants of health to vulnerable populations locally and globally. The major and minor therefore cover issues of the science of disease and health as they relate to public policy, poverty, race, class, gender, ethics, peace and war, as well as mental healthcare and cultural components of addiction and how healthcare providers can best communicate with the public

In an age when information comes from every imaginable source, it is the graphic designer’s job to create meaningful visual concepts that give order to information and communicate ideas that inspire and inform their audience. At Emmanuel, you will find a department rich in experience, creative vision and dedicated staff; a program that develops skill through research, problem-solving and practical application; and a thriving local art scene.

The biology major with a concentration in health sciences at Emmanuel equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in competitive graduate programs and healthcare careers—from medicine and dentistry to public health and nursing.

Located in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel offers direct access to world-renowned hospitals, research centers, and public health organizations. Through internships, clinical partnerships, and faculty-mentored research, you’ll apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world challenges in human health.

This concentration combines a rigorous foundation in the biological sciences with specialized courses in areas such as human physiology, genetics, and health policy—preparing you for a future in patient care, research or healthcare innovation.

Historians seek to understand the past and how it can impact the future of humankind. A truly interdisciplinary field that encompasses art, architecture, economics, philosophy, politics, technology and more, history is made every single day. At Emmanuel, you will explore the enormous variety of human experiences and how society has evolved from its past—or if it is destined to repeat it.

Human resources professionals play a critical role in building fair, inclusive, and engaging workplaces. At Emmanuel, the human resources management minor equips you with the knowledge and skills to help organizations recruit and retain talent, shape company culture, and develop people-centered policies that align with social, legal, and economic frameworks.

You’ll explore how HR is evolving beyond compliance to focus on creating productive, energized teams and fostering environments where employees can thrive. Through courses in HR strategy, employment law, and organizational behavior, you’ll learn how to support effective hiring practices, develop compensation strategies, and navigate the dynamics of workplace culture.

As advised by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the curriculum combines a base of business courses and electives centered on communications, data analysis, and supporting diverse and inclusive work environments.

Emmanuel’s minor in industrial-organizational psychology explores how people think, act, and interact in professional settings. You will learn how psychological principles inform hiring, leadership, employee satisfaction, and workplace culture, skills that apply to human resources, business, and consulting.

Through the College's Boston location, you are well-positioned to intern with organizations and agencies that value behavioral insight and workplace strategy. The I/O psychology minor complements majors in psychology, business, sociology and more.

By partnering with both academic departments as well as campus centers, such as the Library Learning Commons, you have access to the tools, training, and academic foundation that is becoming instrumental to future career success. The mission of IDDS is to bring the power of computing into the liberal arts environment, and empower you to understand, analyze, and affect change in our digitally-managed world.