Mercer University's French program invites you to make connections between French language study and your personal and professional goals. By studying French language, culture, society, and literature in our inherently interdisciplinary program, you will graduate from Mercer with highly sought-after skills such as critical thinking, textual analysis, and cultural competence — not to mention reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in a language spoken by 300 million people worldwide. French will prepare you for: Careers in health care, business, diplomacy, education, translation, and more Peace Corps Travel to over 30 countries in Europe and Africa Navigating francophone cultures

The world as we know it is shaped by words. From the names we bear to the stories we tell, human experience is defined by our relationships with language. Words can hurt or heal, obscure or illuminate, destroy or create. As playwright Tom Stoppard argues, “If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.” The English major at Mercer engages students with this aspect of language as an instrument of change. Students explore how literature is written, read, and used as a means of responding to real world issues.

Mercer University's Criminal Justice major is designed to widen your perspective on legal and social issues. The major is offered through the Sociology department, with criminal justice courses taught in conjunction with other departments including: Psychology Political Science Africana Studies Philosophy Religion

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication is one of the most versatile degrees that Mercer University offers. Students learn how to apply current theories to enhance communication across a variety of contexts. Coursework covers communication and society, elements of persuasion, and intercultural communication through three concentrations: Digital Media Communication, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations. Digital Media Communication equips students with the ability to create content and communicate effectively through new and rapidly changing digital and social media platforms. Organizational Communication explores the theories, strategies, and skills needed to understand communication in organizations. Roles may include improving the flow of information within businesses to enhance operations, profitability, and overall function. Public Relations focuses on developing and assessing communication campaigns, building relationships with various stakeholders, and monitoring an organization's image.

Explore ancient worlds by diving deep into classical studies. You'll uncover Greco-Roman culture and discover how these societies are intertwined with our world today. Historic texts and worlds that are removed in space and time will come to life and demand your attention. Your engagement in the classics will enhance your personal development and help you reach your professional goals. By pursuing a Classical Studies major that's paired with a Latin minor, you will have a breadth of knowledge that can be used in a variety of fields. The Classical Studies major provides a perfect opportunity to double major with a foreign language of your choice - French, Latin, or Spanish. As you dive into ancient texts, you will uncover how the Greco-Roman culture played a pivotal role in the development of various modern languages. Our intimate student-to-professor ratio creates a welcoming environment that allows for personal attention and discussion-based classes

As an Asian Studies minor at Mercer University, you will explore the culture, history, politics, people, and beliefs of the Asian culture. You will be challenged and stretched by our curriculum, and you will discover the mysteries of Asia. To fully immerse yourself in the Asian culture, we encourage you to sign up for a study abroad experience. You will witness the information in your textbook come to life, and you will earn three credit hours toward your Asian Studies minor. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Mercer's Chinese Language and Culture Study Abroad Program at Nanjing University.

What is anthropology? Anthropology is the holistic study of what makes us human. Mercer University's anthropology degree provides solid grounding in methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding human cultural diversity. As an anthropology major, you will learn about different cultures, develop empathy for people who are different from you, and be exposed to a wide variety of approaches to understanding human diversity, including those rooted in four sub-disciplines: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology. At Mercer, our anthropology faculty specialize in cultural anthropology with an emphasis on applied and activist work. Electives are offered in the other three sub-disciplines.

Mercer University's Africana Studies major equips you to engage with history, politics, current events, and cultures from new and different perspectives. The Africana Studies major is a Bachelor of Arts degree and is an excellent platform to begin reaching your higher-learning goals. You will you explore questions of race, civil rights, history, and political engagement of black Americans.

An accounting degree in Mercer's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program will prepare you for a career in the profession. Accounting Business majors graduate with a deep understanding of areas in the field, including financial, cost, audit, taxation, not-for-profit, and governmental accounting. Beyond the classroom, Mercer's dedicated and experienced faculty combine foundational knowledge with real-world experience. As a result, you will be ready to launch your career or pursue graduate school to advance your skills. Mercer students are also consistently passing the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam, opening the door for a wide variety of accounting positions.

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Mercer University's Communication Studies major challenges you to re-learn the art of communication by offering opportunities outside of the classroom, presenting real-world knowledge, and introducing new methods of communication. When you choose to major in Communication Studies, you are pursuing an education that will challenge and transform your personal and professional life.

History involves much more than acquiring knowledge about the past. Mercer University's History program challenges students to examine historical records and craft their own compelling and relevant interpretations to share with their peers, scholars, and the public. Critical reading, active classroom discussions, and hands-on work with historical archives and collections help students to foster an understanding of the breadth of human experience and encourage use of that awareness to improve the lives of others in their communities. The program cultivates effective oral communication, close textual analysis, and the ability to synthesize disparate information and ideas into a meaningful message--- all skills greatly desired by advanced or professional degree programs as well as employers.

Our Creative Writing major challenges you to take your passion for writing to the next level. Our wide-ranging student opportunities, motivated classmates, and supportive professors will help you sharpen your skills and become a stronger writer. When you graduate, you can be confident that you will be prepared to: Communicate new concepts and ideas Create content for the workplace Share information persuasively Write your own work

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree develops critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills as students explore and investigate Western and World Literature's great works in its core and all concentrations.