University of Mary Washington

Are you drawn to the chemistry of life? Biochemistry studies life on the molecular and atomic levels – deep inside of each living organism at its most basic components. It encompasses not only the structures of the chemical components of living matter but also the metabolism of living matter and molecular genetics. If you find that interesting, this might be the major for you.

In the UMW biochemistry major, which you will pursue through the Department of Chemistry, you’ll take chemistry, biology, and physics as well as biochemistry lectures and labs. If you choose, there are electives in nutrition and metabolism, the biology of cancer, biochemistry of proteins, and more.... [-]

As a University of Mary Washington biology major, you might collect samples on the Rappahannock River one day then contribute to a class discussion on ecology the next. Our biology major goes beyond molecules and microscopes, feeding your curiosity about living things, fostering the scientific process, and challenging you to find fresh approaches to research.

Course offerings include human biology, organism function and diversity, botany, chordate anatomy, plant ecology, animal ecology, entomology, histology, genetics, nutrition and metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, animal behavior, neurobiology, endocrinology, vertebrate zoology, ornithology, virology, the biology of cancer, and more.... [-]

Our bachelor’s program in chemistry takes you beyond beakers and test tubes, deep into a discipline that touches every aspect of our lives. Core courses in organic, analytical, and physical chemistry spark important connections between physics and math, biology and medicine. Hands-on opportunities and research in our-state-of-the-art labs put you in a position to make breakthroughs that matter.

UMW’s bachelor’s program in chemistry covers societal, organic, physical, and environmental chemistry, and offers courses in biochemistry, chemical analysis, chemical outreach, and more.

Students are encouraged to pursue research and internship opportunities with such employers as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the American Chemical Society.... [-]

Communication and technology are in constant motion. Our bachelor’s program in communications and digital studies teaches adults – and tech-savvy teens – to share ideas in a media-driven world. A cutting-edge curriculum targets emerging technology and teaches you to create powerful messaging, design multi-media campaigns, and build a digital identity.

Pair core courses in communications and digital studies with an exciting array of electives, including Introduction to Film Studies; Games and Culture; Approaches to Video Art; Social Media; The Graphic Novel; and History of the Information Age.

The communication and digital studies major requires 36 credits in two core groups – 15 credits in communications, 9 credits in digital studies – plus 12 elective credits.... [-]

Want to write cutting-edge software? Code the next killer app? Computer scientists find innovative solutions to complex problems. Our bachelor’s program combines theory, application, technique, and design. Explore computer architecture, multi-threaded programming, and software engineering, and choose from electives in networks, 3D graphics, computer security, and more.

The bachelor’s program in computer science offers an array of courses, including problem-solving with databases, digital storytelling, computer ethics, theoretical foundations of computing, Web application development, artificial intelligence, data mining, software engineering, and more.... [-]

UMW’s environmental science — natural science major explores the relationships between biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and Earth science. Our interdisciplinary program encourages undergraduate research and fosters the analytical, critical thinking, and communications skills you’ll need as a working scientist or graduate scholar.

The environmental science-natural science major gives you a solid background in biological, ecological, chemical, and geological principles. With this foundation, and with guidance from faculty advisors, you’ll craft a course of study that meets your interests and career goals.

As a University of Mary Washington geography major, you’ll take classes in cultural, political, economic, and physical aspects of places around the globe. You’ll learn how humans interact with their environments, both human-made and natural, and you’ll have opportunities to broaden your life experience by studying abroad. Thanks to UMW’s strong liberal arts program and interdisciplinary approach, you’ll gain communication and technical skills that will enhance your career — and your whole life.

The geography major has three areas of emphasis:

Major in business administration at the University of Mary Washington and you’ll position yourself to succeed in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur. You’ll learn ethics, strategy, legalities, and more from master teachers, some who’ve worked for Fortune 500s. And our research and internship opportunities will give you the real-world experience you need to make a difference.

UMW’s bachelor’s program in the College of Business allows you to major in accounting, general business, international business, or marketing. In addition, the program covers information systems and applications, applied statistics and business research, legal environment of business, principles of management, federal taxation, organizational behavior, human resource management, decision analysis, principles of finance, commercial law, consumer behavior, leadership theory and practice, negotiation, and more.... [-]