Academics - McPherson College Skip to content Quicklinks Incoming Student Info Financial Aid Admissions Deposit Catalog & Schedule Auto Restoration Alumni Office Employment Ventures in Christian Discipleship President’s Office Giving to MC News Events Directory Employment Contact Pursuing knowledge together. Overview At McPherson College, we believe in the energetic pursuit of knowledge. Through hands-on projects, exploring new ideas together, and program experiences that prepare you for a career, your academic team will spark your intellectual curiosity. ​ You’ll walk, talk, and eat alongside your professors, absorbing their knowledge and wrestling with ideas you’ve never considered. In fact, it’s common around here for faculty to invite students over for dinner and healthy debate. ​ With over 60 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, McPherson College gives you the flexibility to explore many academic interests, take chances, ask questions, and be part of a campus that prizes curiosity and collaboration over competition.​ Majors Academic Programs Meet the team. Every McPherson College student has a team committed to your academic success and career preparation. Let us know what you're interested in and start building your team! Request Info Art & Design Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Digital Media, Art Education, Major Minor Emphases (5) Automotive Restoration Art & Design, Communications, History, Management, Technology Major Emphases (5) Behavioral Sciences Psychology (Child Development, Health and Human Services), Sociology (Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services) Major Minor Emphases (4) Business Administration Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing Major Minor Emphases (4) Communication Communication, Social Justice & Advocacy, Digital Media Major Minor Engineering Mechanical Engineering Major English, Teaching Licensure, ESL Endorsement Major Minor Exercise Science Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology Major Emphases (2) Health Science Health Science, Healthcare Management Major Emphases (4) History & Politics History, Politics & History, Teaching Licensure Major Minor Mathematics Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Teaching Licensure Major Minor Music Music Performance, Music Education Major Minor Natural Sciences Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability, Teaching Licensure, Pre-Professional Programs Major Minor Philosophy & Religion Philosophy and Religion: Pre-Law; Philosophy and Religion Major Minor Spanish Teaching Licensure, Spanish (PK-12), ESL (6-12) Major Minor Sport Studies Sport Studies, Sport Management Major Minor Teacher Education Elementary Education, Master of Education Major Theatre Theatre, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration and Events Management, Teaching Licensure Major Shape a specialized future. In addition to McPherson’s core academic programs, we have other ways to make sure your coursework makes a positive impact for your next steps—whether that’s gaining admission to graduate school or starting your career. Skip Slider Opportunities Pre-Professional Programs Our pre-professional programs prepare you for specialized training or advanced study. Capstone Experience During your senior year in the major you choose, you’ll complete a capstone project to share what you’ve learned and how you’ve grown during your time at McPherson. Design your major. A student-design major allows you to explore many career options by combining courses from different academic areas into one major. Study Abroad & Travel At McPherson College, you have two options for studying abroad by designing a full study abroad experience or participating in specific international travel study courses. 1 / 4 Get started. Are you ready to see what you will do and who you will become at McPherson College? We’ll guide you through the admissions process and connect you with financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make it happen. Admissions See for yourself. During your visit, you’ll meet faculty and students in your major and explore all that McPherson College and the community have to offer. Visit McPherson