Accounting

The accounting major covers material including introductory principles, accounting information systems, managerial and cost accounting, tax accounting and auditing. Other courses such as economics, public speaking, management, marketing and business law are required to make students better equipped to compete in the job market. Many students structure their courses in preparation to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. Internships are readily available the junior and senior years.
Department of Accounting

Allied Health

Combined degree programs are available in radiologic technology and medical technology. Students complete approximately two to three years of academic courses at Greensboro College, followed by a two-year clinical program at an approved medical facility. Neither the College nor its affiliated institutions guarantees admission to the clinical portion of the program.
Department of Natural Sciences

Art

The art major is designed for the student who wants broad coverage in studio art and a comprehensive liberal arts education. The art education major is available for those who wish to teach art. All prospective art majors are required to have a portfolio review and to be interviewed by members of the department. Courses in the major include the fundamentals of form and composition in drawing, painting, two- and three-dimensional media, photography, art history and independent studios. Many graduates pursue advanced study in fine arts, and the department enjoys a strong placement record for its teacher education graduates.
Department of Art

Biology

The biology major offers several avenues for study in the life sciences, including programs in biology, teacher education, premedical and pre-veterinary studies. All students pursuing the biology major will take courses such as general biology, ecology and environmental science, genetics, chemistry, physics and special topics seminars. Other optional courses within the major include plant biology, anatomy and physiology, embryology and cell biology. Some of our graduates obtain positions in pharmaceutical and environmental firms such as Novartis, LabCorp and Genetic Designs; others obtain positions in science museums and zoos. Education majors are hired to teach in middle and high schools. Some students choose to attend graduate and professional schools. Biology majors can elect to intern in veterinary or medical practices or in science centers during the junior and senior years.
Department of Natural Sciences

Chemistry

The chemistry major covers a broad range of topics, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytic and inorganic chemistry, thermodynamics and physics. The capstone course is a research project designed by the student. This major provides a strong background for careers in biological research or for further study in graduate or medical schools.
Department of Natural Sciences

Education

The Teacher Education Program offers majors in elementary education, middle grades education, special education, birth through kindergarten and a preschool add-on licensure program for elementary and special education teachers. Additionally, teacher licensure tracks are available in nine majors for secondary education and K-12 programs. Fieldwork (actual classroom observation) begins with the first education course. By the time candiates begin student teaching, they will have participated in 100 to 150 fieldwork hours. Education candidates will study not only the methods of effective teaching and the topics they intend to teach but also cultural diversity in the classroom, school law, discipline and ethical issues. The final semester is a 15-week student teaching assignment. A special seminar class held in conjunction with student teaching includes the initial licensure application process for the state of North Carolina. Reciprocal agreements exist with 38 states, meaning that licensure in North Carolina would be recognized elsewhere. Requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program (usually during the sophomore year) include a 2.5 GPA and a successful score on the Praxis I Reading, Writing, and Mathematics exams. Greensboro College is known for producing very well-prepared teachers, and a high employment rate for our graduates has existed for many years. The program has received recognition and exemplary status by the State Board of Education.
Department of Education

English and Communications Studies

Literary study is a way to understand not just literature but life and culture. To that end majors in English and Communication Studies follow a course of study that allows them to explore a variety of written and visual forms and to study major texts in depth. They learn to read with an awareness of cultural context, to think clearly and accurately about texts, and to carry this precision into their own writing and speaking. Greensboro College offers both a major in English and a major in English and Communication Studies. Teacher licensure is available for students who wish to teach English at the middle or high school level. Interesting opportunities include internships in publishing and in newspaper and magazine writing, as well as tutoring in literacy programs.
Department of English and Communication Studies

Foreign Languages:

French, German, Greek, Spanish

Students pursuing a French or Spanish major will develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language, as well as an appreciation for the history, geography, literature and culture of the region. Teacher licensure is available in Spanish for those who wish to teach through the high school level. Courses in German and Greek are offered through the intermediate level, with additional opportunities for advanced study in those languages. Study abroad courses are offered during the summer and the academic year, and are arranged directly with Greensboro College, through other colleges or through a consortium of colleges and universities of which Greensboro College is a member. Students have studied in Australia, France, Spain, Mexico and Germany, for example. The bilingual abilities and appreciation for cultural diversity make foreign language graduates employable. Language majors find jobs in teaching, business and government, or pursue graduate degrees.
Department of French

History

The history major presents a wide range of courses. All students pursuing this major will take at least two semesters each of United States history and world history. With that background, the history major is ready for more advanced topics, which include the Holocaust, Women in United States History, Native American History, political theories and policies in history, and contemporary United States and European issues. The capstone course surveys major works of historical literature and methods of historical research. Teacher licensure is available to students wishing to teach social studies at the middle or high school level. A combined history/political science major is also offered. Graduates have pursued jobs in teaching and business, while others have been accepted into law school or advanced history programs.
Department of History

Mathematics

The mathematics curriculum is designed to meet the undergraduate preparation of students who want to pursue careers in industry as actuaries, statisticians or mathematicians, or who want to enter graduate school. Internships are available the junior and senior year. Courses cover topics such as calculus, linear algebra, logic and set theory, modern algebra, analysis and computer science. Teacher licensure is available for those who wish to teach mathematics at the middle grades or secondary level.
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Music

The music program is designed for students who wish to major in music performance or teach music. All prospective music majors are required to audition and to be interviewed by members of the music department. Courses for the major require theory, piano proficiency, sight singing and diction, music history and literature in addition to applied study. All music majors, except those pursuing teacher licensure in music, are required to present a half-hour recital during the senior year. Opportunities for instrumental performance are numerous and include participation in jazz ensembles, a brass band and community orchestras. Three choral groups--chorale, chamber singers and show choir--perform on and off campus. Graduates are hired as church music directors, school band directors and teachers, while others pursue graduate studies.
Department of Music

Political Science

The political science major provides sound training for life in a world that is influenced by political cultures, ideas and institutions. The discipline is especially appropriate for those interested in careers in law, business, teaching, journalism and government. Course topics include local, state and national governments; international politics and law; developing nations; and historical and modern political theories. Political science majors have interned during the junior and senior years in law offices, police departments and other social service agencies. Graduates are well prepared to pursue law school, government agency positions and jobs in business. A major in history/political science is also available.
Department of Political Science and Legal Administration

Psychology

The psychology major provides the student with knowledge of the theories and research in four broad areas of psychology: the social and emotional bases of behavior; research; the biological bases of behavior; and the theoretical bases of psychology. Courses are offered in learning theory, research methods, abnormal psychology and personality theory, among many others. Students can elect to gain first-hand experience through internships the junior and senior year at Charter Hospital, the Children's Home, local shelters and in the private and nonprofit sectors. Whereas some of our students are accepted into graduate school following graduation, others find employment in business, casework, child care, health services, marketing and public relations.
Department of Psychology

Sociology

The sociology major focuses on how human behavior is shaped by the groups to which people belong and by the social interaction that takes place within those groups. Course offerings include cultural anthropology, social problems, social change, criminology, and marriage and family. Some sociology majors minor in child and family studies to better prepare for working with children and families following graduation. Internships are available the junior and senior year at sites such as family agencies, social services, law enforcement, The Center for Creative Leadership and the Women's Resource Center. Although employment in those same areas can follow graduation, many of our graduates choose to study advanced sociology programs in graduate school.
Department of Sociology

Special Education

Teacher licensure in special education kindergarten through the high school level is available in two areas at the undergraduate level: general and adapted. Greensboro College special education majors are in great demand, and the program is regarded highly in North Carolina and other states. Please read the Education section to learn more about the Teacher Education Program. The fieldwork experiences are an important part of this curriculum.
Department of Education

Minors

Minors are offered in child and family studies, dance, ethics, international studies, legal administration, philosophy and women's studies as well as most areas that offer majors. A minor is not required in order to graduate from the College.

Interdisciplinary Minors and Other Academic Programs