Undergraduate ProgramsMajors A-Z

All of our majors offer advantageous pathways to the most promising careers of the future. Your Champlain College education is about you and your goals: Through relevant internships, experiential learning, and personal academic guidance, you can individualize your college experience based on what is most important to you.

Including a minor in your academic experience allows you to extend your body of knowledge and develop complementary skill sets. Minors are available to students in any major, as long as enough unique credits are earned in accordance with academic policy. Your Faculty Advisor can help you create an educational path that meets your goals.

Many majors provide concentrations as a requisite or optional part of the program curriculum. By diving deeper into one area of focus related to your major, you’ll build a specialized, marketable skill set in your field. Concentrations, with their respective majors, are listed below.

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Accounting
Program Minor - MINOR
Accounting
Bachelors of Science - BS
Accounting: Accelerated
Bachelors of Science - BS
Activist Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Activist Marketing
Program Concentration - CONC
Actuarial Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
App Development
Bachelors of Science - BS
Applied Mathematics
Bachelors of Science - BS
Applied Sustainability
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Computer Science & Innovation (BS)
Artificial Intelligence
Program Concentration - CONC
Broadcast Media Production
Bachelors of Science - BS
Business Administration
Bachelors of Science - BS
Business Administration
Program Minor - MINOR
Business Analytics
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Business Analytics
Program Concentration - CONC
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Business for Good
Program Concentration - CONC
Business Law
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Business Law
Program Concentration - CONC
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Cinematography
Program Concentration - CONC
Communication
Program Minor - MINOR
Communication
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Communication (BS)
Communication Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
Community Management
Program Minor - MINOR
Computer & Digital Forensics
Bachelors of Science - BS
Computer & Digital Forensics
Program Minor - MINOR
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
Bachelors of Science - BS
Computer Science
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Computer Science
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer & Digital Forensics (BS)
Computer Science
Program Concentration - CONC
Computer Science & Innovation
Bachelors of Science - BS
Conflict Management
Program Minor - MINOR
Creative Media
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
For Creative Media (BFA)
Creative Writing
Program Concentration - CONC
For Professional Writing (BS)
Creative Writing/ Literature
Program Concentration - CONC
Criminal Justice
Bachelors of Science - BS
Criminal Justice
Program Minor - MINOR
For Computer & Digital Forensics (BS)
Cyber Investigation
Program Concentration - CONC
Cybersecurity
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Cybersecurity
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer & Digital Forensics (BS)
Cybersecurity : Threats & Mitigation
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer Networking & Cybersecurity (BS)
Cybersecurity Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
Data Science
Bachelors of Science - BS
Data Science
Program Minor - MINOR
Degree Design Lab
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Computer & Digital Forensics (BS)
Digital Forensic Science (4+1)
Program Concentration - CONC
Digital Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Directing
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Early Childhood Education
Program Concentration - CONC
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Editing (Motion Graphics)
Program Concentration - CONC
For Professional Writing (BS)
Editing/Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Education
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Education (BS)
Elementary Education
Program Concentration - CONC
Entrepreneurship
Program Minor - MINOR
Environmental Studies & Policy
Program Minor - MINOR
Event Management
Program Minor - MINOR
For Communication (BS)
Event Management
Program Concentration - CONC
Family Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
Filmmaking
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
Finance
Bachelors of Science - BS
Finance
Program Minor - MINOR
Forensic Accounting
Program Minor - MINOR
Game Art
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Business & Publishing
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Design
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Creative Media (BFA)
Game Media
Program Concentration - CONC
Game Production Management
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Programming
Program Minor - MINOR
Game Programming
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Sound Design
Bachelors of Science - BS
Gerontology
Program Minor - MINOR
Global Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
Graphic Design
Program Minor - MINOR
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
Human Resources Management & Organization Development
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Information Systems & Technology
Program Concentration - CONC
Information Technology
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Program Concentration - CONC
Interaction Design
Bachelors of Science - BS
For Creative Media (BFA)
Interaction Design
Program Concentration - CONC
Interactive Narrative
Program Minor - MINOR
International Business
Bachelors of Science - BS
International Business
Program Minor - MINOR
For Communication (BS)
Journalism
Program Concentration - CONC
For Professional Writing (BS)
Journalism
Program Concentration - CONC
Law
Bachelors of Arts - BA
Law
Program Minor - MINOR
LGBTQ Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
For Business Administration (BSBA)
Management
Program Concentration - CONC
Marketing
Bachelors of Science - BS
Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
Marketing Communication
Bachelors of Science - BS
Mathematics
Program Minor - MINOR
Media Production
Program Minor - MINOR
For Communication (BS)
Media Production
Program Concentration - CONC
For Communication (BS)
Media Writing
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Middle & Secondary Education
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Middle Grades English Language Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Middle Grades Mathematics
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Middle Grades Social Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer Science & Innovation (BS)
Mobile Application Development
Program Concentration - CONC
For Broadcast Media Production (BS)
Motion Graphics
Program Concentration - CONC
For Graphic Design & Visual Communication (BFA)
Motion Graphics
Program Concentration - CONC
For Creative Media (BFA)
Moving Image (Film & Video)
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer Networking & Cybersecurity (BS)
Network & Security Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
Organizational Innovation
Program Minor - MINOR
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Producing
Program Concentration - CONC
Professional Writing
Bachelors of Science - BS
Psychology
Program Minor - MINOR
Psychology
Bachelors of Science - BS
Public Relations
Program Minor - MINOR
For Communication (BS)
Public Relations/Strategic Communication
Program Concentration - CONC
For Broadcast Media Production (BS)
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
For Communication (BS)
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
For Graphic Design & Visual Communication (BFA)
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Real-Time 3-D Animation
Program Minor - MINOR
Real-Time 3-D Modeling
Program Minor - MINOR
For Professional Writing (BS)
Screenwriting
Program Concentration - CONC
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Screenwriting
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Secondary Level English
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Secondary Level Mathematics
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Secondary Level Social Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
Social Justice
Program Minor - MINOR
Social Work
Bachelors of Social Work - BSW
For Computer Science & Innovation (BS)
Software Engineering
Program Concentration - CONC
For Broadcast Media Production (BS)
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Communication (BS)
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Creative Media (BFA)
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Filmmaking (BFA)
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Game Design (BS)
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
For Education (BS)
Special Education
Program Concentration - CONC
For Computer Networking & Cybersecurity (BS)
Systems & IT Infastructure Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
UI Design & Implementation
Program Minor - MINOR
Undeclared Business
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Communication & Creative Media
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Education & Human Studies
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared General (No Subject Area)
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Information Technology & Sciences
Undeclared Major - UNDC
For Creative Media (BFA)
Visual Art & Design
Program Concentration - CONC
Writing
Program Minor - MINOR
Accounting
Accounting
Program Minor - MINOR
Accounting
Accounting
As the link that connects business, accounting professionals are in high demand in a broad range of industries. An Accounting degree from Champlain positions you for versatility and career growth.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Accounting: Accelerated
Accounting: Accelerated
Earn your bachelor’s degree in Accounting in just three years; Champlain’s renowned Accounting major can be completed ahead of schedule.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Activist Marketing
Activist Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
Activist Marketing
Activist Marketing
Program Concentration - CONC
Actuarial Studies
Actuarial Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
App Development
App Development
Programming, user experience design, software engineering—explore all the critical aspects of app development over four years.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Focus on the math you love while learning how to make use of it in almost any field. You’ll explore careers in math and graduate with specific professional skills.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Applied Sustainability
Applied Sustainability
Saving the world is a full-time job. Learn how to create and maintain sustainable systems for communities and environments.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Program Concentration - CONC
Broadcast Media Production
Broadcast Media Production
Build a rich background in producing and directing studio- and field-based nonfiction content through a wide array of hands-on video, audio, and writing courses.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Business Administration
Business Administration
Take four years of immersive and practical business education that’s tailored to suit your values and career goals.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Business Administration
Business Administration
Program Minor - MINOR
Business Analytics
Business Analytics
Program Minor - MINOR
Business Analytics
Business Analytics
Program Concentration - CONC
Business for Good
Business for Good
Program Concentration - CONC
Business Law
Business Law
Program Minor - MINOR
Business Law
Business Law
Program Concentration - CONC
Cinematography
Cinematography
Program Concentration - CONC
Communication
Communication
Program Minor - MINOR
Communication
Communication
Explore new media tools and work with the latest technologies while you learn by working with real clients. You can customize this major to suit your interests and goals.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Communication Studies
Communication Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
Community Management
Community Management
Program Minor - MINOR
Computer & Digital Forensics
Computer & Digital Forensics
Our award-winning Computer & Digital Forensics major is the premier program in the country for those who want to go into the exciting digital forensics field.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Computer & Digital Forensics
Computer & Digital Forensics
Program Minor - MINOR
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
Learn firsthand how cyberattacks are staged against networks. Our hands-on lab and virtual infrastructure give you experience managing situations involving sensitive data.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Computer Science
Computer Science
Program Minor - MINOR
Computer Science
Computer Science
Program Concentration - CONC
Computer Science
Computer Science
Program Concentration - CONC
Computer Science & Innovation
Computer Science & Innovation
In addition to core computer science, this major covers the latest technological developments, teaching adaptability in the face of ever-changing languages and technologies.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Conflict Management
Conflict Management
Program Minor - MINOR
Creative Media
Creative Media
This major distinguishes itself from other fine art programs in the country with its cross-disciplinary focus and emphasis on the business aspect of artistic endeavors.
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Program Concentration - CONC
Creative Writing/ Literature
Creative Writing/ Literature
Program Concentration - CONC
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
With a focus on social justice and the flexibility to follow your passions, Champlain's Criminal Justice program will immerse you in the field's full range of possibilities.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Program Minor - MINOR
Cyber Investigation
Cyber Investigation
Program Concentration - CONC
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Program Minor - MINOR
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Program Concentration - CONC
Cybersecurity : Threats & Mitigation
Cybersecurity : Threats & Mitigation
Program Concentration - CONC
Cybersecurity Operations
Cybersecurity Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
Data Science
Data Science
A distinctive part of this major is our Data Science Hub, where you'll work with mentors on real-world data sets, allowing you to hone the most in-demand data science skills.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Data Science
Data Science
Program Minor - MINOR
Degree Design Lab
Degree Design Lab
Design your own major from subject areas across the College. This program will foster innovation, autonomy, and applied creativity as well an industry-specific skill set.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Digital Forensic Science (4+1)
Digital Forensic Science (4+1)
Program Concentration - CONC
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
Directing
Directing
Program Concentration - CONC
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Program Concentration - CONC
Editing (Motion Graphics)
Editing (Motion Graphics)
Program Concentration - CONC
Editing/Publishing
Editing/Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Education
Education
Become an exemplary teacher with a deep set of skills. You’ll observe local classrooms in your first year, working your way up to full-time student teaching.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Program Concentration - CONC
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Program Minor - MINOR
Environmental Studies & Policy
Environmental Studies & Policy
Program Minor - MINOR
Event Management
Event Management
Program Minor - MINOR
Event Management
Event Management
Program Concentration - CONC
Family Studies
Family Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
Filmmaking
Filmmaking
This program is tailored to help you develop your creative and technical filmmaking skills while also teaching fluency in the vital business aspects of film production.
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
Finance
Finance
A work-based approach allows you to develop strong financial expertise and innovative management ability. Senior year, you’ll manage a portion of the College’s endowment.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Finance
Finance
Program Minor - MINOR
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Program Minor - MINOR
Game Art
Game Art
Explore traditional media and visual art, learn 2-D and 3-D graphics and animation, and use all those skills to work with peers to create full games.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Business & Publishing
Game Business & Publishing
Learn the ins and outs of the game industry by immersing yourself in it for four years.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Design
Game Design
Learn to map out, develop, and create the gameplay experience as a systems, level, or narrative designer as you collaborate with peers in a professional studio environment.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Media
Game Media
Program Concentration - CONC
Game Production Management
Game Production Management
This major is a hands-on deep dive into the business side of the game industry. You’ll learn to organize, motivate, and oversee creative teams for game development.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Programming
Game Programming
Program Minor - MINOR
Game Programming
Game Programming
Gain a versatile, in-demand skill set: apply the challenge of software creation to the context of game development while working within a professional game studio setting.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Game Sound Design
Game Sound Design
Learn music composition, scoring, voiceover recording, game engine scripting, and more, all while working directly with game engines on a game development team.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Gerontology
Gerontology
Program Minor - MINOR
Global Studies
Global Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Program Minor - MINOR
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
In this forward-thinking BFA program, you’ll become an innovative, creative problem solver—mixing words and images to communicate ideas visually across variable media.
Bachelors of Fine Arts - BFA
Human Resources Management & Organization Development
Human Resources Management & Organization Development
Program Minor - MINOR
Information Systems & Technology
Information Systems & Technology
Program Concentration - CONC
Information Technology
Information Technology
Program Minor - MINOR
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Program Concentration - CONC
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Exploring user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, you’ll learn how to create successful interactions between humans and devices.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Program Concentration - CONC
Interactive Narrative
Interactive Narrative
Program Minor - MINOR
International Business
International Business
Using our learn-by-doing approach, you'll be immersed in professional global experiences, giving you an outstanding education in the intricacies of global commerce.
Bachelors of Science - BS
International Business
International Business
Program Minor - MINOR
Journalism
Journalism
Program Concentration - CONC
Journalism
Journalism
Program Concentration - CONC
Law
Law
As a student, you’ll be doing the types of work legal professionals do every day, giving you a tremendous advantage in your career and law school applications.
Bachelors of Arts - BA
Law
Law
Program Minor - MINOR
LGBTQ Studies
LGBTQ Studies
Program Minor - MINOR
Management
Management
Program Concentration - CONC
Marketing
Marketing
Begin earning industry-standard certifications like Google Analytics before your sophomore year. This cutting-edge, hands-on major will put you ahead of the marketing curve.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Marketing
Marketing
Program Minor - MINOR
Marketing Communication
Marketing Communication
Build expertise in the professional space where communication and marketing overlap.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Mathematics
Mathematics
Program Minor - MINOR
Media Production
Media Production
Program Minor - MINOR
Media Production
Media Production
Program Concentration - CONC
Media Writing
Media Writing
Program Concentration - CONC
Middle & Secondary Education
Middle & Secondary Education
Program Concentration - CONC
Middle Grades English Language Arts
Middle Grades English Language Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Middle Grades Mathematics
Middle Grades Mathematics
Program Concentration - CONC
Middle Grades Social Studies
Middle Grades Social Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
Mobile Application Development
Mobile Application Development
Program Concentration - CONC
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics
Program Concentration - CONC
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics
Program Concentration - CONC
Moving Image (Film & Video)
Moving Image (Film & Video)
Program Concentration - CONC
Network & Security Operations
Network & Security Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
Organizational Innovation
Organizational Innovation
Program Minor - MINOR
Producing
Producing
Program Concentration - CONC
Professional Writing
Professional Writing
Get paid to do what you love. You’ll develop your writing and editing skills and become comfortable with the professional aspects of writing.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Psychology
Psychology
Program Minor - MINOR
Psychology
Psychology
As you study psychology, you’ll build real experience in professional work and research; you’ll be immersed in ways to apply your degree across various industries.
Bachelors of Science - BS
Public Relations
Public Relations
Program Minor - MINOR
Public Relations/Strategic Communication
Public Relations/Strategic Communication
Program Concentration - CONC
Publishing
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Publishing
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Publishing
Publishing
Program Concentration - CONC
Real-Time 3-D Animation
Real-Time 3-D Animation
Program Minor - MINOR
Real-Time 3-D Modeling
Real-Time 3-D Modeling
Program Minor - MINOR
Screenwriting
Screenwriting
Program Concentration - CONC
Screenwriting
Screenwriting
Program Concentration - CONC
Secondary Level English
Secondary Level English
Program Concentration - CONC
Secondary Level Mathematics
Secondary Level Mathematics
Program Concentration - CONC
Secondary Level Social Studies
Secondary Level Social Studies
Program Concentration - CONC
Social Justice
Social Justice
Program Minor - MINOR
Social Work
Social Work
With our combination of broad social work learning and extensive field experiences, you'll be prepared for a career building a better world for the people who need it most.
Bachelors of Social Work - BSW
Software Engineering
Software Engineering
Program Concentration - CONC
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Sonic Arts
Sonic Arts
Program Concentration - CONC
Special Education
Special Education
Program Concentration - CONC
Systems & IT Infastructure Operations
Systems & IT Infastructure Operations
Program Concentration - CONC
UI Design & Implementation
UI Design & Implementation
Program Minor - MINOR
Undeclared Business
Undeclared Business
As an undeclared student in Business, you'll have a chance to explore areas of business you never knew existed while you learn fundamental business practices.
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Communication & Creative Media
Undeclared Communication & Creative Media
As an undeclared student in Communication & Creative Media (CCM), you will be able to explore your interests in different fields before you choose a creative career path.
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Education & Human Studies
Undeclared Education & Human Studies
As an undeclared student in Education & Human Studies (EHS), you'll be supported in finding the right major for you, so you can start making a difference.
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared General (No Subject Area)
Undeclared General (No Subject Area)
You may apply as a general undeclared student or apply undeclared in Education & Human Studies, Information Technology, Communication & Creative Media, or Business.
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Undeclared Information Technology & Sciences
Undeclared Information Technology & Sciences
As an undeclared student in Information Technology & Sciences (ITS), you’ll take relevant classes starting in year one to quickly discover your true passion and potential.
Undeclared Major - UNDC
Visual Art & Design
Visual Art & Design
Program Concentration - CONC
Writing
Writing
Program Minor - MINOR