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Academic Programs

Find Your Focus: Explore Majors and Minors at CNU

At Christopher Newport, your academic journey is designed to grow with you and lead somewhere meaningful. With a wide range of majors and minors across disciplines, you’ll have the freedom to explore, refine your interests, and build a path that aligns with your goals. Many students begin undecided, and through hands-on learning, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experiences, they gain the clarity and confidence to choose what’s next. By the time you graduate, you won’t just have a major, you’ll have direction, experience, and a strong foundation for what comes after CNU.

Arts and Humanities

Explore the ideas, stories and creative works that shape our world in the College of Arts and Humanities. Through programs in the arts, languages, history, philosophy, music, and theatre, you’ll combine rigorous academics with hands-on creative expression. With the School of the Arts and the Institute for Public Humanities, you won’t just study culture, you’ll help create it.

Business

Build a strong foundation for your future in the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business. Programs in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and business analytics blend academic rigor with real-world application. Through internships, consulting projects, and close faculty mentorship, you’ll graduate ready to lead, solve problems, and make an immediate impact.

Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Turn curiosity into discovery in the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Engineering and Computing. From biology and chemistry to neuroscience, psychology, environmental science, engineering, and computer science, you’ll explore the complexities of the natural world and develop innovative solutions for the future. With hands-on research, modern labs, and faculty who know you by name, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to pursue careers in science, healthcare, technology, and beyond.

Social Sciences

Examine the forces that shape societies and influence our world in the College of Social Sciences. Programs in political science, sociology, economics, history, and international affairs help you understand how people, communities, and institutions interact. You’ll develop strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills that prepare you for meaningful careers and being an engaged citizen.

The Value of CNU’s Liberal Arts Education

A CNU education prepares you for more than your first job, it prepares you for a lifetime of opportunity. You’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt in a changing world. With both depth in your major and breadth across disciplines, you’ll graduate ready to lead, contribute, and thrive, wherever your path takes you.

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