The history major is intensive and engaging, combining breadth of knowledge with rigorous critical analysis of the diverse cultural, social and economic dimensions of past experience. The major is regional, national and global in coverage, including courses in North Carolina and United States histories as well as Asian, African, Latin American, European and world histories.

Our nationally recognized program is built upon exceptional partnerships with public schools throughout central and western North Carolina. You are immersed in a variety of courses which prepare you to effectively plan, deliver research-based instruction, differentiate the curriculum for all learners, use the latest instructional technologies, and develop a global perspective for 21st century classrooms.A strong emphasis is placed on the critical importance of serving students with disabilities and other exceptionalities within the regular and special education classrooms. As such, all elementary education majors have the opportunity to earn teacher licensure in both elementary education and special education. We believe that this is the best preparation a future teacher can receive for today's classrooms

Students who graduate with a degree in computer science are well-positioned for a variety of careers in computing.

The English major offers undergraduate students the chance to develop writing and reading skills while studying an eclectic range of texts from the British, American and world traditions. You work closely with faculty in small classes, reading and engaging in thought-provoking discussions about all aspects of literature. The curriculum of the English major not only teaches you ;about;literature, it also focuses on the skills that students learn from the study of literature ; skills like critical thinking, research, collaborative work;and editing.

Our entrepreneurship major integrates core business study and preparation with a rich emphasis on entrepreneurial learning and practice. You are inventive, forward-thinking and ready to transform the business world. Get the skills necessary to launch new companies, build sustainable profits, create jobs and improve systems.

Receive education and training to provide services, advocacy and care to diverse populations through a variety of human service organizations The major provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and experiences required to successfully serve clients through a variety of public outreach organizations.

We offer a comprehensive program for students interested in majoring in economics. Courses provide you with a basic understanding of economic structures and processes, including economic growth and productivity, unemployment and inflation, taxation and public expenditure, supply and demand, international trade and finance, as well as labor-management cooperation and competition.Other areas of study may include demand theory and estimation, production and cost theory, analysis of market structure, antitrust policy, government regulation of business, capital budgeting, inflation theory, unemployment, determination of interest rates and international economics.

The international economics major is a 51-hour interdisciplinary program that combines economics, finance and international politics with a strong background in a chosen foreign language program.Students in the major receive instruction on economic structures and processes, including economic growth and productivity, unemployment and inflation, taxation and public expenditure, supply and demand, international trade and finance, as well as labor-management cooperation and competition.Other areas of study may include demand theory and estimation, production and cost theory, analysis of market structure, antitrust policy, government regulation of business, capital budgeting, inflation theory, unemployment, determination of interest rates and international economics.

As a management student, you will learn about management theory while also receiving a broad background in all areas of business and leadership. You'll get expertise in specific management fields like production or operations management, human resources management and small business management.Graduates from the program are well-prepared for postgraduate studies in all areas of business.Graduates from the program are well-prepared for postgraduate studies in all areas of business.

At LR, you can sharpen your own skills as a musician and performing artist, while also learning how to share that skill, professionalism and passion with the next generation of musicians through transformational experiences in the classroom, concert hall, rehearsal room or with the marching band on the field.Through weekly, private lessons with our professional faculty, you’ll receive invaluable mentorship as you develop your musical skills and explore incredible opportunities.

All learning in Western history began as philosophy. That's why a doctorate degree is still called a Ph.D. (doctorate of philosophy). Philosophy is a basic, foundational discipline, even if its vocabulary is specialized. As such, it deals with large questions like: what can we know, what should we do, what may we hope and what is human natureIt is the mother of all academic disciplines, fundamental to intellectual and cultural literacy.

Company leadership has a vision, and the people executing on that vision have the skills to build something great. The project manager is the central figure who brings it all together. Turn ideas into strategy, and strategy into concrete goals and milestones to help your team reach the finish line.The global economy has become more project oriented as the practice of project management expands across many industries, including health care, information technology, construction, government, non-profits and professional services.

The psychology major provides preparation for diverse career paths, including those that require graduate study.You will complete coursework from broad subdisciplines within psychology and take a sequence of research methods and statistics courses that enable you to conduct your own research studiesMany students elect to intern with community partners in a variety of settings. As a graduate, you may pursue careers in research, mental health, ministry, rehabilitation, advocacy, social work, human resources, public health, occupational/physical therapy, among other degree specializations

Digital marketers learn to be nimble thinkers, skilled in both the art of persuasive communication and the science of data analytics. Our program gives you a deep background in both, along with helping you build the intuition you’ll need to blend them into an effective strategy. Whatever you’re passionate about — finance, healthcare, non-profit work, fashion, retail, travel, education — you name it, there’s a digital marketing career out there for you.Digital marketing has overtaken traditional marketing at companies across the globe. Mobile ad spending is growing and counts for $220 billion annually, and by 2026, it is predicted that more than 68 percent of ad dollars will be spent on digital compared to 32 percent on traditional media. Consumers both buy and research products and services online, which means advertisers are trying to reach them online — researching a product/service, directions to a local store, reviews and more.

The instructional studies major provides you with a flexible path to a non-licensure education degree and a broad range of instructional opportunities outside the traditional public school classroom such as in independent or private schools and nonprofit organizations.The degree provides rigorous training and clinical experiences to prepare you for a career as an educator in non-public school settings. The B.A. in Instructional Studies is a degree-only program option. This innovative program allows you to select special areas for emphasis as you prepare for your educational career in elementary, middle grades, religious development, special populations or international education.The major is designed to furnish cutting-edge training in instructional technology. You will receive exceptional mentoring and support in preparation for professional settings after LR. Job search and placement support is provided for all students.