Departments

Art

Art

Gonzaga’s Art Department encourages students to study and create in several media including ceramics, digital art, drawing, film making, painting, photography, and printmaking.

Biology

Biology

By emphasizing scientific inquiry and problem-solving, Gonzaga's Biology Department aims to develop skills and knowledge for entering a wide range of careers.

Catholic Studies

Catholic Studies

The Religious Studies program at Gonzaga explores the relationship between the Church and different cultures and religions around the globe.

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Gonzaga’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides a hand-on approach to science while also offering a well-rounded Jesuit education.

Classical Civilizations

Classical Civilizations

Combining ancient languages and contemporary societies, Gonzaga's Classical Civilizations program provides an appreciation for the classical world.

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Gonzaga's Communication Department teaches written communication skills, critical thinking, as well as communication in mass media, politics and the workplace.

Critical Race & Ethnic Studies

Critical Race & Ethnic Studies

Learn about the complex interplay of race and ethnicity vis-a-vis gender, class, sexuality, and other social dimensions that shape the diverse experiences of humans over time.

English

English

English centers language and texts as modes of creativity and critique. You’ll study diverse voices and traditions and the powers of language, and explore current questions connecting them historically, culturally, and critically.

Environmental Studies & Sciences

Environmental Studies & Sciences

Gonzaga's Environmental Studies & Sciences Programs connect science with study of the historical, social, ethical, legal and political issues that affect our natural world

Film Studies

Film Studies

Gonzaga University’s Film Studies program is an interdisciplinary academic home for the study of film and media analysis.

Health Equity

Health Equity

Gonzaga University’s minor in Health Equity employs a multidisciplinary academic approach to explore social determinants of health, healthcare inequities, and the social construction of scientific knowledge

History

History

Gonzaga's History Department provides a foundation for graduate work, the study of law, teaching, archival and library sciences, and many careers in business.

Integrated Media

Integrated Media

The Integrated Media Department at Gonzaga prepares you to become a professional communicator in the field of Broadcast Media, Journalism or Public Relations.

International Studies

International Studies

Gonzaga's International Studies program builds your understanding of the growing interdependence of nations across the globe.

Italian Studies

Italian Studies

Gonzaga University Italian Studies Department

Mathematics

Mathematics

Gonzaga's Mathematics Department provides rigorous training and applies mathematics to solve problems in business, engineering and the social sciences.

Modern Languages & Literature

Modern Languages & Literature

Gonzaga's Modern Languages & Literature Department is home to the study of multiple languages taught at a range of skill levels.

Music

Music

Gonzaga's Music Department offers Bachelor's degrees in both Music and Music Education within a program known for small class sizes.

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre

Gonzaga University’s Musical Theatre program offers academic experiences that synthesize the performing arts of music, dance, and theatre through a Jesuit lens.

Native American Studies

Native American Studies

Gonzaga's Native American Studies Program explores Native American histories and cultures through varied Native points of view and experiences.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Studying neuroscience at Gonzaga allows students to explore the intricacies of the brain and nervous system, through an interdisciplinary approach.

Philosophy

Philosophy

Our bachelor’s and master’s programs aim to deepen students' love of wisdom through the study of the intellectual and moral traditions of our civilization.

Physics

Physics

Gonzaga's Physics Department helps you develop advanced problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of the science of physics.

Political Science

Political Science

Studying Political Science at Gonzaga offers you a dynamic blend of classical liberal arts education and cutting-edge social science.

Psychology

Psychology

Gonzaga's Psychology Department focuses on faculty and student research, while customizing studies to fit interests and career goals.

Religious Studies

Religious Studies

In the Religious Studies Department, we help you reflect about faith through the study of scripture, Christian tradition and religion in today’s world.

Solidarity & Social Justice

Solidarity & Social Justice

The Solidarity and Social Justice (SOSJ) minor provides students with an understanding of the ways scholars, researchers and students address injustice.

Sociology & Criminology

Sociology & Criminology

Sociology and Criminology majors are trained to empirically examine human behavior and social interaction.

Theatre & Dance

Theatre & Dance

The Theatre and Dance Department at Gonzaga University provides training and on-stage experiences in theatre performance, technical theatre and dance.

Visual Literacy

Visual Literacy

An interdisciplinary hands-on program that focuses on the study and production of film, video, photography, design, and other forms of visual media.

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

As part of Gonzaga's commitment to social justice, our program offers hands-on opportunities to help advance gender equality and diversity in our community.