Background—A private liberal arts university founded in 1826 and nationally acclaimed for its academic excellence, Engaged Learning program, Division I athletics and campus beauty
Location—Greenville, South Carolina (metropolitan population 400,000), five miles north of downtown
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f you’re thinking about pursuing a major in the Department of Business and Accounting, you're not alone. The department is one of the largest at Furman and, with majors in both accounting and business administration, has a strong record of preparing its graduates for advanced study or...
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College graduates today enter a world without borders, a truly global society vastly different from the one their parents and grandparents knew. Their lives will be increasingly linked to what happens in other countries, and they will find themselves working with and competing against...
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With its solid curriculum and exceptional facilities, Furman’s biology department is a major contributor to the university’s strong reputation in the natural sciences.The curriculum provides an excellent overview of biology and prepares students for any biology-related career, from...
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ChemistryFurman chemistry students receive an education unmatched by any other college in the country. Its distinguished faculty, its successful undergraduate research programs, the excellent facilities and equipment available for undergraduate use and the accomplishments of its...
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From the Greek Paideia, through the Renaissance studia humanitas, to the modern university, the study of rhetoric and communication, has played a vital role in the education of students of higher learning. But whether the goal was to prepare students to debate in the polis, deliver...
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The Department of Economics at Furman emphasizes the development of analytical and communication skills through its classes and beyond-the-classroom activities. These skills will be invaluable for you, whether you attend law school or graduate school, or pursue a career in...
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Earth and Environmental SciencesEarth is the only home we have. Helping students understand how our planet functions, the limits of earth’s resources, and the capacity of humans to alter global processes for the common good are the goals of the Furman program in earth and environmental...
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Information TechnologyThere can be no doubt that the future of the business world lies in the ever-expanding field of information technology. The current generation of businesspeople will be expected to possess a high level of technical knowledge and information fluency. In...
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If you major in Latin at Furman, you'll find yourself in a department that offers a wide range of courses in not only language, but literature, social and cultural history, and archaeology. As well, the small size of the department means you'll have plenty of opportunity for interaction...
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The Department of Classics at Furman offers courses in the languages and cultures of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The department offers majors in Greek and Latin and participates in the Greek and Roman Studies concentration.The ancient world is fascinating, and the languages of...
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What is the nature of human beings? What is morality? How do we determine what is right and what is wrong?These fundamental questions are just a few of the thought-provoking issues that Furman philosophy majors consider. In the course of their studies, philosophy...
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Political ScienceThe department of political science at Furman believes the primary objective of a liberal arts education is to help students become informed and concerned citizens of the nation and the world.The Political Science department offers a broad curriculum designed to cover...
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PsychologyLocated on the second floor of Johns Hall, the psychology laboratory is virtually unparalleled as an undergraduate teaching and research facility.Classrooms are equipped with computers and visualizers for large-screen multimedia presentations. Separate laboratory suites,...
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Sociology is one of the most popular majors at Furman. Students are attracted to the department for many reasons, including its excellent faculty, challenging curriculum and emphasis on field experience.The sociology curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad...
Background—A private liberal arts university founded in 1826 and nationally acclaimed for its academic excellence, Engaged Learning program, Division I athletics and campus beauty
Location—Greenville, South Carolina (metropolitan population 400,000), five miles north of downtown
Students—2,600 under- graduates from 47 states and 47 countries
Faculty—230, 96 percent with the highest degree in their field
Student-to-Faculty Ratio —11:1
Average Class Size—18
Campus—750-acre campus with lake; 36 major buildings including 490,000-plus volume library; newly renovated science complex with more than $6 million of scientific equipment; 2,000-seat auditorium; music complex with recital halls and technology lab; physical activities center with workout facilities; chapel; 16,000-seat football stadium; tennis center; soccer stadium; and 18-hole golf course
Sports—One of the smallest NCAA Division I schools in the nation, Furman fields 17 men’s and women’s teams, as well as 16 club sports and a host of intramural teams.
Honor Societies—Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, and numerous departmental honoraries