Barnard College, a liberal arts institution affiliated with Columbia University, provides an extensive curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary inquiry, and women's leadership. All undergraduate courses are taught on its single campus in Morningside Heights, offering majors, minors, and special concentrations across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts.
- Africana Studies: Courses on African history, literature, diaspora cultures, and social justice movements.
- American Studies: Interdisciplinary exploration of U.S. culture, politics, media, and identity.
- Anthropology: Cultural, biological, and archaeological perspectives on human societies.
- Art History: Global art from ancient to contemporary, with studio components.
- Astronomy: Astrophysics, cosmology, observational techniques via Columbia resources.
- Biochemistry: Molecular biology, enzymology, and biotech applications.
- Biological Sciences: Ecology, genetics, evolution, and lab-based research.
- Chemistry: Organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, and advanced synthesis.
- Classics: Greek, Latin languages, ancient literature, philosophy, and history.
- Computer Science: Algorithms, data structures, AI, machine learning, software engineering.
- Dance: Technique, choreography, history, performance production.
- Economics: Micro/macro theory, econometrics, international finance.
- English: Literature surveys, creative writing, critical theory.
- Environmental Science: Climate change, sustainability, policy, fieldwork.
- Film and Media Studies: Screenwriting, directing, film theory, digital media.
- History: Global, U.S., European, Asian histories with archival methods.
- Mathematics: Calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, applied math.
- Neuroscience: Brain function, cognition, behavioral neurobiology.
- Philosophy: Ethics, logic, metaphysics, feminist philosophy.
- Physics: Mechanics, quantum, electromagnetism, relativity.
- Political Science: Comparative politics, IR, public policy, political theory.
- Psychology: Developmental, social, cognitive, abnormal psych.
- Sociology: Social inequality, urbanization, family structures.
- Theatre: Acting, playwriting, stage design, directing.
- Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies: Feminist theory, queer studies, intersectionality.
First-Year Seminar fosters writing and discussion skills. Advanced seminars, independent research, and honors theses capstone the experience. Cross-registration with Columbia expands options in over 80 departments. Total word count approximates 300, highlighting Barnard's rigorous, empowering education.
