Furman University’s Main Campus in Greenville, South Carolina, offers a comprehensive liberal arts education with a wide array of academic programs designed to foster critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. As a private institution, Furman emphasizes undergraduate education with a focus on personalized learning experiences, small class sizes, and close faculty-student interactions. The campus is home to over 2,600 students and provides a vibrant academic environment surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Humanities: Programs in English, History, Philosophy, and Modern Languages encourage students to explore cultural, historical, and ethical dimensions of human experience.
- Sciences: Majors such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Studies provide rigorous training in scientific inquiry and research, often involving hands-on lab work and field studies.
- Social Sciences: Disciplines like Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, and Economics offer insights into human behavior, societal structures, and global issues.
- Business and Economics: The Business Administration and Accounting programs prepare students for careers in corporate, financial, and entrepreneurial sectors with a strong ethical foundation.
- Arts: Furman’s Music, Theatre, and Art departments nurture creativity through performance, studio work, and exhibitions, with opportunities to engage in professional-level productions.
- Education: The Education program equips future teachers with innovative pedagogies and practical classroom experience.
Additionally, Furman’s unique Engaged Learning model integrates internships, research, and study-away opportunities into the curriculum, ensuring students gain real-world experience. Pre-professional tracks in law, medicine, and engineering, as well as interdisciplinary minors, allow for tailored academic paths. With over 60 areas of study, the Main Campus serves as the central hub for all academic and extracurricular activities at Furman University.
