- Ancient Greek & Roman Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Art History & Visual Culture (B.A.)
- Black Studies (B.A.)
- Cinema (B.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- East Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Educational Studies (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- German (B.A.)
- Global Commerce (B.A.)
- Global Health (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Religion (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Women’s & Gender Studies (B.A.)
- Digital Humanities (Minor)
- Greek (Minor)
- Latin (Minor)
- Latin American & Caribbean Studies (Minor)
- Middle East & North African Studies (Minor)
- Queer Studies (Minor)
Global & Cultural
Gain a global perspective that unlocks true career options
Explore how people, ideas, and cultures shape the world — past and present. Develop a strong cultural understanding that prepares you for careers in education, international affairs, business, law, public service, arts and media, nonprofits, and beyond.
“Looking back, my time at Denison prepared me for my career in ways I didn't fully realize at the time. It taught me how to communicate well, solve problems, work with different kinds of people, and think through complex situations.”
Alexis Grimm ‘20
HR Specialist, U.S. Department of State
Challenging academics. Career-ready skills.
Our academic programs are rigorous, and that’s exactly why employers want our graduates.
You can major in International Studies, Global Health, an array of languages, and anthropology, to name just a few.
But you’re not limited to those majors. Whatever you study across our curriculum, you’ll sharpen skills that match your career path.
Where do our grads work?
Denison graduates launch their careers quickly, starting with non-profits like A Kid Again, service agencies like the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and public policy organizations like the Institute for the Study of War.
Premium resources & real-world experiences
Denison provides the professional-grade tools, expert mentorship, and hands-on opportunities that transform students into competitive job candidates.
The Lugar Center
Internships in Washington, D.C., as well as opportunities to engage in programs with the United Nations, Department of Defense, and international agencies.
Consulting & Entrepreneurship Center
Real client projects with one-on-one coaching from seasoned experts who prepare you for competitive opportunities.
Executives-in-residence and lectureships
Denison brings worldly and accomplished professionals to campus for speaking, mentorship, and teaching opportunities.
Graduate school partnerships
Preferred access and scholarship opportunities with our grad school partners, like Carnegie Mellon’s master’s in public policy and management.
Free Kaplan programs
Helps you earn industry credentials before graduation or ensure you’re ready for the LSATs or other grad school exams.
Professional workshops & certifications
No-cost workshops and certifications in analytics, business, marketing communications, and artificial intelligence.
How will you gain professional experience?
We help you find internships and create opportunities that exist nowhere else.
Micro-internships start in year one
Paid short-term projects allow students to explore careers and build skills before committing to full summer positions.
Executive mentorship
CEOs, CFOs, founders, and board directors are engaged in teaching and mentoring students, bridging academic learning and professional reality.
$1 million in internship stipends
Annual funding helps ensure cost doesn’t prevent you from accepting valuable professional opportunities.
Lifetime career support & success
The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration helps you build your career from day one. Dedicated global and cultural career advisors provide personalized coaching, mock interviews, and strategic planning tailored to your goals.
Connect with alumni and professionals at networking events and career panels, and with leaders at firms where you want to work.
Career-relevant support continues for a lifetime. You’ll have advisors, connections, and resources as a first-year student and during career pivots decades later.
Denison alumni network
When Denison alums see your resume, you’re not another applicant — you’re part of the Big Red family. The global president and COO of Edelman, the president of NASDAQ, and the consultant at McKinsey all started where you are, and they remember.
Denison’s alumni network actively supports students pursuing business and finance careers through mentorship, internship creation, strategic introductions, and direct advocacy in hiring processes.
They host career treks to their offices, return to campus as executives-in-residence, conduct mock interviews, and open doors that traditional applications can’t.
Ready to explore global & cultural pathways at Denison?
Build technical expertise, adaptable skills, professional experience, and a network that supports your career for life.