As Indiana’s oldest private institution, established in 1827, Hanover College has higher education down to a (liberal arts and) science. For nearly 200 years, our graduates have discovered their passions through our wide variety of opportunities, from academics to athletics and social life to study abroad. That’s one of the best things about the liberal arts – you’ll choose from our 34 majors – but you’ll never be limited to just one thing! Experience and exploration are mandatory, and it sets our alumni apart. No wonder 99% of our students are working or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation.
Concentrations are listed under MAJORS.
ENGLISH
(culture, language and literature)
(culture, language and literature)
COMMUNICATION
and Discrimination EDUCATION
Education major (5-12)
and Criticism
Literature Women’s and Gender Studies
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Biology Environmental Geology Geochemistry Geophysics
FRENCH
Francophone Cinema
Francophone Women’s Studies
French and Francophone Literature and Culture
French Business Multiculturalism in Contemporary France
GENDER STUDIES
Gender and Communication
Women in the Developing World Human Sexuality Sociology of Families
GEOLOGY
Environmental Geology Environmental Science
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Geomorphology
Hydrology
Paleontology
Petroleum Geology Physical Geology
GERMAN
History and culture
Literature and film
German business
HEALTH AND MOVEMENT STUDIES
Personal training
Education
Business management
HISTORY
American History
Cultural History
European History
History of Science
Intellectual History
Military History
Political History
Social History
World History
Women and Family History
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Cultures and Peoples
Global Economics
Global Politics
World Religions
World History
KINESIOLOGY AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Kinesiology
Nutrition
MATHEMATICS
Actuarial Sciences
Financial Mathematics
Probability
Statistics
MEDIEVAL-RENAISSANCE STUDIES
History
Literature
Art History
MUSIC
Band/Orchestra
Brass
Chorus
Composition
Conducting
Instrumental/Vocal
Music History
Music Theory Percussion
Piano
Strings
Voice
Wind
PHILOSOPHY
Analytic Philosophy
Asian Philosophy/Asian Studies
Ethics and Values
History of Western Philosophy
PHYSICS
Astronomy
Electronics
Engineering Applications
Nuclear Physics
Optical Physics
Scientific Instrumentation
Space Science
POLITICAL SCIENCE
American Politics
International Relations
Political Economy
Political History
Political Institutions
Political Theory
Political Thought
Public Policy
PSYCHOLOGY
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive
SOCIOLOGY
Crime and Corrections
Globalization
Juvenile Delinquency
Race, Class and Gender Inequality
Selfhood and Social Interaction
Social Change and Social Movements
Sociology of Families
Sociology of Sport
Urban Sociology
SPANISH Film Studies
Gender Studies
Literature and Culture from Spain
Literatures and Cultures from Latin America
(specializing in Mexico, the Andean region, the Southern Cone and the Caribbean)
Pre-Colombian Cultures and Marginal Voices
THEATRE
Acting Directing Film Studies
Lighting Playwriting Shakespeare Studies Sound
Stage Management
Theatre History
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
American Religious History
Christian Doctrine (Historic and Contemporary)
Moral Decision-Making Postmodern Theologies
Theological Epistemology and Sources of Authority Theology and the Environment
Business Scholars Program
Design Your Own Major
Pre-Professional Programs
100% of international students live on campus
“Professors
really want to help students. They are not as busy as professors in big universities, so I can make meetings with them more easily. Additionally, Hanover College has a campus community, so I have made a lot of new friends. They are really nice and are willing to help.”
60% Study Off Campus
International Student Services
The Office of International Student Services helps guide you into college life in the United States. This office offers visa support services, cultural programming, social resources, and a variety of other services specific to the needs of students with international backgrounds. One of the most important programs hosted is Brave New World Week, where you move in early to get acclimated to life on campus, adjust to the time zone, and meet your peers.
Outcomes
No matter your academic or career interest, we will guide you to the path for success. Opportunities such as our Business Scholars, Health Sciences and Career Foundations programs, Pre-Professional advising and academic partnerships prepare our students to excel after graduation.
It’s no wonder 99% of our students are employed or continuing their education within 7 months of graduation.
CAMPUS SAFETY IS AVAILABLE hours a day days a week
Study Abroad while you Study Abroad
Whether it’s four weeks or four months, on your own or with your favorite professor, in your first language or a foreign one…if you can dream it, Hanover can take you there.
Online Application (hanover.edu/internationalapp or via the Common Application)
Certified Copy of Transcripts (all secondary schools and any college or university attended)
Official English Proficiency Test Results (only one test is required from the options below)
English Proficiency Waiver available for some eligible students
