About Arts & Sciences

The liberal arts and sciences are the foundation of a Stonehill College education. 

We offer a bachelor of arts in 20 major subjects and a bachelor of science degree in four major subjects. These concentrated areas of study, together with the required Cornerstone Program, ensure that Stonehill students are ready for life, careers and citizenship in the 21st century.

All arts and sciences students select a major prior to either their sophomore or junior years. The major program typically consists of eight to eleven courses, with each department determining the required courses for its own majors. In addition to required courses, each major also allows students to freely choose from a number of elective courses. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor early on to plan to make the most profitable use of these electives. 


“Personal connections inside and outside of the classroom have defined my Stonehill experience. 
Not only have my professors provided me with the ‘information’ to build my undergraduate curriculum, 
but they have given me the ‘inspiration’ to apply to graduate school with confidence.”

- Jason Zysk ’05, English major

Bachelor of Arts

The bachelor of arts degree is awarded in: 

• American Studies
• Chemistry Major
• Communication
• Computer Science 
• Criminology
• Economics
• English
• Foreign Languages
• Fine Arts and Theatre Arts
• Gender Studies
• Health Care Administration
• History
• International Studies
• Mathematics
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Bachelor of Science

Stonehill’s science program gives students a solid foundation in the basic sciences in the context of a strong general education. Science majors graduate well prepared for a variety of positions at corporations, laboratories or government agencies. Each major is also designed to meet graduate and professional school requirements in particular fields. Since there are variations from school to school, especially in the case of medical schools, students are urged to work with their advisor early on to design the optimal program for their particular needs.

The bachelor of science degree is awarded in:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Neuroscience 

“I came to Stonehill knowing I wanted a career in forensic science. For two summers, I interned at the Suffolk Country Crime Laboratory in New York, where I worked on my thesis project, looking for DNA on expended firearm cartridge casings. While I did a lot of science, I also learned the value of having a broad liberal arts education: forensic scientists need to be able to communicate clearly. They’re constantly called upon to write reports and testify in court.”

- Andrew Schweighardt ’06, Biochemistry