Majors, Minors, & Certificate Programs
If you just want a list of all of the majors, minors, and certificate programs available at UMass Amherst this is the place to start. From each of these you’ll be able to link to the websites for the majors that interest you.
For more information on choosing a major, move on to Choosing a Major.
What are minors and certificates, and why would I want one?
Minors and certificates are not required, but are ideal ways to explore and attain some competence in a second field. You might choose one topically connected to your major (a major in Spanish and a certificate in Latin American Studies), or you may choose a secondary field that’s quite different from your primary area but will give you a specific skill (a major in philosophy and a minor in cartography). Adding a minor or certificate is a great way to round out your education—it’s what a liberal arts degree is all about.
