Meredith offers four undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Social Work
Students may select from 35 undergraduate majors as well as 55 minors, administered by departments and schools. View a complete list of academic programs. Students may supplement any major with courses and practica in teaching offered by the Department of Education.
Building upon an established liberal arts tradition, Meredith is meeting challenges of the 21st century with several important initiatives. These include a general education program, StrongPoints®, Meredith’s unique advising and personal coaching initiative, undergraduate research and civic engagement. In addition, Meredith is committed to preparing women to become engaged global citizens and leaders through increased emphasis on internationalization and leadership development.
Meredith's General Education Program: CORE Connections
A quality education takes its shape from stable academic tradition and the innovations necessary for a changing world. In Meredith’s general education curriculum, the faculty have identified four program components that constitute the core of the Meredith educational experience. Connections between general education and major courses are fashioned, and these anticipate the world our graduates will inhabit and lead. Through Fields of Knowledge requirements students explore the past, present and future as approached by our strong liberal arts and sciences programs. Communication courses help build strength in writing, speaking and foreign language skills. The Modes of Inquiry component of our program demands practice in the types of thought that support advanced learning and personal growth: critical thinking, ethical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and information literacy. Also, Perspectives and Citizenship requirements promote understanding of significant domestic and global topics; a focused learning experience outside the classroom and immersion in cultural events, on- and off- campus. For more complete information, see the General Education section.
Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Program supports faculty/student partnerships in the pursuit of research and creative activity in all fields and disciplines. In all majors, students may earn course credit for research work. College funds support research projects and help underwrite travel costs for students presenting their work at conferences. Stipends are awarded to students and faculty who collaborate on summer research projects. Each spring, Celebrating Student Achievement Day highlights the research, creative activity and academic and co-curricular accomplishments of Meredith students. This day of exhibitions, performances, scholarly presentations, awards and socializing brings the Meredith community together to share successes and inspire new levels of accomplishment. See the Undergraduate Research Section.
Civic Engagement
Meredith has a long and proud history of offering service to others. Student, faculty and staff volunteers offer their time to MeredithReads, a literacy program; Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity and a number of other agencies. Through Meredith’s community-based learning program, coursework is enhanced with service-related experiential learning opportunities with a variety of community partners. Through community-based learning, students investigate important social issues such as homelessness, poverty, endangered species, and support for families.