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Ferrum College

1 Campus
34 Programs

Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college related to the United Methodist Church, offering liberal arts and professional programs such as business, recreation leadership, musical theatre, agriculture, environmental science, teacher education, and criminal justice. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, numerous lakes, rivers and state parks, Ferrum College provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of rich natural beauty.

At Ferrum College every student’s education is impacted by the natural world. Ferrum has one of the oldest environmental science programs in the country and offers internship and research opportunities in all majors. The Boone Honors Program fosters the exploration of intellectual, social, and ethical issues. Ferrum College is the only private college in Virginia with an academic program in agricultural science. The College’s Blue Ridge Institute and Museum is a state repository for Virginia Folklore and provides an important link to history and culture of the Blue Ridge region of Appalachia. Ferrum students are known for their commitment to service and community action, as expressed in the College motto, “Not Self, But Others”.Classes are available on campus as well as online. First aid is available to those who qualify.

Available Programs

  • International Relations and Affairs
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

  • Business Administration and Management, General
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

  • Accounting
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

  • Marketing / Marketing Management, General
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

  • Computer Programming / Programmer, General
    Computer, Information, and Technology

  • Web / Multimedia Management and Webmaster
    Computer, Information, and Technology

  • Computer Support Specialist
    Computer, Information, and Technology

  • Management Information Systems, General
    Computer, Information, and Technology

  • Graphic Design
    Design, Arts, and Architecture

  • Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts, General
    Design, Arts, and Architecture

  • Art / Art Studies, General
    Design, Arts, and Architecture

  • Fine / Studio Arts, General
    Design, Arts, and Architecture

  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    Education and Human Services

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    Education and Human Services

  • Social Work
    Education and Human Services

  • Criminal Justice / Safety Studies
    Legal, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services

  • Russian Language and Literature
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Spanish Language and Literature
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • English Language and Literature, General
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • General Studies
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Philosophy
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Religion / Religious Studies
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Psychology, General
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Social Sciences, General
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Political Science and Government, General
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • History, General
    Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Literature

  • Mathematics, General
    Math, Engineering, and Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry, General
    Math, Engineering, and Physical Sciences

  • Sport and Fitness Administration / Management
    Medicine and Health Care

  • Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
    Medicine and Health Care

  • Environmental Studies
    Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Biology

  • Biology / Biological Sciences, General
    Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Biology

  • Sustainability Studies
    Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Biology

Accreditation

Ferrum College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Disclosure

Learn more at the Ferrum College website.

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