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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

  • Art / Art Studies, General
    Art & Design

  • Fine / Studio Arts, General
    Art & Design

  • Business Administration and Management, General
    Business & Management

  • Accounting
    Business & Management

  • Marketing / Marketing Management, General
    Business & Management

  • Computer Programming / Programmer, General
    Computers & Technology

  • Web / Multimedia Management and Webmaster
    Computers & Technology

  • Computer Support Specialist
    Computers & Technology

  • Management Information Systems, General
    Computers & Technology

  • Sport and Fitness Administration / Management
    Cosmetology & Wellness

  • Criminal Justice / Safety Studies
    Criminal Justice & Legal

  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    Education & Teaching

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    Education & Teaching

  • Social Work
    Human Services & Social Work

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • General Studies
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • Philosophy
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • Religion / Religious Studies
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • Political Science and Government, General
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • History, General
    Liberal Arts & Communication

  • Psychology, General
    Psychology & Counseling

  • Environmental Studies
    Science & Engineering

  • Biology / Biological Sciences, General
    Science & Engineering

  • Mathematics, General
    Science & Engineering

  • Sustainability Studies
    Science & Engineering

  • Chemistry, General
    Science & Engineering

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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