Ferrum College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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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
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- International Relations and Affairs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Accounting
- Marketing / Marketing Management, General
- Computer Programming / Programmer, General
- Web / Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Computer Support Specialist
- Management Information Systems, General
- Graphic Design
- Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts, General
- Art / Art Studies, General
- Fine / Studio Arts, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice / Safety Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies
- General Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion / Religious Studies
- Psychology, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- History, General
- Mathematics, General
- Chemistry, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration / Management
- Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Environmental Studies
- Biology / Biological Sciences, General
- Sustainability Studies
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