Major in Opportunity 2023

WE’VE GOT A

FUTURE FUTURE WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.

At Butler University

, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to obtain not just a career that you’ll love, but a life you’ve always dreamed of.

Of course you’ll study inside the classroom, learning from and engaging with some of the top minds in your field. But maybe more importantly, you’ll be empowered to go beyond the classroom, completing internships, service-learning, research, study abroad, and so much more. These opportunities are what set Butler students apart—and what will live on as some of your favorite memories for years to come.

This book is your guide to academics at Butler. Explore all of the paths you can take, and remember that no matter what you set out to accomplish, we’re here to help you get there.

ACADEMICS READY FOR THOSE TO BE

Butler has a beautiful campus, incredible amenities, and outstanding athletics, all near the heart of a major city. But let’s face it. None of that matters without first-class academics that engage you and help build your future. Fortunately, if you want one of the top educational environments in the country, you’ve come to the right place.

Butler at a glance:

#1 #1 REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN THE MIDWEST*

98 % PLACEMENT RATE

4,427UNDERGRADS

11:1 STUDENTTO-FACULTY RATIO

MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOL IN THE MIDWEST*

85+MAJORS

22 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

STUDENTS FROM 48 STATES & 31 COUNTRIES

College of Communication

Creative Media and Entertainment

Critical Communication and Media Studies†

Esports Communication*

Exploratory Communication

Film Studies*

Journalism†

Music Industry Studies†

Organizational Communication and Leadership†

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences†

Sports Media

Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising†

College of Education

Diverse Learners*

Education*

Elementary Education

Exploratory Education

Kinesiology

Middle/Secondary Education

Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education

Special Education—Mild Intervention**

Sport Coaching**

Teachers of English Language Learners**

Youth and Community Development

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Actuarial Science†

African Studies*

Anthropology†

Anthropology and Psychology

Anthropology and Religion

Applied Local Food System*

Asian Studies*

Astronomy*

Astronomy and Astrophysics†

Biochemistry†

Biology†

Chemistry†

Chinese

Classics†

Computer Science

Criminology†

Criminology and Psychology

Data Science

Economics

English†

Environmental Studies†

Ethics*

Exploratory Natural Sciences

Exploratory Studies

French†

Geography and Global Studies*

German†

History†

History and Anthropology

History and Classics

History and Political Science

MAJORS & MINORS

Individualized Major International Studies†

Mathematics†

Medical Spanish*

Multilingual Museum Studies*

Neuroscience

Biological, Computational, Psychological

Peace and Conflict Studies†

Philosophy†

Philosophy and Psychology

Philosophy and Religion

Philosophy and Sociology

Physics†

Political Science†

Psychology

Psychology and Political Science

Public Health

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration*

Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Religious Studies†

Science, Technology, and Society†

Sociology†

Sociology and Criminology

Sociology and Psychology

Software Engineering†

Spanish†

Statistics†

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Health Sciences

Healthcare and Business

Pharmacy

Pre-Pharmacy

Jordan College of the Arts

Acting

Art + Design†

Art History

Arts Administration

Art + Design, Art History, Music, Theatre

Dance–Arts Administration

Dance–Pedagogy

Dance–Performance

Graphic Design*

Jazz Studies

Museum Studies*

Music†

Music Composition

Music Education

Music Performance

Musical Arts

Painting*

Performance and Music Education

Photography*

Theatre

Lacy School of Business

Accounting†

Applied Business Technology†

Business*

Business Law*

Economics†

Entrepreneurship and Innovation†

Exploratory Business

Finance†

Healthcare Management*

International Business†

Marketing†

Risk Management and Insurance†

Italics indicate optional concentration within a given major.

*Minor only

†Three-Year Degree option

**Secondary Licensure option

Pre-Professional Programs

In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest.

Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, PA, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine

A PLAN TO HELP

There’s a reason ButlerONE, our first-year experience, is nationally ranked. Through ButlerOne, you’ll find venues for self-discovery, student-centered advice for your academic future, challenging introductory courses in our Core Curriculum, and an encouraging environment to help you acclimate to your new life on campus.

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR

You’ll explore one of over 40 different course topics while building a close-knit community with your professor and a small group of other first-year students.

Topics include:

Assessing the American Dream

Through the Lens of Black Women

Climate, Culture, Creativity

TV Writers’ Room

Unpacking the Hunger Games

Women

Writing the World

Butler

SCHEDULE A VISIT

The best way to get that I-don’t-want-to-be-anywhere-else feeling is to actually see Butler. Schedule an on-campus visit, explore online visit options, or get a glimpse of campus on our Learn more at butler.edu/visit.

The support needed to

CHALLENGE

yourself

“I really appreciate Butler’s emphasis on undergraduate research. Lectures can’t ever teach the exact process of solving a problem that appears in research—it’s important to have hands-on work, too.”

Astronomy & Astrophysics and Physics double major Pursuing research on RR Lyrae stars

“My biggest piece of advice to prospective students would be to put in the extra effort to build connections with your classmates and your professors. Because of Butler’s small size and attentive faculty, you can build great relationships that help you gain access to research, academic, and internship opportunities. Make the most of your time here!”

Butler University has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students.

YOU’LL

WHAT WE TEACH

Our hometown of Indianapolis—the 14th largest city in the country—is the backdrop to state government offices, major businesses and corporations, and nonprofits, a perfect environment for early career experience.

Over 75% of students complete one or more internships

3,000+ companies eager to hire students for internships and jobs

“Butler’s focus on experiential learning and a true global education has really made the biggest difference in my career.”

Alumnus Nick Huang Finance and Marketing double major Product Manager at Google

ADVISORS. MENTORS. FRIENDS.

At Butler, your professors won’t just know your name. They’ll probably know your hometown, your go-to campus study spot, and your favorite pizza topping. We’re talking about a student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, meaning your professors will get plenty of chances to find out what drives you. This all starts from day one at Butler.

“My relationship with my faculty mentor, Dr. McCormick, has been super individualized. I’m treated as an individual student with my own dreams, goals, and aspirations. I’ve not been pushed down a path that every student studying business should go down. I’ve been given the tools and resources to go down my own path, while knowing that support is still there if I need anything.

Lauryn Lintner International Business and Marketing

Where study abroad

40% OF BUTLER STUDENTS in over 55 200+ STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS COUNTRIES

will you go?

College is about more than just expanding your intellectual horizons. The world needs thinkers and doers who aren’t afraid of fresh perspectives and new faces. At Butler, we send our students out into the world through our more than 200 study abroad programs in over 55 countries. You might find yourself working for six weeks in Shanghai or studying leadership in London. If you prefer to stay stateside, you can spend a semester working and studying in Washington, DC or New York City. But keep your passport handy in case you change your mind. Tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù ma? (That’s “Sound like fun?” in Mandarin.) We certainly think so.

Ready. Set.

HOW TO APPLY:

Required

› Common App with a nonrefundable $50 application fee

› Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less)

› Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through your junior year

› A School Report completed by your school counseling office

Optional

› SAT and/or ACT scores*

› Résumé outlining activities and honors

› Letter(s) of recommendation (1–2)

*Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with scores, self-reported scores are accepted.

KEY DATES:

Application opens

Early Action Deadline

Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and an admission decision by December.

Recommended FAFSA Filing Period begins

The FAFSA for 2024–2025 will open in December 2023

Regular Decision Deadline

Financial aid notification begins

Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline

National Candidate’s Reply Date

A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.

Butler University admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Butler University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.