Curious what's the most interesting or unusual major you've come across. While doing some research for an article, I came across a thesis from someone who had earned a Master of Science, Economic Crime Management at Utica College. Looks like it might not be offered anymore, but the catalog is still archived: Program: Economic Crime Management (M.S.) - Utica College
Parapsychology, from no less a heavyweight than Cal-Berkeley. https://noetic.org/blog/parapsychology-in-the-halls-of-academe/
Half of Capitol Technology University's PhD offerings are weird. Someone who used to work for the school said that Dr. McAndrew would sit around thinking up novel degree programs. I will say, though, that they were ahead of their time with cyberpsychology and quantum computing. Those are looking more normal now.
BS in Concrete Industry Management South Dakota State University MA in John Paul II Studies University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Entertainment Engineering At UCONN Also at UNLV https://www.unlv.edu/degree/bs-entertainment-engineering-design?utm_source=perplexity
Reminds me of CSULB with their Theme Park Engineering major. https://www.csulb.edu/academic-senate/policy-statement-99-12-engineering-bachelor-of-science-option-theme-park
Now St. Jerome’s University, a Catholic institution federated with the University of Waterloo in Ontario, is launching the Pope Francis Institute. New institute dedicated to legacy of Pope Francis to be opened at Ontario university (Kate Bueckert, CBC News, April 26, 2026) World's first Pope Francis Institute launches at St. Jerome's (Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register, April 25, 2026)
Master of Science in Seed Technology and Business Iowa State University “The master’s program is divided into sections on seed science, seed technology, and business. Business courses highlight seed-related issues, while the science and technology courses focus on practical applications.”
“The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health offers a fully online non-thesis Master of Avian Health and Medicine (MAHM). Learn from internationally renowned experts in an online program recognized by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV). This unique and innovative online program is for practicing veterinarians interested in being recognized health experts in the rapidly growing international poultry industry. The Graduate Certificate in Avian Health can be achieved in the first year, followed by two years of specialized study including the latest in avian microbiology and serology, food safety, public health, economics and international trade, advanced poultry medicine, and disease management.”
One of my co-workers graduated from UConn and he told me about this, I thought he was pulling my leg. https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/ The Puppet Arts Program aims to awaken artists and develop leaders in the field of puppetry and all aspects of the performing arts. With attention to history, theory and practice, our faculty and staff encourage Puppet Arts students to develop a vivid imagination, curiosity for human relationships and a fearless approach toward creative expression resulting in groundbreaking productions. Dedicated spaces and resources within the Puppet Arts Complex and innovative courses in performance, directing, technique, design, technology, fabrication, history, production, and devising, empower our Minor, Certificate, BFA, and MA/MFA students to discover their own artistic voices. Participating in Connecticut Repertory Theatre productions and our local, regional, national, and international partnerships in theatre, film, television, and digital media affords our students opportunities to join the global artistic community and to push beyond established boundaries to explore the future possibilities of puppetry as an art form. Collaborations with the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry provide opportunities for research, teaching, and public engagement. Puppet Arts alumni are among the leading figures in the field, both nationally and internationally.
"Oh no! Elmo failed Elmo's very first term paper! The teacher did not like that Elmo kept talking about Elmo in the third person. Sigh."
Clemson University offers an online Master of Transportation Safety Administration (MTSA). San Jose State University offers an online graduate certificate in High Speed and Intercity Rail Management. It can stack toward their online MS in Transportation Management.
