Academics
At Fontbonne University, our goal is to impart knowledge — and understanding. In addition to becoming well-informed in your chosen field, you will learn important skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking and teamwork. We emphasize life-long learning and a self-awareness that encourages you to look at your role in the world and how you can make it a better place.
Our academic foundation is bolstered by our core curriculum, Culture and the Common Good, which embraces a global perspective, history, social justice and diversity.
Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn about our Academic Accreditation.
Areas of Study
Undergraduate Programs
Biology for Secondary Education
Chiropractic Partnership with Logan University
English – Professional Writing
English for Secondary Certification
Health Education and Promotion
Management Information Systems
Mathematics for Secondary Education
Nursing Partnership with Barnes-Jewish College
Occupational Therapy – Dual Degree
Religious Studies Partnership with Aquinas
Social Work Partnership with St. Louis University
Special Education – Paraprofessional PathwaysSM
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
University Major–Design Your Own Major
Undergraduate Minors
African American Studies Minor
American Culture Studies Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Speech-Language Pathology Minor
Women’s and Gender Studies Minor
Undergraduate Certificates
Administration and Economic Development Certificate
Expressive Arts and Integrative Therapies Certificate
Health and Mental Health Case Management Certificate
Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
Graduate Programs
Deaf Education in Inclusive Settings: Fontbonne Clarke Northeast Collaborative
Early Intervention in Deaf Education
Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Instructional Design and Technology
MBA (choose features and formats that work for you: day, evening, online, evening/online or one-year Saturday program)
Teaching: Elementary Education
Teaching: Middle School Education
Teaching: Secondary Education: Biology
Teaching: Secondary Education: English
Teaching: Secondary Education: Math
Secondary Education: Social Science
Secondary Education: Speech and Theatre
Teaching: Special Education (K-12 cross categorical)
Teaching: Special Education – Paraprofessional PathwaysSM
Graduate Certificates
Instructional Design and Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Teaching Computer Science, K-8
Evening, Online & Weekend Programs
Undergraduate
Special Education – Paraprofessional PathwaysSM
Undergraduate Minor
Undergraduate Certificates
Cyber Security
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Graduate
Instructional Design and Technology
MBA (choose features and formats that work for you: day, evening, online, evening/online or one-year Saturday program)
Teaching: Special Education – Paraprofessional PathwaysSM
Graduate Certificates
Instructional Design and Technology
Culture and the Common Good: A Liberal Arts Education at Fontbonne
This revised general education curriculum took effect for incoming first-year students in fall of 2012 and for transfer students in fall 2014. Called Culture and the Common Good, this curriculum embraces a global perspective, history, social justice and diversity.
“The theme of culture and the common good reflects Fontbonne’s mission to prepare leaders to serve a world in need, which requires an understanding of culture, the vehicle for changing ideologies and imaginations. Because imagining and building intelligent and moral alternatives for the future intersects with every area of life, this study requires an interdisciplinary approach.”
Academic Opportunities
Study Abroad
Explore new cultures. Jump into new experiences. Meet new people… for a week, a semester or more! Learn more.
Honors Program
Challenge yourself. Amp up the college experience. Prepare for great things. Learn more and be more!
Dedicated Semester
The campus comes together focusing on a single, relevant topic with courses, events, speakers, activities and more. It’s unique and it’s here. Learn more.