How about a B.A. in Quake on ZDNet News (thanks Ron Johnson and George Cifrancis) offers hope that an interest in Quake and other games might some day earn one a college degree, rather than simply putting one on the slippery slope to flunking out. Here's a bit:

The program incorporates courses in a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, graphic design and human kinetics. The goal is to create students who are not only able to code and design games but also have an understanding of the societal impact and significance of this $7 billion industry.