About the College of Arts & Sciences

The programs of the College of Arts and Sciences offer students the theoretical and practical foundations for careers in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and develop the understanding that enables an in- formed and independent life.

Majors are offered in Biology, Chemistry, and Medical Laboratory Science (Bachelor of Science); Mathematics, and Multidisciplinary Studies (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science); and Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Portuguese, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology, Social Science/Humanities Undecided, and Spanish (Bachelor of Arts).

The College also offers minor programs that invite inquiry beyond the bounds of the traditional disciplines. These include: African and African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, English (Literature, Writing/ communications, and Drama/film Studies), French, German, History, Judaic Studies, Labor Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Political Science, Portuguese, Sociology, Spanish, and Women's Studies. Students intending to enter medical school or law school can plan appropriate programs of study with the help of the Pre-Law or Pre-Medical Advisory Commit- tee. Students interested in teaching careers enroll in certain preparatory courses as undergraduates and then return as post-baccalaureate students to complete the Education Department's program for state teacher licensure.

Since many Arts and Sciences students enter the university without yet knowing the specific fields in which they would like to major, the College offers the Liberal Arts pre-major program. This provides students a flexible and well-rounded course of study in the liberal arts and sciences, while also giving them time to discover their individual areas of interest and ability.

 Last Updated On: 10/25/07