Departments & Programs
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Africana Studies
Exploration of racial differences, identity and subject formation.
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Academic Department 
Art and Art History
Engage, critique, and shape culture with programs in studio art, art history, and museum studies.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Asian Studies
A broad-ranging, interdisciplinary study of China, India and Japan.
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Academic Department 
Biology
The change-driven study of life in all its unique forms.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Business Analytics
Explore business decision-making and problem-solving.
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Academic Department 
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Exploration and advancement of the physical and living world.
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Academic Department 
Classical Studies
Discovery of the ancient Mediterranean world and its enduring value.
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Academic Department 
Communication and Theatre
The art and science of sharing ideas in fresh and creative ways.
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Academic Department 
Computer Science
The theory and application of computational solutions to social and scientific problems.
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Academic Department 
Economics and Management
Empowered analysis of economic behavior, government policies and social institutions.
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Academic Department 
Education Studies
The study of education is critical to creating a more just world.
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Academic Department 
English
Exploration and interpretation of the world through language and its application.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Ethics in Society
Evaluation of actions, character traits, policies and institutions according to standards of what is right, virtuous, beneficial, good and just.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Film and Media Arts
Student storytellers, practitioners, and scholars discovering their own critical, cultural, and artistic voices.
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Academic Department 
Geology and Environmental Geoscience
An understanding of the earth’s environmental problems and their potential solutions.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
German Studies
Students in the German Studies program learn the language and German culture and explore how the past, including moments of extreme violence, informs the present.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Global French Studies
Go beyond language learning and prepare yourself for global citizenship through Global French Studies.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Global Health
Understanding the complexities of population health, for positive societal impact.
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Academic Department 
Global Language Studies
The stimulating discovery and understanding of foreign cultures and languages.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Hispanic Studies
Exploration of cultural products, processes and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.
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Academic Department 
History
An analysis of past complexities for a more comprehensible and purposeful present.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Italian Cultural Studies
A new interdisciplinary perspective on diverse aspects of Italian Culture with a focus on intercultural competence, global citizenship, leadership and fluency in Italian Language.
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Academic Department 
Kinesiology
A breadth and depth of knowledge of human movement.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Examination of the diverse human experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Academic Department 
Mathematical Sciences
The ability to think analytically and solve problems in diverse fields, such as law, medicine and music.
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Academic Department 
Music
Unsurpassed musical training for distinction as performers, scholars and teachers.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Peace and Conflict Studies
Examination of conflict from various perspectives and the change that is possible.
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Academic Department 
Philosophy
Inspired by wonder, philosophy bends the mind and sharpens the wits while confronting life’s deepest questions.
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Academic Department 
Physics and Astronomy
Exploration of how and why things work, from the very big to very small.
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Academic Department 
Political Science
The study of political decision-making and the solutions required to address world issues.
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Academic Department 
Psychology and Neuroscience
The scientific skills and resolve to understand and influence behavior and mental processes.
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Academic Department 
Religious Studies
An open approach to religion and its shaping of institutional order and individual behavior.
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Academic Department 
Sociology and Anthropology
A holistic approach to the study of human life and its contemporary issues.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
An open and insightful study of women, gender and sexuality and today’s relevant issues.
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Interdisciplinary Program 
World Literature
A deep and diverse study and application of literature across time and traditions.
Graduation Requirements
We have high expectations for our students and provide the leadership tools, opportunities and support to meet them. Graduation requirements include:
- 31 courses for Bachelors of Arts degrees and 36 courses for the Bachelor of Music degrees.
- A 2.0 or higher GPA in your major and completion of all senior major requirements.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0, or 2.5 for B.M.E. students.
- Completion of a first-year seminar.
- Two Extended Studies experiences with passing grades.
- Demonstrated competence in writing, reasoning and communication.
- Completion of a senior capstone experience.
For a complete list of graduation requirements