College of Liberal Studies

The College of Liberal Studies provides a hub for the humanities, languages, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies on campus. We seek to engage students in the critical study of human existence and social systems across diverse cultures, time periods, and environments, using a range of academic tools and methods.

Our programs include Anthropology, Chinese Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, French and Francophone Studies, Global Studies, Hispanic and Latino Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology. We also house an Individualized Major, Pre-Law advising, and a number of interdisciplinary programs, including Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies; Holocaust and Genocide Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies; and Publishing and Printing Arts. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.

Our faculty consistently win awards in teaching, advising, and mentoring, and they are leading scholars in their fields. In choosing any of our majors or minors, you will find outstanding support and the career preparation you need for this ever-changing world. We invite you to visit the websites of each of our programs below to learn more about what we offer!

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Areas of Study

Anthropology

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Chinese Studies

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Economics

French and Francophone Studies

Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies

Global Studies

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Global and Cultural Studies

Hispanic and Latino Studies

Holocaust and Genocide Studies

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Individualized Major

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Master of Fine Arts

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Native American & Indigenous Studies

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Philosophy

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Political Science

Pre-Law Advising

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Publishing & Printing Arts

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Religion

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Sociology and Criminal Justice