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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Bring learning to life

Learn everywhere — in our labs, museums, classrooms, archives, fieldwork sites and study-abroad experiences. Whether you are pursuing a career as a social worker, a social science researcher, or an agent of social change, our expert faculty will help you achieve the future you want.

Online or in-person. Undergraduate, graduate or doctorate. No matter where you are in your educational or professional journey, our degree and certificate programs provide the skills and experiences today's employers demand through powerful, real-world opportunities.

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Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers undergraduate degrees, certificate programs and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. You'll study people and cultures, communities, the human mind, and the fundamental questions of human life. Whether you want to make a difference in your community, explore other cultures, or discover solutions to global challenges, we have the program for you.