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College of

ֱ ARTS AND
SCIENCES

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION

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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been the intellectual heart of ֱ since the University’s founding in 1842. With more than 40 academic departments and programs offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as doctoral programs in Philosophy and Theology, CLAS provides a rich, rigorous and diverse educational experience.

Faculty in the College are teacher-scholars. They are thought leaders in their fields, pursuing research at the forefront of knowledge creation, and are equally committed to excellence in teaching—integrating their research into the classroom and inviting students to partner with them on studies and publications.

The College’s multidisciplinary curriculum encourages creativity and innovation. Students develop critical thinking and strong communication skills, preparing them to be ethical leaders with a passion for making a positive impact on the world.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

BACHELOR'S

Pursue a degree from among more than 40 programs in the humanities, social sciences, math and sciences.

MASTER'S

Choose from more than 20 degrees, including online options in the humanities, social sciences, math and sciences.

DOCTORAL

Find out about our funded, full-time programs in philosophy and theology, and a part-time option in theology.

CERTIFICATE

Enhance your career with graduate certificates in humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, including online options.

MINOR

Complement your major and enjoy an even more interdisciplinary and diversified academic experience by adding a minor.

CURRICULUM

Prepare for a purposeful career with our undergraduate core curriculum, a foundation emphasizing communication and critical thinking.

THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

STORIES OF DISCOVERY

COLLEGE NEWS

Alice Dailey, PhD, and the cover of, "Mother of Stories"

ֱ English Professor Alice Dailey, PhD, Explores Family, Memory and Mourning in New Experimental Memoir

ֱ University English Professor Alice Dailey, PhD, is the author of a new book, Mother of Stories, a captivating memoir and artful examination of family, love and the power of storytelling. 

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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Promotional image for "Lost Lear" production.

ֱ University’s Center for Irish Studies Hosts the North American Premiere of Lost Lear

The Center for Irish Studies at ֱ University presents the North American premiere of Lost Lear, a contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear, on Feb. 13 and 15, 2025, in the Topper Theater of the John and Joan Mullen Center for Performing Arts on ֱ’s campus.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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Stacey Havlik, PhD, and Krista Malott, PhD

ֱ Education and Counseling Professors Redefine College Readiness in New Book

ֱ University’s Education and Counseling faculty Stacey Havlik, PhD, and Krista Malott, PhD, deliver a fresh approach to postsecondary preparation in their new book, School Counselor Resource Series: Skill Building for Postsecondary Success.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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Colorful mural on exterior wall of the Connelly Center

ֱ University and Global Philadelphia Partner to Unveil New Mural as Part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

ֱ University, in partnership with the Global Philadelphia Association, unveiled a new mural dedicated to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The mural was created by Maggie Hobson-Baker, MFA, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Communication and Philadelphia-based artist.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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AT A GLANCE

60+

GRADUATE STUDENTS PRESENT AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES EACH YEAR

  

94%

OF THE CLASS OF 2023
SECURED OPPORTUNITIES

  

14

STUDENTS OR ALUMNI EARN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2024 – 2025

  

81%

OF STUDENTS SEEKING A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE

  

89%

OF STUDENTS SEEKING AN INTERNSHIP PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE

  

96%

of students seeking a service experience participated in at least one