Areas of Study
Explore What You Can Study
Choose from fields that explore the arts, humanities, social sciences, culture, communication and more.

Acting and Performance
Acting and Performance at ³Ô¹ÏÍø is about developing your craft as a performer—on stage and on screen—through hands-on training, creative exploration, and real-world experience.

Anthropology
Anthropology at ³Ô¹ÏÍø is the study of what it means to be human—past and present. You'll explore how people adapt, create culture, and shape societies across the globe.

Architecture
At ³Ô¹ÏÍø, architecture is about shaping the built environment to improve lives and communities.

Art
At ³Ô¹ÏÍø, the arts are about igniting your creativity, building your skills, and connecting you with a vibrant community of artists, performers, and scholars.

Art History
Art History at ³Ô¹ÏÍø is the study of visual culture across time and place. You'll explore how art shapes—and is shaped by—history, society and ideas.

Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship at ³Ô¹ÏÍø combines creative artistry with business acumen to prepare students for successful careers in the creative economy.

Caribbean & Latin American Studies
Caribbean & Latin American Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the history, cultures, politics, and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Classical Studies
Classical Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø investigates the languages, literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.

Cultures, Languages and Literatures
Cultures, Languages and Literatures at ³Ô¹ÏÍø provides students with global perspective and cross-cultural competence through language and literary analysis.

Commercial Music
Commercial Music at ³Ô¹ÏÍø equips students for dynamic careers in music production, composition, and the music industry.

Communication Studies
Communication Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores human communication across interpersonal, organizational, and public contexts.

Comparative Studies
Comparative Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers an interdisciplinary doctoral program centered on culture, society, and the arts.

Construction Administration
Construction Administration at ³Ô¹ÏÍø prepares professionals to manage building projects, budgets, and operational strategies.

Construction Management
Construction Management at ³Ô¹ÏÍø provides hands-on technical and leadership skills for leading modern construction initiatives.

Creative Writing
Creative Writing at ³Ô¹ÏÍø nurtures fiction writers, poets, and essayists through workshop-centered mentorship and literary craft.

Culture, Society and Politics
Culture, Society and Politics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø examines the intersection of social structures, political systems, and cultural expression.

Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts
Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts at ³Ô¹ÏÍø fosters creative problem solving and visual storytelling across modern media.

Data Science in Society
Data Science in Society at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores the ethical, cultural, and political impacts of data and technology on human communities.

English
English at ³Ô¹ÏÍø cultivates critical thinking, literary appreciation, and advanced writing skills.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies
English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø supports non-native speakers in mastering academic English proficiency.

Environment and Society
Environment and Society at ³Ô¹ÏÍø addresses environmental challenges through social, cultural, and policy perspectives.

Ethics, Law & Society
Ethics, Law & Society at ³Ô¹ÏÍø investigates moral frameworks, legal institutions, and contemporary social issues.

Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø examines race, ethnicity, and identity in historical and global contexts.

Film, Video & New Media
Film, Video & New Media at ³Ô¹ÏÍø trains students in digital filmmaking, media critique, and visual storytelling.

Global Studies
Global Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø analyzes international relations, global economies, and cross-cultural dynamics.

Health Humanities
Health Humanities at ³Ô¹ÏÍø examines healthcare, illness, and wellness through humanistic and artistic perspectives.

History
History at ³Ô¹ÏÍø investigates the human past to better understand modern global developments and decisions.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Humanities at ³Ô¹ÏÍø allows students to customize a versatile degree across multiple disciplines.

Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores Jewish history, religion, literature, and contemporary culture.

Multimedia Studies
Multimedia Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø combines media production, digital design, and media theory.

Music
Music at ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers premier performance, composition, and music education training.

Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit Management at ³Ô¹ÏÍø prepares leaders for impactful public service and mission-driven organizations.

Philosophy
Philosophy at ³Ô¹ÏÍø engages fundamental questions about knowledge, existence, ethics, and logic.

Peace, Justice and Human Rights
Peace, Justice and Human Rights at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores strategies for social change, advocacy, and human dignity.

Political Science
Political Science at ³Ô¹ÏÍø analyzes political systems, public policies, governance, and political behavior.

Public Administration
Public Administration at ³Ô¹ÏÍø trains public sector leaders in policy formulation, management, and governance.

Public Management
Public Management at ³Ô¹ÏÍø develops executive and analytical skills for managing public and nonprofit organizations.

Public Procurement
Public Procurement at ³Ô¹ÏÍø provides specialized training in government contracting, purchasing, and supply chain ethics.

Religious Studies
Religious Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø investigates world religions, sacred texts, and their role in global society.

Sociology
Sociology at ³Ô¹ÏÍø examines social institutions, group behavior, inequality, and community dynamics.

Studio Art
Studio Art at ³Ô¹ÏÍø nurtures creative expression in painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and digital arts.

Theatre & Dance
Theatre & Dance at ³Ô¹ÏÍø integrates performance, design, technology, and dramatic literature.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores gender, sexuality, and social justice through an intersectional lens.
