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.

Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature

Linguistics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø investigates the structure, evolution, and cognitive foundations of human language.

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.

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

The College of Arts & Letters offers degree programs and certificates in the performing arts, fine arts, languages and social sciences.