Degrees, Departments & Programs
There is something for everyone at CLA.
With undergraduate & graduate degrees and certificates offered across 17 departments, you are bound to find something you love.
Undergraduate degrees
With over 1, 200 undergraduate students majoring in CLA programs, undergraduate students
make up the majority of our student body. We have a large number of offerings for
minors, Associates, BS, and BA degrees. Our undergraduate programs are influenced
by our sense of place in the great state of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, making our class offerings, homework,
and assignments all the more interesting and unique.
Explore our programs below, ranging from Art to Yup'ik, and discover what inspires
you. The broad range of studies and engagement experiences offered through the College
of Liberal Arts provides you with opportunities to expand, experiment, explore, and,
ultimately, excel. Through our academic offerings and opportunities for experience,
we’ll assist you in developing the core career competencies that employers are looking
for in graduates. At ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, you can make the most of your college years by creating
a program of study to prepare for your future career, graduate/professional school,
and life plans—it's all here in Nanook Nation.
Graduate degrees
The College of Liberal Arts at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is an ideal place to pursue a graduate degree. Our numerous graduate programs, world-class research, and location in the heart of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ make the College of Liberal Arts a great choice for your graduate studies. Our graduate programs are highly interdisciplinary, creating unique and challenging programs for every student. With 10 degree programs for master’s and PhD students, the College of Liberal Arts is sure to have a program to match your interests. Our faculty have diverse specializations within their disciplines and are eager to share their knowledge with students. This variety of faculty specializations and degree programs creates a unique and rich academic environment for graduate students.
Degrees Offered through the College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
The College of Liberal Arts is home to a tremendous breadth and depth of scholarship, research and leadership potential. Our 17 departments and programs span the arts, humanities, languages and social sciences.
We have programs for those just starting to figure it out, and those already working in their fields. Chances are high that you’ll find a program that meets your needs, because you can craft your own college experience by designing a degree to support your goals. We call that an interdisciplinary degree and CLA will help you navigate the university system to get one of those too.
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- Anthropology - BA
- Art - BA, BFA
- Climate and Arctic Sustainability - BA
- Communication - BA
- English - BA
- Film and Performing Arts - BA
- Foreign Languages - BA
- History - BA
- Japanese Studies - BA
- Journalism: Science and the Environment - BA
- Justice - BA
- Linguistics - BA
- Music - BA
- Music Education - BM
- Music Performance - BM
- Philosophy - BA
- Political Science - BA
- Psychology - BA, BS
- Social Work - BA
- Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Anthropology
- Arctic and Northern Studies
- Art
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- English
- Environmental Politics
- Film
- Foreign Languages
- Global Studies
- History
- Integrated Arts
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism: Science and the Environment
- Justice
- Law and Society
- Linguistics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Theatre
- Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Anthropology - MA
- Applied Linguistics - MA, BA to MA Accelerated
- Arctic and Northern Studies - MA
- Art - MFA
- Creative Writing - MFA
- Creative Writing & Literature - Combined MFA/MA
- English - MA
- Justice Administration - MA
- Music Performance - MMu
- Professional Communication - MA
We believe that arts and humanities can change the world.
Degrees in the arts and humanities teach students a deep theoretical foundation to become informed citizens. Our students learn more than what's expected, gaining skills and understanding through experiential learning opportunities. Programs in the arts and humanities thrive in exhibitions, real-world internships, and service-learning activities. Our degrees are built on integrative thinking, giving graduates the tools to thrive in a complex, multicultural world.
At ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, students have the opportunity to study with expert faculty who take a genuine interest in their success and are invested in their long-term goals. CLA promotes student leadership and engagement. We encourage innovative spirits and help students grow with advising and mentorship support. Our faculty challenge students in and out of the classroom to create and apply knowledge in their communities. They cultivate a culture of social responsibility, creative outlooks, and inclusive leadership. We understand a 21st century liberal arts education needs to be comprehensive, which is why we integrate and emphasize practical, career-focused skills throughout the curriculum. As a result, our graduates attract top employers and become intellectually-engaged citizens who are ready to create positive change.
- Art - BA, BFA
- Communication - BA
- English - BA
- Film and Performing Arts- BA
- - BA, BS, BT
- Journalism: Science and the Environment - BA
- Music - BA, BM
- Philosophy - BA
- Art - MFA
- Communication - MA
- Creative Writing - MFA, combined MA/MFA
- English - MA, combined MA/MFA
- Music- MMu
Shaping the next generation of global citizens
Explore the world and your place in it through the study of culture and language.
Our students prepare for lives as global citizens, learning to communicate across
languages and cultures. A rich curriculum is integrated with extensive cultural immersion:
trips, speakers, festivals, performances, and study abroad. Guiding our students are
faculty members from over a dozen countries speaking as many languages. Together we
create a dynamic community reflective of the world we live in: complex, multicultural,
and interconnected.
A degree exploring culture and languages provides students with the tools to understand
different societies and people on their own terms. Offering instruction in Spanish,
French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Russian, the department gives students skills
and confidence to succeed in a global context. Students develop fluency with our wide range of courses including: grammar, phonetics,
translation, service-learning, literature, cultural studies, conversation, language
teaching methodology, and second language acquisition.
- Foreign Languages and Literature - BA
- Japanese Studies - BA
- Linguistics - BA, Accelerated BA to MA
- Applied Linguistics - MA, Accelerated BA to MA
Bridge your education from theory to the real world.
Social science students acquire a highly adaptable professional skill set, centered on complex information analysis and communication. Our students gain skills and understanding through experiential learning opportunities. Programs in social sciences thrive in laboratories, real-world internships, and service-learning activities. Social science degrees are built on strong research skills that give graduates the tools to thrive in a complex, multicultural world.
At ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, students have the opportunity to study with expert faculty who take a genuine interest in their success and are invested in their long-term goals. CLA promotes student leadership and engagement. We encourage innovative spirits and help students grow with advising and mentorship support. Our faculty challenge students in and out of the classroom to create and apply knowledge in their communities. They cultivate a culture of social responsibility, creative outlooks, and inclusive leadership. We understand a 21st century liberal arts education needs to be comprehensive, which is why we integrate and emphasize practical, career-focused skills throughout the curriculum. As a result, our graduates attract top employers and become intellectually-engaged citizens who are ready to create positive change.
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- Anthropology
- Climate and Arctic Sustainability - BA
- History
- - BA, BS
- Justice - BA
- Political Science - BA
- Psychology - BA, BS
- Social Work - BA
- Justice Administration - MA, Graduate Certificate
- Anthropology - MA, PhD
- Arctic and Northern Studies - MA, Graduate Certificate
- Environmental Politics and Policy - MA
- - MA, PhD
- - MA, MS, PhD
Departments & Programs at CLA