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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.

Recognized programs, unparalleled opportunities

  • 1st in the state and 21st nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Psychology Program by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
  • 2nd in the state for anthropology programs, by Plexuss educational consultants in 2021.
  • 1st in the state for Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs, by Public Administration & Policy in 2025.
  • 4th in the state for graduate psychology programs, by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
  • 5th in the state for graduate history programs, by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
  • 6th in the state for graduate clinical psychology programs, by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
  • 1st of its kind in the state, the Public and Applied Liberal Arts program combines industry-smarts with people-smarts.
  • Nationally recognized CMU Museum virtual field trips.
  • One of the nation’s few hands-on Museum Studies programs.
  • 40+ student-led clubs and Greek societies.
  • 2 National Federation of State Poetry Societies winners.
  • 100% predoctoral internship match rate for clinical psychology students over the past five years.
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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. Whether you want to make a difference in your community, explore other cultures, or lead your own company, we have the program for you.