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We embrace the importance of putting knowledge into practice, and we see global, cross-disciplinary education as vital to that process. As an R1 university, we foster interdisciplinary connections, scholarship, and pedagogy both inside and outside our classrooms. You’ll find that our emphasis on interdisciplinary education will help you understand and make connections across a diverse spectrum of knowledge, subjects, and proficiencies, and that expanding your skill set and worldview will prepare you for a rewarding life and career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Earn 2 degrees in 5 years<\/h1>\n\n

Discover your place in the world through a 4+1 Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s to Master\u2019s (4+1 ABM) program in the College of Arts and Sciences. With options to double major, add minors, focus on international studies, and gain cross-disciplinary experience in fields like art and design, communications, natural sciences, and social sciences, you can acquire the flexibility and skills needed to succeed.    <\/p>\n\n\nlearn more about our 4+1 programs<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Fine Arts Programs<\/h2>

Art, B.A., B.F.A.
Music, B.A., B.M., M.M.
Theatre, B.A., B.F.A.



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Humanities<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Humanities Programs<\/h2>

English, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
History, B.A., M.A.
Languages, B.A.
Philosophy B.A.
Environmental Arts and Humanities, B.A.

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The Harrington School of Communication and Media<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Harrington School Programs<\/h2>

Communication Studies, B.A., M.A.
Film\/Media, B.A.
Journalism, B.A.
Library\/Information Studies, M.L.I.S.
Professional and Public Writing, B.A.
Public Relations, B.A.
Sports Media & Communication, B.A.
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Social Sciences Programs<\/h2>

Africana Studies, B.A.
Anthropology\/Sociology, B.A.
Criminology & Criminal Justice, B.A.
Economics, B.A.
Gender & Women’s Studies, B.A.
International Studies & Diplomacy, B.A.
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics Programs<\/h2>

Chemistry, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Computer Science, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Data Science, B.A., B.S.
Mathematics, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Physics, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
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Interdisciplinary Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental Arts and Humanities<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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International Computer Science Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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International Engineering Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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International Business Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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