The ability to think, learn, and to express oneself both rigorously and creatively, and the capacity to understand ideas and issues in context are requirements for success in the future. The faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to help students develop those fundamental skills and abilities that provide the foundation for effective citizenship in this century.
College is about exploring choices, investigating possibilities.
Whether you are interested in the fine arts, the humanities, the natural sciences, or the social sciences, you will final unusual opportunities at Drake. The College offers 56 majors. It is also possible to create you own major. Students may also take courses in one of the professional schools as a complement to an Arts and Sciences major. In other words, students have the opportunity to design a program that meets personal interests and skills.