Economics studies how to make the best use of scarce resources to meet the needs of society. Students learn about economic systems and analyze economic policy. English encourages students to study great works of literature and provides training and experience in writing, a skill that is vital for success. Foreign languages and literatures offers majors and minors in French, German, and Spanish, as well as minors in Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. History offers courses in U.S., European, Asian, Latin American, African, Near Eastern, intellectual, and social and diplomatic history, along with history of science.
Liberal studies allows individually designed programs of study.
Common focus areas include behavioral science, social studies, language arts, or fine arts. The program is good preparation for advanced study in elementary education. Music offers a wide range of opportunities for students of all majors and levels of experience. Undergraduate programs include concentrations in performance, music education, conducting, music history, and composition. Political science offers a curriculum in a variety of subfields including American politics and government, comparative politics and government, and international relations.