The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has 23 departments and offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The College offers courses in Air Force studies, anthropology, chemistry, communication sciences, ecology and evolutionary biology, East European language and area studies, economics, English, geography, geology and geophysics, history, journalism, Latin American language and area studies, linguistics, marine sciences, mathematics, military science, molecular and cell biology, modern and classical language, philosophy, physics, physiology and neurobiology, political science, psychology, sociology, and statistics, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, Slavic, urban studies, and women's studies.
Most departments offer at least one major course of study.
The College prepares students for, and aids them in applying to, schools of law, dental medicine, and medicine. The Transfer Admissions Office reviews credits from other institutions. Unless exempted by the Dean and the Vice-President, students shall take all of their course work at the University during the last two semesters. Bachelor's Degree Requirements The Board of Trustees awards degrees on the recommendation of the faculty. 1. earn a total of 120 credits.