The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gives you the freedom to explore your interests, discover new possibilities, and build skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
From data science to environmental sustainability, neuroscience to public policy, and physics to philosophy, CLAS offers opportunities to explore a wide range of subjects and create an education that reflects your goals. You’ll study what fascinates you, learn from expert faculty, and discover connections across disciplines.
Your education won’t stop at the classroom door. Through research, internships, study abroad, community engagement, and other hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll apply what you learn to real-world challenges and gain experiences that prepare you for what’s next.
“What Can I Do With a Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree?”
A CLAS education prepares you for more than just a job. It gives you the knowledge, perspective, and adaptability to succeed throughout your life and career.
Through coursework, research, internships, and other hands-on experiences, you’ll explore new ideas, ask big questions, and connect what you learn to the world around you. As you develop expertise in your field, you’ll also build the communication, analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills employers value across every industry.
Whether your future leads to graduate school, public service, scientific discovery, entrepreneurship, or a career that doesn’t exist yet, a CLAS education prepares you to adapt, contribute, and make an impact in a changing world.
Explore Academics
Discover the breadth of opportunities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and find the path that’s right for you.
Undergraduate Programs
Choose from a wide range of majors, minors, and interdisciplinary programs that allow you to explore your interests while building skills employers value.
Graduate Programs
Work closely with faculty, contribute to new discoveries, and prepare for careers in academia, research, industry, and public service.
Areas of Study
Discover the academic departments, programs, centers, and institutes that make CLAS one of the most dynamic learning communities at UConn.