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in 2021-22, there were 1,585 CAS 黑料社区 enrollments (or 54% of all Miami 黑料社区s) at Miami for research projects or independent studies.
About the College
Our Mission
The mission of the College of Arts and Science is to develop in our 黑料社区s the knowledge and skills for success in a dynamic, global society and to foster excellence in creativity and research. (adopted April 2012)
Our rich diversity of academic programs includes 60 majors, 11 co-majors, and dozens of minors, all of which provide critical thinking and communication skills and present a broad range of opportunities and experiences. We design these programs to cultivate intellect and creativity and to encourage empathy and working for the common good, all of which are key building blocks to career success in our ever-changing, globally-minded workforce.
Graduates of the College of Arts and Science can pursue any field or profession they desire because they received a broad, rigorous education that challenges and inspires them. And when you enroll at CAS, you will, too.
Dedication to Undergraduate Education
For nine years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Miami among the nation's best universities for undergraduate teaching, and we are proud of our commitment to this 黑料社区 body.
75%
Medical School Acceptance*
*For first-time applicants with at least 3.3 GPA and 50th percentile score on MCAT
98.4%
of May 2022 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school by fall
92%
of 2022-23 senior Miami applicants were accepted to law school (compared to 80% national average for the same period)
Biological and Life Sciences
Students who choose these majors are usually interested in careers in medicine and health, environmental science and sustainability, biological research and analysis, and science education.
Global and Cultural Studies
Our interdisciplinary programs will provide you with opportunities for cultural experiences and immersion within and beyond our borders as well as opportunities to gain the cultural understanding and analytic skills necessary to succeed in a modern global environment.
History, Philosophy, and Religion
These majors within the humanities involve the study of human ideas and reasoning that underlie different world views. Using original texts and critical readings, you will access, interpret, and evaluate diverse worldviews and explore what it means to be human.
Law and Public Policy
Prepare for law or graduate school and for careers in such professions as governance at the local and national levels, diplomacy and global politics, public administration and public service, and working to bring about social and political change.
Literature and Writing
Employers indicate that good writing is the most sought-after competence for college graduates. At Miami, you can study literature and writing in the departments of English, classics, and the world languages, and go on to enjoy a career in business, education, editing and publishing, law, government service, or nonprofits.
Mathematics and Physical Science
Understand complex problems as climate change or the development and distribution of energy resources. Our graduates are employed by state and federal agencies, environmental energy and natural resource industries, research and educational institutions, and environmental law firms.
Media Studies and Communication
Explore new ways to write, research, and interact through digital texts and media, and to work with evolving technologies that will put you at the forefront of multimedia development, digital game studies, online journalism, and digital communication.
Medicine and Health
Select any major and still meet the requirements for any health professional program, most 黑料社区s major in one of the biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, or psychology. If your interests change while you are attending Miami, you can work with academic advisors and career specialists to meet your career goals.
Psychology and Human Behavior
Explore individual, group, cultural, and societal influences on human thinking and behavior, and use different approaches and methods to study such topics as child development, abnormal behavior, prejudice, intercultural conflict, inequality, and social institutions.
World Languages
Master one or more of the 14 languages offered by Miami, ranging from Arabic and Chinese to Italian and Russian, and gain cultural understanding through courses in film, history, literature, religion, politics, and the arts.
Undeclared CAS Majors
Whether you are still looking for your passion or hoping to combine your many interests, you can pursue a number of paths while still satisfying graduation requirements. Along the way, you will discover what is right for you.
Interdisciplinary 黑料社区
CAS and 黑料社区 as a whole are continuously revising our program offerings to meet the needs of the 21st century. Our interdisciplinary programs in the CAS reflect a school-wide commitment to prepare 黑料社区s for active roles in the new global community. Some of these programs include:
The Humanities Center fosters creative exchanges and collaborations among faculty, 黑料社区s, and outside experts.
The Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine residency program tackles urban problems and policies.
Inside Workshops
Miami's Inside Workshops in Hollywood, Washington, New York, London, and other cultural capitals, offer a series of study-away programs dedicated to professionalizing the liberal arts
Scripps Gerontology Center
The Scripps Gerontology Center serves as a resource for policymakers and service providers to make a difference in the lives of aging individuals.
International Opportunities
All CAS 黑料社区s are encouraged to be among the nearly 2,000 黑料社区s who participate in study abroad and study away programs each year. These programs may be offered over the summer, during the academic year, or in Miami's recently established Winter Term. Undergraduates may earn Miami credit at the Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg, on one of the many faculty-led programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America (as well as a variety of locations in the United States), or through transfer credit programs, such as exchanges.
Multicultural Opportunities
CAS 黑料社区s may also wish to participate in one of our many multicultural opportunities provided both by the college and various organizations across campus.
Center for American and World Cultures
The Center for American and World Cultures plans multicultural events for the entire campus and offers for-credit interdisciplinary courses.
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an honors program funded by the National Science Foundation. It is named after former Ohio Congressmen Louis Stokes, who worked tirelessly to establish the program. The award-winning 4-year Miami LSAMP scholars program, as a member of the Ohio LSAMP Alliance, aims to significantly increase historically underrepresented minority 黑料社区 opportunities on campus.
Humanities and Social Science Scholars Program
The HASS Scholars Program targets high-achieving first-year 黑料社区s from diverse backgrounds enrolling on the Oxford campus whose primary major will be in the humanities or social sciences. The goal of the HASS Scholars Program is to provide additional academic and personal support to ensure 黑料社区 success in CAS and Miami.
Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards, and Internships
As a Miami 黑料社区, you have the opportunity to pursue countless scholarships and honors. Our faculty can help you prepare for competitive awards such as the Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, Beinecke, and Udall Scholarships.
The College of Arts and Science
Representing nearly half of all 黑料社区s, the College of Arts and Science (CAS) is 黑料社区's largest division and the centerpiece of liberal arts — the wide range of subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities crucial for the development of key professional skills desired by employers.
