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The College of Arts and Sciences at CWRU is home to majors in arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics.
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Arts at CWRU
Humanities at CWRU
Social Sciences at CWRU
Math and Science at CWRU
Pre-Med Track at CWRU
⭐ Arts at CWRU
Case Western Reserve students have enormous opportunities to hone their craft in some of the nation's most celebrated artistic spaces. Gain world-class training in music, dance and theater under the tutelage of accomplished performers, teachers and scholars.
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Arts Programs
Majors and minors
Dance
Music
Music Education
Theater Concentrations
Acting
Directing
Dramatic Writing
General Theater
Design/Technical Theater
Other arts-related programs
Arts Education
Art History
Art Studio (minor)
⭐ Humanities at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University students thrive in the country's most resource-rich environment for the humanities, brimming with opportunities for research, internships, networking and personal growth/ Learn from a faculty that includes MacArthur Genius Grant honorees, Pulitzer-Prize winners, bestselling authors and scholars of the highest caliber. As a humanities student, you'll draw from the university’s vast resources, and those of nearby institutions, to add a tangible element to your education.
Check out the humanities.
Humanities Programs
Majors and minors
Art Education
Art History
Asian Studies
Chinese
Classics
English
Environmental Studies
French
French and Francophone Studies
German
History
History and Philosophy of Science
International Studies
Italian
Japanese Studies
Music Education
Philosophy
Minor only
African and African American Studies
Art Studio
Creative Writing
Environmental Nutrition
Ethics
Ethnic Studies
Film
Judaic Studies
Russian
⭐ Social Sciences at CWRU
Social science students at Case Western Reserve engage with significant academic resources and research opportunities, leading to fulfilling careers and top graduate school placements.
Studying the social sciences at CWRU equips you with the intellectual and practical capacity to enter an array of fields: medicine, law, public health, business, public service, academic pursuits and more. Our faculty conduct groundbreaking research into virtually every aspect of society, and they will challenge you to forge new insights into human behavior—in the classroom and in the field.
Learn more about studying the social sciences at CWRU.
Social Sciences Programs
Most are offered as a major or a minor
Anthropology
Cognitive Science
Communication Sciences
Economics
Environmental Studies
Gerontological Studies
International Studies
Origins Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Teacher Education
Women’s and Gender Studies
Minor only
Childhood Studies
Communication for Health Professionals
Environmental
Nutrition
Public Health
Public Policy
Social Justice
Social Work
⭐ Math and Science at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University's math & science students engage with elite research organizations and renowned academic mentors. CWRU faculty in math and natural sciences eagerly accept undergraduates, as early as their first year on campus, to join research teams and even to co-author scientific studies. Because of the exposure to an exceptional education and unparalleled opportunities for lab experience, you'll be particularly well-prepared for graduate or professional school and career success.
Learn more about studying the sciences at CWRU.
Math and Science Programs
Majors and minors
Applied Mathematics
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Geology
Environmental Studies
Evolutionary Biology
Geological Sciences
History and Philosophy of Science
Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics
Natural Sciences
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Origins Science
Physics
Statistics
Systems Biology
Teacher Education
Minor only
Artificial Intelligence
Electronics
Environmental Nutrition
Sports Medicine
⭐ Pre-Med Track at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University's pre-med students study in one of the country's top medical communities. With nationally-ranked hospitals within walking distance of campus, you'll be in the thick of advanced research and clinical care. Within one mile of our campus are: Cleveland Clinic, consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s top-5 hospitals in the nation; University Hospitals, ranked in the top 50 for seven adult and eight pediatric specialties; and Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, caring for more than 100,000 veterans each year. Learn from and alongside renowned health care professionals, who welcome undergraduate participants on their research teams, and are ready to help you gain knowledge and experience to prepare for medical school.
Learn about how CWRU prepares pre-med students.
Pre-Med Majors
Some of the many different bachelor’s degrees recently earned by students accepted to medical school:
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Economics
English
Modern Languages and Literatures
History
International Studies
Music
Nutrition
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
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