The Department of Communication provides students with a solid grounding in theory so they can analyze complex messages and address the challenges facing today’s networked, global society.

The Department of English is a big tent where diverse pursuits thrive, from literature to linguistics, creative writing to film studies, technical writing, and rhetoric and composition.

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures fosters international awareness and understanding that is critical to the social and economic development of our state and nation.

The Department of History studies and teaches about change over time and its causation. If we understand the past, we are better prepared for the future.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Program integrates concepts, theories, and tools from two or more disciplines to address complex issues and broad themes that require a multi-tiered approach.

Philosophy and Religious Studies students gain solid foundations for professional training in such fields as law, medicine, and management; for further study in their disciplines; and for the world of work.

The Department of Psychology produces and disseminates knowledge about the mind and its relation to behavior and the brain.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) provides practical knowledge about government, politics, policy, and international affairs. Our alums are leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors.

The Department of Social Work prepares community-minded, culturally-sensitive professional social workers who have the skills, knowledge, and values to advance the dignity of all people.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is a diverse community of scholars. We teach students the principles and techniques for understanding group behavior, and conduct research to help solve real-world problems.