Marshall University’s College of Liberal Arts
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Welcome To the college of Liberal Arts
Liberal arts are skills that 21st century employers are looking for: creative problem solving, team building, global awareness, an understanding of diversity, written and oral communication skills, and more. Since ancient times, the liberal arts have helped humans discover our place in the world and our connections with others. What’s more, we have learned to make wise decisions about who we want to be and how we want to live.
Communication Studies
Develop communication competence and expertise that connects people and creates change in personal and professional contexts.
English
Explore literature, film, creative, and professional writing. Learn to adapt messages to effectively inform, inspire, enlighten, and entertain.
Geography
Examine how geography affects culture, climate, commerce, and people. Learn mapping, meteorology, drones, and geospatial analysis.
History
Draw lessons from human history to understand and analyze social, cultural, and political forces in modern times.
Here, you will develop a broad perspective, an understanding of other cultures and languages, and the means to conquer the challenges you will face personally and professionally in your life.
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Humanities
Study classics, philosophy, and religious studies in an interdisciplinary program linking the foundations of human thought, literature, and faith to human issues. Latin and Greek language study are also options.
Modern Languages
Develop competence in Spanish, French, Japanese, and German while learning about diverse cultures and communicating with people of all backgrounds. Study abroad is a popular option.
Political Science
Study power, cooperation, conflict, and governance in local, national, and international systems. Learn how our philosophy and policies affect our institutions and our behavior.
Psychology
Our diverse faculty offers extensive expertise in preparing future psychologists with equity, justice, and support for all students.
Sociology and Anthropology
Study human origins, development, and culture. Learn how human societies are organized and how they influence our behavior and relationships at all levels.
Undergrad & Grad Degrees
Career Opportunities
Students who have graduated from our programs have gone on to attain employment as lawyers, educators, c-suite executives, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and much more. COLA maintains an extensive network of graduates across the world in a wide range of disciplines from business to clergy and politics to education.
Undergraduate Programs
Anthropology (B.A.) ■ Communication Studies (B.A.) ■
Creative Writing (B.A.) ■ English (B.A.) ● ■
French (B.A.) ■
Geography (B.A.) ● ■
Geography (B.S.) ● ■ Meteorology
Weather Broadcasting
Geospatial Information Science
History (B.A.) ■
Humanities (B.A.) ■ Classics ■ Philosophy ■ Religious Studies ■ International Affairs (B.A.) ■ Japanese (B.A.) ■ Literary Studies (B.A.)
Latin (B.A.) ■
Political Science (B.A.) ■ Political Science (B.S.)
Professional Writing (B.A.) ■ Psychology (B.A.) ■ Psychology (B.S.) ■ Public Administration (B.A.)
Spanish (B.A.) ■ Sociology (B.A.) ■
Undecided - Liberal Arts
Certificate, Geospatial Information Science
Minors
Addiction Studies
African and African American Studies
Asian Studies
Business Communication
Constitutional Democracy (Pre-Law)
Digital Humanities
Film Studies
German
Geospatial Information Science
Greek History
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Meteorology
Political Psychology
Popular Culture
Sexuality Studies
Spanish Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
Graduate Programs
Communication Studies (M.A.)
English (M.A.)
Geography (M.A.) ● Geography (M.S.) ● History (M.A.)
Humanities (M.A.) ● Psychology (M.A.)
School Psychology
Public Administration (M.P.A.) ◆
Sociology (M.A.)
■ Program is also offered as a minor.
● Program offered as either campus or Distance Learning Program.
◆ Program is offered by distance learning only.
*Admission to Marshall University does not guarantee admission to the programs denoted by asterisks. Please request specific information about these programs, including additional admission requirements, by contacting that department.
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