Academic Programs List

African American (AFAM) studies is interdisciplinary, with focal fields such as history, sociology, English studies, communication studies, political science, psychology, social theory, art, music, economics,…

The Department of Art and Art History explores the wonder and complexity of visual art in theory and practice, offering programs in both studio art and art history.

The Asian Languages & Cultures program offers students a focused and comprehensive understanding of the languages, cultures, and literatures of China and Japan.

Asian Studies involves multiple disciplines, including art and art history; business; history; international political economy; politics; philosophy; religion; sociology; and anthropology.

In this program unique to Puget Sound, students analyze moral, cultural, and historical issues at the intersection of life sciences and humanities.

The biology program offers a breadth of courses in modern biology emphasizing the conceptual and technical progression of biological sciences.

The School of Business and Leadership provides students with a unique and innovative business education that prepares them for success as leaders in a complex and dynamic global environment.

The chemistry department offers foundational courses in the five core chemical subdisciplines—organic, physical, analytical, inorganic, and biochemistry—as well as a variety of electives.

African American (AFAM) studies is interdisciplinary, with focal fields such as history, sociology, English studies, communication studies, political science, psychology, social theory, art, music, economics,…

Students majoring in communication studies examine the human, social, political, institutional, and mediated dimensions of human communication practices and processes.

Computer scientists design and study algorithms (computational problem-solving strategies) to solve difficult real-world problems, learn software engineering patterns to break down large projects into manageable…

The Crime, Law, and Justice (CLJ) Interdisciplinary program provides students with an introduction to how crime, policing, and prisons intersect with questions of justice, fairness, and structural inequality in the…

Students spend their first three or four years at Puget Sound taking a course of study prerequisite to engineering. Qualified students may then transfer to one of our affiliated institutions and complete an…

The discipline of economics focuses on decision-making and problem-solving, concerning itself with making intelligent individual and social choices in a world of scarcity.

The education studies minor teaches students to question their own biases and social location, as well as the inequities that shape individuals, interpersonal interactions, and institutions to acknowledge the full…

The English department brings together the traditional values of the liberal arts education with some of the most exciting new developments in literary, cultural, and new media studies.

The Environmental Policy and Decision Making (EPDM) Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate a primary major area of study with a secondary major or a minor in EPDM, focusing on how individual…

Environmental Studies & Sciences equips students to explore the complex and evolving issues of environmental studies through an interdisciplinary approach combining natural sciences, social sciences, visual and…

Through a curriculum that introduces the scientific process and clear articulation of ideas, exercise science students investigate the importance of physical activity and nutrition to the quantity and quality of…

The French & Francophone Studies department offers distinct majors that combine the study of language, culture, and literature with international affairs, communications, music, theater, and art, as well as a…

Puget Sound’s Gender and Queer Studies (GQS) Program explores interdisciplinary ideas and theories that are applicable across the university, from biology, psychology, and education to sociology, anthropology, and…

Students who major in geology learn to observe and interpret the natural world, develop skills to formulate hypotheses, collect and interpret data, synthesize results, and present findings at professional conferences…

In German studies, students explore the diverse and fascinating mentalities of German speakers with the goal of developing foreign-language competence, an appreciation of diversity, and cross-cultural awareness.

The Global Development Studies (GDS) Program offers an interdisciplinary minor that focuses on the transformations associated with development.

Offerings in Greek, Latin & Ancient Mediterranean Studies are designed to foster student understanding of ancient Mediterranean cultures, including in relation to other cultures both ancient and modern.

Hispanic Studies offers a sound educational experience centered on the study of the language as well as the literary and cultural production of Iberian, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic cultures, from their origins…

History continues to shape our world in ways large and small. In our classes, we explore a wide range of vital topics, including race, gender, politics, religion, technologies, ideologies, international relations,…

The Honors Program is a unique pathway through the university's required core curriculum that engages the intellectual traditions of the liberal arts as a powerful means of understanding our contemporary world and…

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Emphasis offers another way for students to explore topics of enduring importance through a variety of perspectives allowing students to customize their academic experiences while…

The International Political Economy (IPE) major prepares students for an increasingly interdependent world through the study of global issues through courses in economics, political science, sociology and…

Students minoring in our interdisciplinary Latin American Studies program gain an in-depth understanding of the region, past and present, through the application of and different analytical tools and disciplinary…

LTS is interdisciplinary by nature, including research from history, law, literature, economics, education, sociology, linguistics, philosophy, and health and medicine, ranging from critical race theory to…

Using a reflective, collaborative and justice-oriented approach we prepare teachers who create productive learning environments, critically reflect on their teaching and student learning, and interrogate their own…

Our program focuses on developing skills that are relevant to a wide range of careers in social service and mental health agencies, as well as preparing graduates to become certified as school counselors.

The MPH is a professional degree that prepares students as practitioners who are responsive to contemporary challenges in public health at local, regional, national and global levels. MPH graduates are proficient in…

Mathematicians design the models that enable us to understand and improve the structure of transportation networks, computer networks and physical processes, making them more efficient, effective, and versatile.

The School of Music at the University of Puget Sound is unique in offering a comprehensive music program within a nationally recognized liberal arts college. Its accomplished faculty is committed to guiding students…

This major is designed to serve the needs of students who desire a broad background in the natural sciences. It may serve students who plan to teach or who are considering post-graduate studies in health professions…

Students who complete a minor in Neuroscience will develop comprehension of fundamental neuroscience concepts; an ability to apply scientific thinking and methodology; an ability to present neuroscience topics in a…

We strive to introduce students to influential historical and vibrant contemporary philosophical work, stressing breadth of outlook, rigorous argument, imagination, consistency, systematicity, and the dialectical…

The Physics department strives to provide an environment of scientific inquiry and discovery on the part of both students and faculty. It offers a curriculum of classical and modern physics that prepares students for…

Politics is about the struggle over power, authority, freedom, justice, security, and peace—the core issues of public life. We train students to understand these issues at the local, national, and international level…

Psychology is the study of human and non-human animal thought and behavior and is applied within a variety of professions including business, education, law, physical and occupational therapy, medicine, and clinical…

The Department of Religion, Spirituality, & Society explores questions of power, knowledge, and identity as they relate to religious traditions.

Occupational therapy students at Puget Sound become insightful evaluators and capable professionals with extensive hands-on client interaction and research experience.

Within a vibrant academic community, our students benefit from small classes and personal relationships with professors; extensive, hands-on clinical experiences; and a coordinated curriculum of written and oral…

Students in the program develop an understanding of 1) how the broader culture influences the development of science and how science influences different societies and cultures, and 2) the interplay between science…

This program is intended for students who wish to rigorously analyze and understand our modern, complex society, including upper-level courses apply that fundamental training to the study of contemporary social…

The purpose of the Special Interdisciplinary Major (SIM) is to permit exceptional students to complete a degree at Puget Sound through a course of study that draws upon the curricula of two or more departments,…

Theatre Arts offers courses and creative activities in which students learn to make, understand, and evaluate theatrical events. In doing so, students acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to become…