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2 EXPLORE OUR WORLD. DISCOVER YOURSELF. As Lehigh’s largest college, we are home to the, arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We are comparable in size and offer the intimacy of a liberal arts college, yet benefit from the resources of a research university. In its purest form, a liberal arts education at Lehigh is based on nurturing intellectual practices that will enable you to integrate facts and material to learn on your own, to engage new concepts and questions, and to make informed decisions. Its an education that prepares you for the career and life changes you will encounter, jobs that have not been created yet, and a life of informed citizenship based on facts and reasoned arguments. Regardless of which discipline you pursue in the College of Arts and Sciences, the approach remains the same. A liberal arts education at Lehigh is intellectually deep and interdisciplinary. Research opportunities and accessible courses of study in business, education, engineering, and health are additional important components of our educational offerings. Regardless of your interests, the educational opportunities we provide will fulfill and challenge you in and out of the classroom, the lab, and stage. One of the greatest advantages of an education in the College of Arts and Sciences is our world-class faculty. Our faculty are a diverse group of scholars who are committed to excellence in scholarship and artistic activity. They enrich the student experience by weaving insight from their research and creative work into their teaching, advising, and mentoring of students. The strength of your educational experience is fostered through your study of a wide range of subjects, appreciation of their complexity, and their integration through the mentoring of committed faculty. Be part of a lifelong learning environment that offers you new academic paths, new personal directions, and
3 ever-increasing possibilities. Whether it is to advance your career, find new horizons, or nurture your soul, discover the programs that engage, enrich, inform, challenge, and inspire. A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The College of Arts and Sciences is a community of faculty, staff, and students reflective of society at large. Diversity is a critical component of academic excellence and is essential to fulfilling our dual mission in education and research. We learn best when we are exposed to perspectives, experiences, beliefs, and views different from our own. This is most easily accomplished in a richly diverse environment. The world today is interconnected and interdependent. We are most successful in life when we embrace and celebrate the talents and abilities of all members of our society. FIRST-YEAR SEMINARS Your first year should be one of energy and excitement. To acquaint you with the college, we created First-Year Seminars, small groups of students lead by faculty committed to teaching and who are excited about working with first-year students. First-Year Seminars help smooth the transition into life in the College of Arts and Sciences. The college provides a learning environment that engages students with faculty who are driving the intellectual development of their disciplines. Regardless of your aspirations, the First-Year Seminars in the College of Arts and Sciences will challenge you, broaden your perspectives, and expand your prospects.
4 C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / A R T S Art is a necessary means of defining and expressing who we are individually and culturally. Departments in the arts create an academic environment in which the arts may be considered as individual disciplines as well as interdisciplinary forms that strengthen each another. In addition to providing strong programs for arts majors, the College of Arts and Sciences ensures that Lehigh’s entire student population has the opportunity to experience and study the arts as a key component of a well-rounded liberal arts education. Outside the formal production and performance areas lies Lehigh’s Guest Artist Series, where performances in Zoellner Arts Center link the arts, learning, and life by providing valuable information to those who are passionate about the arts, and those who may be exploring them for the first time. Students can also experience more than 17,000 works of art from diverse time periods and cultures, seven galleries, two art study centers, and an outdoor sculpture collection of more than 50 works through Lehigh University Art Galleries. Arts I N S I D E T H E
5 LIFE AFTER LEHIGH Our students have excellent career prospects after graduation. A Lehigh education establishes the foundation to pursue graduate study in the very best graduate programs, and our faculty are working artists, helping students establish contacts if they wish to move immediately into a career. Many of our alumni own architectural design firms or work with performing arts organizations. Other careers include graphic design, product design, fashion, film, or television.
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8 Humanities I N S I D E T H E The humanities promote vigorous academic inquiry and research on critical philosophical issues and the world’s cultures, languages, and literatures. The humanities examine how people throughout time have understood themselves and their environments. By working with our faculty, many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields, you are exposed to experiential opportunities and historical contexts that develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and the judgment necessary to function effectively in our increasingly global societies. Humanistic studies emphasize effective and determined communication through writing and speech, reasoning and debate, critical thinking, interpretation, and appreciation for differing perspectives. Studies in the humanities help students develop a keen ability to participate in social and political life. They foster sensitivity to moral issues, flexibility, and the ability to rationally consider the merits of conflicting views. The humanities provide you with the foundation needed to solve social problems and dilemmas. Our faculty will help you extend knowledge gained in class to the larger community, and national and international issues as a result of outreach and engagement opportunities. They will empower you to become a life-long learner who can meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / H U M A N I T I E S
9 LIFE AFTER LEHIGH Degrees in the humanities prepare students for careers or future studies in fields such as languages, linguistics, government, literature, history, law, medicine, philosophy, comparative religion, and ethics.
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12 Whether you are looking to unlock the mysteries of the universe or delve into the wonders of nature, the College of Arts and Sciences helps you find the answers that change the world. Experiential learning runs throughout our curricula, from the first science class you take through your senior seminars and labs. You will be challenged to excel, both inside and outside the classroom. There is much to discover in the college, and the wide variety of opportunities available to you will support the broadest of interests. We understand that each student has different needs, so your courses will expose you to the diversity found in science and mathematics while helping to develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and the judgment necessary to function effectively in our increasingly complex world. The cornerstone of an education in science and mathematics is the opportunity to investigate a chosen discipline in depth. During your years at Lehigh, you will develop connections with faculty who are committed to your growth and success. Our faculty is dedicated to providing an environment that will nurture this exploration and allow you to develop a close academic rapport with a faculty mentor. You are also encouraged to participate in various ongoing research projects as early in your academic career as possible. Natural Sciences I N S I D E T H E C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / N A T U R A L S C I E N C E S & M A T H E M A T I C S Mathematics &
13 LIFE AFTER LEHIGH The career opportunities for graduates within the natural sciences are very wide. You may wish to undertake additional study or research. You may wish to move into a career, and there are many employment opportunities for our graduates. Many graduates in the natural sciences go on to pursue professional programs in biology, medicine, engineering, education, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. They may also prepare for science and mathematics related employment in areas such as biotechnology, natural resources and environmental management, education, and journalism.
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16 Social Sciences I N S I D E T H E C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / S O C I A L S C I E N C E S LIFE AFTER LEHIGH As a graduate in the social sciences, your career prospects are excellent. The education you receive establishes the foundation to pursue graduate education in the very best graduate programs. You may wish to move immediately into a career. Our alumni go on to enjoy such careers as museum and archive curators, science and environmental writers, analysts and advisers in government agencies, financial services, banking, and health care. The possibilities are endless. Degrees in the social sciences can open up employment opportunities in a wide range of occupations in business, banking, insurance, education, health professions, administration, law, social services, voluntary and campaigning organizations, the media, public relations, public service organizations and government (national and local), and social welfare organizations.
17 In the social sciences, you’ll learn about people— how they act both individually and collectively. You’ll study all aspects of society—from past events and achievements to human behavior and relationships among groups. You’ll seek to understand the different ways individuals and groups make decisions, exercise power, and respond to change. Then you’ll apply your studies and analyses toward finding solutions to social, business, personal, governmental, and environmental problems. Research is a major activity of many Lehigh social scientists, and the interests of our faculty and students encompass an enormous range of subjects, whether it’s investigating the roots of stereotyping, exploring international trade and globalization, analyzing mass media coverage of scientific or political issues, or studying governmental policies that affect our lives. Many students actively participate in research activities. By working with Lehigh faculty, many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields, you are exposed to experiential opportunities that develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and the judgment necessary to function effectively in our increasingly complex world. Students also can take advantage of our strong connections with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and private foundations. These relationships provide you with unique opportunities for learning experiences outside of the classroom and give you an edge in finding the right job after you graduate.
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20 Lehigh’s interdisciplinary programs help you bridge disciplines, make connections, and discover how to integrate different approaches into your education. Interdisciplinary programs are as diverse as the faculty who teach them. Whether your interests lie in Africana Studies, Environmental Studies, Islamic Studies or Cognitive Science, choose from any of our 20 programs to meet your academic needs and interests. Interdisciplinary majors draw from resources across campus or around the world to deliver your curriculum. Interdisciplinary studies programs encourage you to develop a broader understanding of the world, while exploring the diversity and richness of other cultures. Interdisciplinary I N S I D E T H E Programs C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y P R O G R A M S
21 • Africana Studies • Anthropology • Architecture • Art • Art History • Asian Studies • Astronomy • Astrophysics • Behavioral Neuroscience • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Chinese • Cognitive Science • Computer Science • Design • Earth and Environmental Sciences • Economics • English • Environmental Studies • French and Francophone Studies • German • Global Studies • Health, Medicine and Society • History • International Relations • Japanese • Joint Global Studies and Modern Languages and Literatures • Joint International Relations and Economics • Joint International Relations and Modern Languages and Literatures • Journalism • Journalism/Science Writing • Latin American and Latino Studies • Mathematics • Molecular Biology • Music • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Religion Studies • Sociology • Sociology and Anthropology • Spanish and Hispanic Studies • Statistics • Theatre • Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies • Arts-Engineering: Combined degree in Engineering discipline and Arts and Sciences major program • Integrated Degree in Arts, Engineering and Sciences (IDEAS) • Teacher education five-year combined degree program • Combined-Degree Program in Dentistry • Combined-Degree Program in Optometry Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: Lehigh University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Programs of Study Special Programs
22 We are Lehigh's largest undergraduate college C O L L E G E O F A R T S & S C I E N C E S / A T A G L A N C E Psychology Design Political Science Biology Majors Completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity By the Numbers T H E C O L L E G E 94% 2,510 Popular
23 Study Abroad 71% Bachelor of Arts 29% Bachelor of Science B.A. B.S. $ Average starting salary Employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service 50% $56,546 Types Degree 93%
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