College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences
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In the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS), we embrace the Become by Doing philosophy, offering dynamic, hands-on courses that foster collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Our polytechnic approach ensures that you gain a deep understanding of your field and develop the practical skills needed to thrive in your career too. Whether you’re studying social justice in sociology, advancing technology in geography or conducting innovative research in the humanities, you will graduate with both theoretical knowledge and real-world experience. Here, you become by doing.
Rankings
#1
Polytechnic University for Diversity & Economic Mobility
The Wall Street Journal, 2025; CollegeNET, 2024; Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2024
#2
Top Public University West
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#21
Best Colleges in America
The Wall Street Journal, 2025
Academic Programs
Future Students
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We are a supportive and diverse community dedicated to exploring ideas that improve lives and shape the world. With innovative courses like "Women, Health and Body Politics," "Harry Potter as Literature and Culture," and "Politics, Policies and Pop Culture," CLASS equips you to tackle today’s most pressing issues. Join us and discover how CLASS can inspire your journey to make a difference!
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Featured Faculty
My favorite thing ... is working with students as they grow from curious beginners to confident scholars and professionals. [One student] didn’t know whether she belonged in college. Now, she's conducting research ... and applying to grad school.Peter A. Hanink Assistant Professor, Sociology
