Find Your Passion
Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences will inspire you, open your mind, and prepare you to be an engaged global citizen. All across the college, you’ll find stimulating environments and opportunities to learn from professors who are nationally and internationally known for their expertise and contributions to industry, science, business, government, and society.
Majors and Specializations
Click on a field of study to learn more, or download the Arts and Sciences degree overview.
- Archaeology
- Cultural anthropology
- Physical anthropology
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Biology Teaching
- Botany
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- General Biology
- Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy/Pre-Physician’s Assistant
- Eight interdisciplinary tracks available
Digital Technology and Culture
- Creative Writing
- English/Language Arts Teaching
- Linguistics
- Literary Studies
- Rhetoric and Professional Writing
Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
- Art History
- Studio (includes ceramics, digital media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture)
Physics
Pre-Health (human)
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences
Minors and Certificates
A secondary area of study can enhance your education and improve your employment prospects.
Most majors listed above are also offered as minors. Additional minors and certificates are available in the following:
Undergraduate Research
Gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside faculty members on scholarly and artistic pursuits and in laboratories. Businesses and industries cite experiential learning as one of the top reasons they prefer to hire Washington State University arts and sciences graduates. Learn more about research opportunities for students.