Future Students

Join a dynamic community of scholars pursuing degrees in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

At the College of Liberal Arts, we study the cultural, social, environmental, and historical context in which we live and examine what it means to be human.

We are built on the foundation of critical thought, communication, and creativity.
We are dedicated to preparing future leaders to improve the world.
We've combined these beliefs with a focus on sustainability and real-world experience. Our students get their hands dirty, so to speak, by getting out of the classroom and into the community.

Why Study Liberal Arts at CSU?

The liberal arts teach us how to understand and improve the human experience. Through our mix of academic disciplines, welcoming community, and prime location in Fort Collins, you will receive a liberal arts education that will be valuable to your future professional and personal success.

Explore what makes the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University different.

Why CLA at CSU?

Majors and Minors

We offer

19 undergraduate majors
46 minors
14 undergraduate certificates
24 graduate programs

Explore our Majors and Minors

Quick Links

Additional resources to help answer your questions about CSU.

Questions?

Contact our recruitment team at cla_recruitment@mail.colostate.edu.

College of Liberal Arts Student Ambassadors

Engage with current liberal arts students through custom visits and webinars.

Schedule a Custom Visit

Meet the Ambassador Team

Liberal Arts Interest Areas

Build an academic program that matches your interests and includes a combination of different majors and minors – and that can be completed in 120 credits.

Explore our interest areas, potential combinations of programs, and career pathways below.

Leadership, Technology, and Emerging Industries

Drive change, develop solutions, build the future

Entrepreneurship & Sports

Communication Studies + Sport Management minor
Economics or International Studies + Language minor +Business Administration minor (COB)
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Entrepreneurship minor (COB)
Journalism and Media Communication + Merchandising minor (COB)
Philosophy + Design Thinking minor (CHHS)

Technology Innovation

Philosophy or Communication Studies + Computer Science (CNS)
History (Digital and Public) or Economics + Computer Science minor (CNS)

Leadership and Policy, Social Innovation

Economics + Statistics minor (CNS)
Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies + Leadership Studies minor
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Political Science minor
Sociology + Political Science + Legal Studies minor
Political Science (Power, Justice, and Democracy or Public Policy and Service) + Leadership Studies Minor

Law, Advocacy, and Education

Commit to mentoring, law, and teaching

Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Art or Dance or Music + Education
English (Education) or Languages, Literature and Cultures + Education English (Linguistics) + Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor
History (Social Studies) or Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies (Social Studies) + Education
Music Therapy + Global Studies minor

Law, Policy & Advocacy

Communication Studies + Ethnic Studies + Applied Social Research Certificate
Political Science + Economics or International Studies + Legal Studies minor
Sociology (Criminology and Criminal Justice) + Forensic Anthropology minor
Women and Gender Studies or Philosophy or Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts (Community Organizing or Pre-Law) + Queer Studies minor

Museums, Heritage & History

Anthropology + Religious Studies or Languages minor
History + Sociology + Museum & Cultural Heritage Studies certificate
Journalism and Media Communication + Global Studies minor

People, Planet, and Change

Improve relationships among people and the planet

Cultural/Social Systems and Data or Research Focus

Anthropology (Cultural)+ English (Literature) + Indigenous Studies minor
Biology/Pre-Med (CNS) + Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Communication Studies +
Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies
Economics + Statistics (CNS) minor
Geography +
Geographic Information Science minor
History (Digital and Public) + Global Studies minor
Political Science + Data Science minor (CNR)
Sociology + Applied Social Research certificate

Environmental Focus

Anthropology (Archaeology) + Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies certificate
Economics (Environmental) + Environmental Studies minor
International Studies + Ecosystem Science and Sustainability (WCNR)
History + Anthropology or Geography or Geology minor (WNCR)
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies + Diversity and Inclusion in Natural Resources minor (WCNR)
Journalism (Science Communication) + Philosophy (Environmental focus)
Political Science (Environmental Politics) + Global Environmental Sustainability minor (SOGES)

Communication and Media

Craft narratives, connect audiences, share ideas

Investigation, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, and Speech Writing

Communication Studies (Film & Media Studies) + Journalism and Media Communication
English + Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Journalistic Reporting and Storytelling minor
Economics (International) or Political Science (Global) + International Studies +
Language minor
Journalism and Media Communication (Strategic Communication) + English minor
Music or Theatre or Dance + Music, Stage, and Sports Production minor

Digital Storytelling, Marketing, Publishing, and Writing

Art (Integrated or Graphic Design) +
Creative Writing minor
English + Media Studies minor
Journalism and Media Communication + Art History minor
Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Business Minor (COB)

Cross-Cultural Communication and Cultural/Historic Narratives

Communication Studies + Languages, Literatures and Cultures
English + Global Studies minor
Anthropology or Art History or Sociology + Media Studies minor
Ethnic Studies + History + Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies certificate
Theatre + Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

Design, Creativity, and Performance

Explore self-expression, artistic creation, and live performance

Visual Arts & Multimedia

Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts + Music, Theatre, or Dance
Communication Studies + English
Art History + Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies certificate
Journalism and Media Communication (Storytelling) + Art History minor or Film Studies minor

Performing Arts

Communication Studies + Music, Stage, and
Sports Production minor
Dance + Business minor (COB)
Theatre (Performance)

Music, Sound, and Design

Art (Studio) + Media Studies or Creative Writing or Merchandising minor (CHHS)
Art (Integrated Visual Studies) +
Design Thinking minor (CHHS)
Music or Theatre + Music Business minor (COB)
Music Therapy or
Music (Performance or Composition)
Theatre (Set Design, Lighting Design and Technology, Projection Design and Technology, or Costume Design and Technology)

Want to pursue one of these – or have a different idea? Talk to you Advisor who can help you plan a program that fits your interest.

Visit the College

The College of Liberal Arts offers multiple ways to preview life as a CLA student. Join us in beautiful Fort Collins for an on-campus visit or get to know us virtually through an online event or video tour.

Explore Visit Options

Principles of Community

The Colorado State community is built upon five principles that create the welcoming and supportive learning environment we're proud of.

Inclusion
Integrity
Respect
Service
Social Justice

Learn more about our guiding principles and expectations of future Rams.

Student Stories

Unsure about what you want to study? Worried about finding your community? We know college searching can be overwhelming.

Hear from our current students why they chose the College of Liberal Arts.

Read Student Stories

Students enjoy a warm spring day on the Colorado State University campus, April 26, 2019.

Our Learning Spaces

The College of Liberal Arts is centrally located on campus, making us easily accessible to all students. We're also home to dozens of academic centers and unique classroom spaces that are tailored to our programs.

Learning, Research, & Performance Spaces