Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Art

The Fine and Performing Arts Department offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Art, with concentrations in Design and Studio Art. Students build a foundation in the visual arts and pursue advanced coursework in their chosen area of concentration.

Arts Management

The Arts Management major prepares students for careers in the administration of arts and cultural organizations. This interdisciplinary program combines coursework in arts management, business, and the fine and performing arts to develop leaders for the creative economy.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Students study the fundamental principles of life through lecture and laboratory work, preparing for careers and graduate study in the biological and health sciences.

Business Administration

The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Students gain a foundation in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, with concentrations available in areas such as accounting, management, and marketing.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Students develop knowledge of analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, and biochemistry through problem solving and laboratory experimentation, with a Biochemistry concentration available.

Communications

The Communications program offers a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations such as public relations. Students study communication theory and practice, developing skills to prepare for careers in media, public relations, and related fields.

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with Information Technology and Software Development concentrations. Students learn programming, data structures, systems, networking, and software design for careers in computing.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science and prepares students for initial licensure to teach young children. The program combines education coursework with supervised practicum experience in early childhood settings.

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science and prepares students for initial licensure to teach at the elementary level. The program combines education coursework with supervised practicum experience in elementary classrooms.

English

The Department of English and Philosophy offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in English, with concentrations in Film and Visual Culture, Literature, and Writing. Students study literature, writing, and visual culture across a range of periods and genres.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies program offers a Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Environmental Science and Environmental Sustainability. Students examine environmental issues through the natural and social sciences, preparing for careers in environmental fields.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences major leads to a Bachelor of Science and provides a foundation in the biological and health sciences. The program prepares students for careers and graduate study in health-related fields through concentrations and coursework in the sciences.

History

The Department of History and Political Science offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in History. Following foundation courses, students pursue different fields of history, gaining a useful background for careers in public service, education, law, journalism, and business.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The major in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to tailor their educational pathway to their unique academic and professional interests. Through a self-designed or pre-designed program, students combine two or more academic fields into a multidisciplinary major.

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. The program fosters skills in calculus, numerical methods, probability, statistics, and logic, preparing students for careers requiring quantitative reasoning.

Music, Industry and Production

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Industry and Production. Students gain a general introduction through foundation courses in music and arts management and choose electives focused on administration, performance, composition, and production.

Nursing

MCLA's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program integrates a strong liberal arts foundation to prepare graduates for the National Council Licensure Examination. Clinical practice experiences are infused throughout the curriculum, developing skills in critical decision-making and collaboration as a professional registered nurse.

Philosophy

The Department of English and Philosophy offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Through reading, discussing, and writing about philosophical topics, the program prepares students to bring a constructively critical attitude to every aspect of their lives.

Physics (BA)

The Department of Physics offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in physics. Students study basic physical laws, apply them in the laboratory, and explore applications, with the BA offering a flexible course of study within the discipline.

Physics (BS)

The Department of Physics offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in physics. Students study physical laws and explore advanced topics in electronics, optics, computational methods, and particle physics, preparing for graduate study or scientific and technological careers.

Political Science

The Department of History and Political Science offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Majors develop knowledge of U.S. and comparative politics, international relations, and the policy process, with optional Pre-Law and International Affairs concentrations.

Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Students study human growth, development, learning, cognition, and emotion, gaining a foundation for careers and graduate study in human services, counseling, business, and related fields.

Public Health and Community Health Education

The Public Health and Community Health Education program is an interdisciplinary major providing a foundation in the biological, social, and psychological basis of health and disease. Students design and implement health interventions, preparing for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination and careers in community health.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology major, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, prepares students for a career in diagnostic imaging. Students complete two years of preparatory coursework before entering the concentration and clinical years, gaining advanced training in imaging management and leadership.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. The program emphasizes scientific and humanistic methods of inquiry to understand power, poverty, inequality, criminality, and social change.

Theatre

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. With an emphasis on experimentation and collaboration, the program provides a general introduction through foundation courses in acting, play analysis, design, production, and theatre history.