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Explore Our Courses

With more than 4,000 undergraduate courses offered in the College of Arts & Sciences, there's a course for every interest. Learn about something new or take a deeper dive into an area you've already been studying. Hundreds of courses have no prerequisites, providing endless opportunities to explore a new field. 

A Sampling of Courses

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Soccer on the World Stage

"Sports and Global Affairs," offered by the Jackson School of International Studies, highlights soccer's impact beyond the field, in areas ranging from economics to nationalism to human rights.

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Quantum Science for Non-STEM Students

"Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and the Foundations of Our Modern Technological World," offered by the Department of Physics, provides an introduction to quantum science — without the math — for non-STEM students. 

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A Concert Course Reimagined

Concert attendance is a key component of "The Concert Season," a School of Music course. The course is designed to familiarize students with jazz and classical music performances.

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A Different Take on Race

"Race and Identity in Antiquity," a Department of Classics course, looks at conceptions of race in antiquity and how ancient racial categories put the arbitrariness of race as we know it into relief.

Cool Courses Every Quarter

The College curates a new list of cool undergraduate courses each quarter to encourage exploration. All courses in the list have no prerequisites and fulfill at least one of the University's Areas of Inquiry requirements. Take a look and try something new!

One of the many benefits of going to a large school is the number and diversity of courses offered. I would advise students to really explore what’s offered and not be too focused on filling certain requirements. There are some amazing courses and you may find something you really love.

Payton Wagner BA, Cinema & Media Studies
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