Wide Range of Majors
As the largest college at the University of Minnesota, CLA has more than 95 different majors and minors. What are they like? Watch these videos of our students sharing what's best about their own major!
Kristina custom-designed a major that combines African Studies, Dance, and Psychology.
Maureen shares why she chose her major and how it applies to her life.
Micah shares how the department prepares students to work behind the scenes in the theater world
Ella finds Economics to be “the perfect intersection of math and the social sciences.”
Lemuel explains how the Global Studies major provides students with a profound understanding of the international world.
Ai-Quyhn talks about the value and uniqueness of the Technical Writing & Communications major.
Alexa discusses the role that undergraduate research can have as students major in Political Science.
Fina shares why she is fascinated by art history and delighted to be studying it at the University of Minnesota.
Taylor shares how a degree in American Indian Studies gives you a foundation in American Indian policy, history, literature, arts, film, and environmental issues.
Jasmine shares why she “fell in love” with American studies, from its faculty to its values.
Emmey discusses the opportunities and experiences available to students in the Department of History.
Sophia discusses how Linguistics can unlock important insights into language and culture.