Clark University
Bachelor degree
Ancient Civilization | |
The program in ancient civilization consists principally of courses in art history, classics, Jewish studies and philosophy. This interdisciplinary program covers the entire spectrum of ancient Mediterranean culture including Greek, Hebrew and Latin languages. By combining art history, Jewish studies... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
The art-history major focuses on the visual arts and the social, cultural and historical context in which art is created. Majors may take courses in Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque, and Modern art history or other areas. For those considering teaching, museum and gallery work, arts conservation or arts... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Asian Studies | |
Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration that can be taken as a complement to any major. The concentration requires six Asian-studies courses. Of these six courses, three may be selected from language courses; the other three must be selected from non language courses. The concentration further... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | |
The biochemistry and molecular biology program offers an interdisciplinary major that draws on the faculty and course resources of the departments of biology and chemistry. Designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of an area of science that is perhaps the most exciting and actively growing... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The study of biology is central to understanding the world around us. The Department of Biology provides these tools by offering undergraduate and graduate programs in which research is central. Research themes are woven throughout the curriculum, culminating in cutting-edge projects in advanced, often... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
The Chemistry Department offers an undergraduate program with the following goals in mind:
* to provide a variety of course offerings that are consistent with the accreditation requirements of the American Chemical Society;
* to offer a program that will prepare students for graduate work in... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Communication and Culture | |
The communication and culture major is designed to engage students in focused inquiry into the cultural foundations of communication in its various forms. As a liberal-arts major, the program of study emphasizes the development of a conceptual framework for understanding the role of communication in... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Comparative Literature | |
Comparative literature is a wide-ranging, multicultural program of studies in poetry, prose, drama, film and related arts. Housed in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department, the program is by nature interdisciplinary and has strong ties with other departments in the University. In addition to... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The department views computer science as an academic discipline firmly rooted within Clark University‘s liberal-arts tradition, with an emphasis on the science of designing software and hardware. Courses emphasize concepts and principles; at the same time, the program closely follows ACM guidelines for... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Earth Systems Science | |
Earth Systems Science (ESS) examines the structure and function of the parts of the Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere and how these systems interact with one another. This integrated science, which focuses on connections between these Earth System components, is at the heart... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The economics major offers opportunities to learn about a wide variety of issues, a background in statistics and other methods for working with data. The capstone experience for undergraduates, the honors program, internships and study abroad offer opportunities for majors to acquire research experience,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The program is primarily designed to meet the needs and interests of English majors and minors, although the variety of courses we offer may appeal to other students as well. We assist students in developing skills in close reading, critical thinking and effective writing, and in acquiring knowledge... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Conservation and Biology | |
Environmental biologists explore the ways in which organisms evolve and interact with one another and their environments. Levels of exploration can range from molecular evolution and genomics to ecosystem level function. Conservation biology makes up one component of this field, focusing on the biological... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science and Policy | |
The Environmental Science and Policy undergraduate track in the Environmental Science major prepares you to deal with the complexities of environmental issues in society. The program provides you with an in-depth understanding of how human activity is impacting the natural environment and provides scientific,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Ethics and Public Policy | |
The interdisciplinary ethics and public policy concentration can be taken in conjunction with any major at Clark. This concentration is particularly recommended for students who intend to pursue professional or career interests in policy-related fields such as law, government, public administration or... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages and Literatures | |
The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department is part of the Alice Coonley Higgins School of Humanities. The program investigates how peoples and nations express themselves through language, literature and other cultural phenomena. The interdisciplinary spirit of the program illuminates the relationship... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
French | |
The major in French is more specific, with required classes in literature, culture and a senior seminar. Majors must complete two units abroad, although most take a full semester or a year. In general, students who go abroad do so during their junior year, for the full year or one semester. Every year,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Geography | |
The geography major is designed to enable you to
* Develop a broad understanding of geography (achieve breadth),
* Dig deeply into a specialized area within geography (attain depth),
* Acquire skills needed to carry out independent research and lifelong learning.
Clark is a fantastic place... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Global Environmental Studies | |
Citizens of the world in the 21st century must deal with notoriously difficult environmental questions. How do we reduce our dependency upon fossil fuels? How can we reverse biodiversity decline? Is biotechnology safe for humans and other species? Can we achieve more economic justice and protect the... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Government and International Relations
American Politics | |
The American Politics and Public Policy subfield includes study of basic political and governmental institutions, major political processes, and important patterns of political behavior. Subfield specialists become familiar with each of these three broad areas, learning how the political system operates,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Government and International Relations
Comparative Politics | |
Comparative politics has two intertwined meanings at Clark:
1) it means immersion in the study of politics in two or more countries other than the U.S., and 2) it means deliberately comparing important factors, such as elites or policy-making processes in two or more countries. Subfield specialists... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Government and International Relations
International Relations | |
Government majors who specialize in international relations address global politics at two intersecting levels:
1) formal state-to-state behavior in terms of diplomacy, war and peace, intervention, law, and organization; and
2) translation of global interactions in terms of trade, development, social... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The History major exposes students to different fields of knowledge, offering training in critical thinking; the accumulation, organization, and analysis of information; and in clear and concise writing. The major provides an excellent background for graduate school, teaching; careers in law, government,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Holocaust and Genocide Studies | |
The undergraduate concentration in Holocaust and Genocide Studies educates students about the history of the Holocaust and the Armenian and other genocides. Undergraduates are offered specialized courses to ensure a critical and analytical understanding of the context in which the Holocaust and genocides... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
International Development and Social Change | |
In the International Development and Social Change program, students learn from people who are actively engaged in vital world issues, for example, globalization, nationalism, displacement of indigenous people in India, food scarcity in Ethiopia, black social movements in Colombia, and social justice... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
International Studies | |
The International Studies Stream is an innovative option within Clark‘s Program of Liberal Studies, which offers students the opportunity to structure their broad liberal-arts education by focusing on international themes and issues.
To succeed in contemporary society, students must be familiar with... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Jewish Studies | |
Jewish studies at Clark is designed to introduce the student to the major historical and religious trends in Jewish civilization since its inception in antiquity. The courses reflect the broad range of developments both encountered and fostered by the Jewish people including their contact with other... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Law and Society | |
The interdisciplinary law and society concentration explores questions about the impact and effects of law, legal institutions and legal actors on society from a variety of perspectives. It also explores the identification and analysis of legal arguments in a variety of contexts. Some of the courses... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Management
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | |
For students who are interested in the management major and wish to focus their curriculum further in the area of entrepreneurship, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Track will provide a set of entrepreneurial experiences designed to enhance the major. The mission of this program is to provide students... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
Clark‘s mathematics major provides a solid education in mathematical principles for students who wish to apply mathematics in other fields and students who wish to pursue mathematics in graduate school. Clark mathematics majors have gone on to graduate school in pure mathematics, applied mathematics... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
The program offer major in Music. Courses are designed to teach students to listen to music intelligently, develop musical perception, master basic skills of music and apply them creatively, and acquaint students with representative works from various periods of music history. The study of music can... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Peace Studies | |
The Peace Studies program is concerned with analyzing alternative ways that may be used to transform individual behavior, national policy and human institutions in order to promote peace and justice in the world. The program promotes discussion and study on issues of conflict and its management, within... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
The requirements for a major in philosophy are designed to ensure exposure to the major systematic fields in philosophy, to ensure familiarity with advanced analytic and logical methods, acquaint the student with the history of the discipline, and provide close faculty-student contacts through advanced... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Ethics and Public Policy | |
Clark University offers undergraduate students interested in ethical issues of public concern the opportunity to select a concentration in Ethics and Public Policy. This concentration is especially recommended to students intending to pursue professional or career interests in such fields as law, government,... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and is an important part of a liberal-arts education. Introductory courses are designed for students in all majors and provide a background in physical principles, the observation of natural processes, the logic and nature of science, and the diverse applications... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The department provides educational experiences that both contribute to liberal-arts education and prepare students for graduate work in psychology or related disciplines. The program emphasizes the role of psychological scholarship in understanding human behavior and experience. The program culminates... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
The American sociologist C. Wright Mills described the perspective of sociology as the ’sociological imagination.“ This point of view enables us to see how individual lives are shaped by larger social forces. Mills argued that we cannot fully understand ourselves without understanding the society in... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The major in Spanish is more specific, with required classes in literature, culture and a senior seminar. Majors must complete two units abroad, although most take a full semester or a year. Many of the students enrolled in the International Studies Stream join our language classes, and we enjoy their... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art | |
Studio art courses offer students an opportunity to engage in the study and practice of visual language. The learning of artistic methods and media is embedded in intellectual inquiry and critical analysis, so that the study of studio art serves as a meaningful focus of a liberal-arts education. Art... |
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Clark University
Bachelor degree
Theater Arts | |
At the core of the theater program is the strong belief that a liberal-arts education is inherently inseparable to the artist‘s process. This relationship provides a cornerstone for the practice and study of theater, as theater by its very nature is a multidisciplined art form. The theater program is... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Biology | |
The department offers course work leading to the doctor of philosophy in biology. The department has two foci for graduate emphasis: molecular and cell biology or ecology and evolution.
Students applying for admission must demonstrate adequate preparation in the basic sciences, an overall undergraduate... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Economics | |
The Economics program structure emphasizes the development of the theoretical understanding and empirical skills required to carry out research in applied economic analysis. Already in their second year, students have opportunities to conduct and present original research. The early emphasis on research... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Geography | |
The Graduate School of Geography at Clark has an internationally renowned reputation and is an acknowledged leader in the field. Consistently ranked as one of the top ten graduate programs by the National Research Council, Clark Geography enables graduate students to train with top professionals and... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
History | |
The department offers graduate programs in two broad areas:
* America, with tracks in the history of the United States and in the history of the Atlantic World, and
* Modern Europe, with tracks in the history of the Holocaust and in Genocide Studies. (Please note that applicants to the modern... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Physics | |
The department offer doctor of philosophy degrees in physics. Research is concentrated in experimental and theoretical studies of condensed matter, including organic superconductivity, molecular magnetic materials, granular matter, complex materials and nonlinear physics, biological physics, supercooled... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Psychology
Developmental Psychology | |
Our developmental psychology graduate study program is intended to prepare students for a life-course in research, teaching, and scholarly activity. It strives to impart both theoretical sophistication and competence in diverse methodological approaches with regard to developmental issues. We emphasize... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Psychology
Clinical Psychology | |
Our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program educates students in the scientist-practitioner tradition. Our goal is to provide students with experiences that will make them comfortable and proficient with theory, empirical work, and clinical practice. To achieve this, we provide a strong foundation... |
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Clark University
Doctor's degree
Psychology
Social Psychology | |
This Social Psychology program integrates social and cultural perspectives to link basic affective processes with socially crucial issues within and outside of North America. The social psychological perspective examines human interactions from the point of view of the experiences of self and the emotional... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Biology | |
The MA in Biology program is intended for biology and biochemistry majors who develop sharply focused research interests. Students should have most, if not all, their course work behind them so that they can focus on research. It is expected that students will complete their research and write a thesis... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
The Clark University M.B.A. program develops competence in basic management functions, skill in managing organizations and an understanding of the global environment. Each graduate of Clark‘s M.B.A. program is able to demonstrate:
* competence in the functional areas of management;
* in-depth... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Chemistry | |
The department offers programs leading to a doctorate of philosophy with specialization in various fields of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on tailoring programs to fit the specific needs and desires of the graduate student. To facilitate this goal, a committee of interested faculty works with each student... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Chemistry (Accelerated ) | |
The Accelerated BA/Masters Degree Program in Chemistry is designed for students interested in a career in chemistry or in secondary school science teaching. The program provides a mixture of coursework and original research with the emphasis on the student's research. The research areas offered include... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Community Development and Planning | |
The Community Development and Planning program provides current and future community development practitioners, activists, and scholars with a strong foundation”based on theory, skill development, and practice”to take on the challenges of urban revitalization in the United States. Our program links theory... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Community Development and Planning (Accelerated ) | |
The Community Development and Planning program provides up-and-coming community development practitioners with a strong foundation”based on theory, skill development, and practice”to take on the challenges of urban neighborhood revitalization. Through course work, field work, and internships, the CDP... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Economics | |
Clark University offers a unique program of graduate study and research leading to the doctor of philosophy in economics. The economics faculty provides students with an excellent opportunity for qualified students to develop proficiency in economic theory, econometrics and their chosen fields of specialization.... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Education | |
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is designed for full-time students (including undergraduates who qualify for the accelerated B.A./M.A. program) seeking the initial teaching license at either the elementary, middle or secondary levels. It begins in spring/summer and extends through the... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
English | |
The program leading to the Master of Arts in English encourages innovative, individually designed approaches of study and more traditional approaches to literature. The controlled size of the program fosters an atmosphere of intensive intellectual exchange among faculty and students. Teaching assistantships... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Environmental Science and Policy | |
The Environmental Science and Policy (ES&P) program at Clark University prepares students for evolving and critical careers at the intersection of environmental science and policy. ES&P continues a long tradition of innovation and creative contributions to environmental challenges – the current program... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Finance | |
The Clark University M.S.F. program is a rigorous curriculum focusing on the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced financial theories to complex financial management problems. To be successful in this program, students need to have strong mathematical skills, along with required prerequisite... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Geographic Information Sciences for Development and Environment | |
The Master of Arts program in Geographic Information Sciences for Development and Environment (GISDE) teaches students to become professionals in careers where they apply the world‘s most advanced computer mapping technologies to address crucial issues concerning socioeconomic development and environmental... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Geography
Geographic Information Science | |
Geographic Information Science (GISc) is a sub-field of Geography concerned with the acquisition, storage, analysis and communication of geographic information. In addition it conducts primary research on the manner in which we acquire knowledge from spatially referenced data. Geographic information... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
History | |
The department offers graduate programs in two broad areas: America, with tracks in the history of the United States and in the history of the Atlantic World; and, modern Europe, with tracks in the history of the Holocaust and in Genocide Studies. (Please note that applicants to the modern Europe program... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
International Development and Social Change | |
The Master of Arts degree in International Development and Social Change (IDSC) emphasizes the connection between critical thinking and effective action. It is designed for scholars of international development, as well as for present and future practitioners of grassroots, community-based development.... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Physics | |
The department offers the master of arts degree in physics. Research is concentrated in experimental and theoretical studies of condensed matter, including organic superconductivity, molecular magnetic materials, granular matter, complex materials and nonlinear physics, biological physics, supercooled... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Professional Communications (Accelerated) | |
The Master of Science in Professional Communications (MSPC) is offered by the College of Continuing and Professional Education (COPACE) at Clark University. The MSPC curriculum is designed to enhance communication skills and managerial techniques through courses that integrate theoretical models with... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Psychology
Clinical Psychology | |
The basic philosophy in the training of clinical psychology students, as for all graduate students in the department, is that specialization, necessary as it is, is a process of individualization and emphasis rather than one of restriction, isolation, and compartmentalization. Our aim is to provide an... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Psychology
Developmental Psychology | |
The developmental psychology curriculum is intended to prepare students for a career in research, teaching and scholarly activity. It strives to impart both theoretical sophistication and competence in observational, experimental, interpretative and comparative inquiry with regard to developmental issues.... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Psychology
Social Psychology | |
This program integrates social and cultural perspectives to link basic affective processes with socially crucial issues within and outside of North America. The social psychological perspective examines human interaction from the point of view of the experiences of self and the emotional feelings and... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Public Administration | |
The Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) is offered by the College of Continuing and Professional Education (COPACE) at Clark University. The program is designed to develop and advance the managerial and analytical skills of those interested in careers in both public organizations and non-profit... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Screen Studies | |
Clark offers one of the few undergraduate programs in the nation that specializes in screen studies, which deals with arts and artifacts of the moving two-dimensional image, usually combined with sound. It is concerned, in other words, with the study of film, television, video and evolving forms of digital... |
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Clark University
Masters degree
Women's and Gender Studies | |
The Women‘s and Gender Studies major provides students with a solid foundation in women‘s studies and gender analysis, introduces them to a range of disciplinary approaches to women and gender, and helps them to develop an area of specialization within the field. Courses stress the importance of social... |
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