About Our Programs
Deciding what to major in as an undergrad? Considering earning a graduate degree to advance your career? At Case Western Reserve University, the academic degrees we offer are as unique as the students who pursue them. Explore our hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs to determine the next step in your academic journey.
African and African American Studies
Seek to understand the historical and contemporary African and African diasporic experience by studying a range of disciplines, including religion, politics, literature, and social and behavioral science.
Anesthesia
Become a skilled, compassionate anesthesiologist assistant in our program, where you'll gain 600+ hours of clinical practice in your first year alone.
Anthropology
Understand the connections between human behavior, institutions and biology as you prepare for a wide range of careers—from health to public service.
Applied Data Science
Open to all undergraduates, this minor gives you essential tools and applications in areas such as data management, distributed computing, informatics and statistical analytics.
Art History
Take classes in one of the United States' major art museums. Surround yourself with collections from different cultures as you develop or hone your expertise.
Art Studio
Develop and nurture your creativity, critical eye and talent through hands-on work under the instruction of experienced artists and teachers.
Artificial Intelligence
The future is smart—be part of it by learning AI programming and theory, and choose your specialization to study AI’s role in engineering or cognition.
Biochemistry
Discover how biology and chemistry intersect as you become a highly trained scientist who can have a major impact on solving public health issues.
Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Study and debate important, cutting-edge ethical issues, such as how to conduct biomedical research and the delivery of health care. You'll learn how to navigate an increasingly complex biomedical environment by studying literature, history and philosophy.
Biology
Through partnerships across campus, Cleveland and beyond, you’ll study and conduct hands-on research on anything from animal behavior to plant biotechnology.
Biomedical and Health Informatics
Become equipped to provide higher quality patient care through better management and availability of information.
Biomedical Sciences
Immerse yourself in faculty-mentored research opportunities as you consider entry into one of our biomedical PhD programs.
Business Analytics
Drive better business results by honing the essential skills for improving financial performance, strategic management, and operational efficiency through our master's program.
Cancer Biology
The Clinical Oncology Research Career Development Program is specifically designed for physicians interested in academic research careers to translate cancer research into care.
Cell Biology
Become a research leader in the field as you receive comprehensive training in cell biology research, scientific excellence, ethics and communication.
Chemical Biology
How can chemistry solve biological questions? In our program, you'll study small molecules to understand the fundamental aspects of living systems.
Childhood Studies
Study life stages from infancy through adolescence with focuses on child policy, parenting, gender, and the place of children in society and culture.
Classics
Using approaches ranging from anthropological to philosophical, you'll gain knowledge in the languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.
Clinical Research
Pursue a career in clinical investigation—our rigorous and didactic programs will prepare you for a range of vital roles in the health care industry.
Cognitive Science
As you study the brain and mind, you'll not only learn the core disciplines of cognitive science, but also the impact of arts and humanities on individuals.
Communication for Health Professionals
Complement your health studies with theoretical and practical communication courses that you can apply across the spectrum of health professions.
Communication Sciences
See how you can help individuals with hearing, speech, language and learning difficulties by studying disorders, psychology, linguistics and more.
Computer Gaming
Love playing games? Now you can make a career out of it. Get hands-on instruction and learn about every aspect of creating games for global audiences.
Contemporary Dance
Acquire master’s-level professional development in choreography, performance, pedagogy and complementary courses in dance science.
Creative Writing
Find yourself as a writer through a rigorous, creative curriculum that will prepare you for a career as a poet, novelist, journalist, editor and more.
Dental Medicine
Learn the art of oral health and best practices for providing exceptional care to patients in your community as you join the next generation of leaders in dentistry.
Electronics
Turn your math and physics skills into solutions for technical problems with this hands-on curriculum that gives you an extra area of specialization.
Engineering
Reach your full potential as an engineer at a research university that provides a unique, challenging education in the classroom and beyond.
Engineering and Management
Interested in developing skills in business, technology management, or entrepreneurship? Apply your technical and analytical knowledge with master’s-level management tools in our one-year program.
Engineering Physics
Have a strong interest in physics and engineering? Here, you can study both. Our curriculum prepares you for a career in the industry of your choice.
English
From classic literature to graphic novels, specialize your studies to spur your intellectual curiosity, analytical dexterity and creative thinking skills.
Entrepreneurship
From launching a startup to running your own business, our curriculum will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive as an entrepreneurial leader.
Environmental Geology
Our program combines geological, basic and applied sciences to provide you with a deep understanding of environmental problems and employable skills.
Ethics
Through the study of ethical theory and moral issues, you'll gain a heightened awareness of today's world and grow your critical-thinking skills.
Ethnic Studies
Challenge yourself to think critically and better understand the interactions of race, class, gender, and sexuality across a range of social groups.
Film
Study the history of film and its impact on popular culture as you discover how to turn a passion for movies and screenwriting into a career.
French
Master French language skills while studying literature, film and the arts, and grow your appreciation for the diversity of Francophone cultures.
French and Francophone Studies
Designed to develop cross-cultural awareness and understanding, this program gives you flexibility to study all aspects of French/Francophone culture.
Gerontological Studies
Integrating research and theory, this multidisciplinary program allows you to study the social and professional effects of our aging population.
Global Health
Focus on global health in addition to your major area of study. This certificate is offered across schools and programs to highlight your commitment to global health.
Healthcare Management
Want to advance your career in healthcare management? Our master's program will help you attain fundamental business skills to balance financial responsibilities, competitive pressures and human resource needs for an organization.
History
Learn to grapple with today's issues by developing a deeper understanding of the past. A degree in history can prepare you for a multitude of careers.
International Business
Strengthen your global competencies and your understanding of foreign culture and business.
International Studies
Develop expertise in a region of the world—including its languages and issues—and gain a better understanding of global dynamics and complexities.
Italian
Study Italian language at all levels while immersing yourself in the literature and culture—potentially through a study abroad experience.
Judaic Studies
Discover Judaic history, religion and culture through a program that conveys the complex experiences comprising Jewish ethnic and religious identity.
Law
Join one of our top-ranked law programs and advance your legal expertise on campus or abroad. With programs ranging from our JD and LLM degrees to advanced doctoral study and certificate programs, we offer the legal training you need to achieve your goals.
Leadership
Deepen your understanding of leadership and organizational behavior to help manage change at the individual, team, organizational and societal levels.
Macromolecular Science
Pursue a career in macromolecular science through our cutting-edge programs that prepare you to lead in your field and develop products for a safer and more sustainable environment.
Mathematics and Physics
Experience a synergistic, coherent and parallel education in mathematics and physics in a program that combines the cores of both disciplines.
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Interested in manufacturing practices, processes and design? Explore production-related areas of engineering fields.
Mechanical Engineering
Master the fundamentals of chemistry, physics and mathematics while learning methods of modern experimental engineering analysis and data acquisition.
Medical Physiology
Our program—which can be completed in as little as a year—is designed for those seeking to expand and strengthen their academic credentials and research knowledge in physiological sciences.
Medical Scientist Training Program
Pursue graduate research in medicine and related biosciences while caring for patients through our eight-year dual-degree program—the first MD/PhD program in the U.S.
Medicine
As one of the top-25 medical schools in the United States, our programs provide a unique curriculum designed to develop the next generation of health care leaders and innovators.
Military Ethics
From human rights to the principle of noncombatant immunity and more, our interdisciplinary program will strengthen your knowledge in moral and political philosophy and international relations.
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Further your study of microorganisms and biological activities at the molecular level to better understand infectious disease.
Molecular Medicine
In this collaborative program, you’ll take part in advanced graduate courses, seminars, and sample areas of research during laboratory rotations.
Molecular Virology
Deepen your understanding of virus biology and cellular function to transform the treatment of viral infections and diseases.
Music: Historical Musicology
Achieve mastery of the history and methodologies of musicology through our in-depth PhD program.
Nonprofit Organizations
Contribute to the greater good and create a lasting impact with a Master of Nonprofit Organizations degree. Broaden your skill set and work in a variety of nonprofit areas—including public relations or fundraising management.
Nursing
Discover a rich academic experience that combines nursing theory with hands-on learning and leadership development in real-world health care settings.
Nutrition
From dietetics to public health, our nutrition curriculum encompasses a variety of topics—including metabolism and metabolomics—to prepare you for the career path you choose.
Origins Sciences
Work across disciplines to question and discover the origin and evolution of simple and complex systems—from the big bang to the human mind.
Pharmacology
Discover new therapies for drug and medication action. We generate field-leading molecular pharmacologists through our interdisciplinary and collaborative program.
Physiology and Biophysics
Have a background in biochemistry, physics, biology or chemistry? Pursue a doctoral degree in physiology and biophysics where you’ll sharpen your understanding of the mechanisms that control normal function of biological processes.
Public Health
Help support healthy people and thriving communities while gaining an understanding of the history, policy and science of health. You'll benefit from departmental and institutional collaborations like the Center for Global Health and Diseases.
Public Health Nutrition
Master your understanding of the influences environment, socioeconomics, politics, and culture have on diet, nutrition, and health. This 16-month program will prepare you to address evolving health care needs of diverse populations.
Public Policy
In our program, you’ll analyze the equity, efficiency and practicality of proposed policies—and generate alternatives that could impact politics.
Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship
Learn to solve modern regenerative medicine, commercial, and compliance problems in the context of both an individual company and the greater marketplace.
Russian
This program offers Russian language courses—from beginning to advanced—as well as literature in translation to help you master your skills.
Social Justice
Prepare to address inequities by studying everything from the history of social justice work to appropriate individual and collective remedies.
Social Welfare
Specialize in social welfare and tackle real-world issues affecting our society. We'll help you shape your career path in social welfare research, theory, teaching and leadership.
Social Work
Our groundbreaking curriculum paired with personalized instruction will elevate your understanding of social work practice, theory and research.
Sports Medicine
Interested in preventing and treating sports injuries? Through our clinical and field experiences, you'll work closely with top-tier health care pros.
Sports Nutrition
Study everything from exercise physiology to energy dysregulation in order to earn a specialty in sports nutrition.
Supply Chain Management
In our program—the first in the U.S.—you’ll study production, transportation, distribution and other logistics companies use to meet customer demands.
Teacher Education
We train students who are experts in their fields to become accomplished teachers dedicated to instilling this knowledge in the next generation. This program is available as second major for a BA or as a companion to a BS.