Programs
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 top-ranked 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.
Anthropology
Understand the connections between human behavior, institutions and biology as you prepare for a wide range of careers—from health to public service.
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.
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.
Biology
Through partnerships across campus, Cleveland and beyond, you’ll study and conduct hands-on research on anything from animal behavior to plant biotechnology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Mathematics and Physics
Experience a synergistic, coherent and parallel education in mathematics and physics in a program that combines the cores of both disciplines.
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.
Music: Historical Musicology
Achieve mastery of the history and methodologies of musicology through our in-depth PhD program.
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.
Public Policy
In our program, you’ll analyze the equity, efficiency and practicality of proposed policies—and generate alternatives that could impact politics.
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.
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.
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.