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Academic Programs

Our liberal arts education gives you the opportunity to take a wide variety of classes and explore connections across disciplines. Our academics are challenging and rigorous, but you will be supported every step of the way by your advisors, your professors, and your peers. And for those of you who are ready to think about your education long term, we offer pathways to and partnerships with our Graduate School of Education and Counseling and School of Law.

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Majors and Minors at Lewis & Clark

Your Lewis & Clark education will provide you with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of subjects, and to dig deep into those you find most intriguing. Lots of interests? Double major, or add a minor or two. Your education in and out of the classroom will prepare you to see connections others miss and to creatively solve complex problems, skills that are valuable in all professions.

You will take approximately 32 courses during your time here, and you’ll have choices when it comes to every single one. Your classes will be split roughly into thirds: general education, major requirements, and electives.

Art (Studio)	Major Minor
Art History	Major Minor
Dance	Minor
Music	Major Minor
Theatre	Major (concentrations in performance, design/tech, literature/history, and dance) Minor

English	Major Minor Optional concentration in creative writing
History	Major Minor
Philosophy	Major Minor
Religious Studies	Major Minor
World Languages and Literatures	Major
Chinese	Minor
Classics	Major Minor
French Studies	Major Minor
German Studies	Major Minor
Hispanic Studies	Major Minor
Japanese	Minor
Latin American and Latino Studies	Minor
Russian	Minor

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	Major
Biology	Major
Chemistry	Major Minor
Computer Science	Major Minor Optional concentration in cybersecurity
Computer Science and Mathematics	Major Optional concentration in cybersecurity
Mathematics	Major Minor
Physics	Major Minor

Economics	Major Minor
International Affairs	Major
Political Science	Major Minor
Psychology	Major
Rhetoric and Media Studies	Major Minor
Sociology and Anthropology	Major

Asian Studies	Major Minor
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	Major
Classics	Major Minor
Data Science	Minor
Earth System Science	Minor
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation	Minor
Environmental Studies	Major Minor
Ethnic Studies	Minor
Gender Studies	Minor
Health Studies	Minor
Latin American and Latino Studies	Minor
Middle East and North African Studies	Minor
Neuroscience	Minor
Political Economy	Minor

The Liberal Arts Advantage

Studying the liberal arts means that all of your classes will be grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving. You’ll draw on these skills throughout your life, no matter where you work or what you do. Our academics are also closely connected with our location in Portland. The Connect-Portland (PDX) designation is given to courses highlighting the experiential, experimental, and inquiry-based learning that is derived from our location. Lewis & Clark is the perfect place to get an education that will prepare you to take on the world.

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Graduate-Level Research

Interested in conducting graduate-level research or getting published in a peer-reviewed journal? Our faculty are ready to partner up with you.

Student-Led Symposium

Want to plan an academic symposium? We have five student-led symposia a year.

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College Internships

Looking for a paid internship while earning class credit? We have opportunities through our entrepreneurship minor, our Office of Sustainability, and our Career Center.

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Accelerated Degree Programs

Want even more of the Lewis & Clark experience? Through our 4-5-6 Commitment, we offer a five-year bachelor’s degree + master’s in teaching degree (MAT) with our graduate school and a six-year bachelor’s degree + law degree (JD) with our law school.

<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> International Political Economy with Dr. Elizabeth Bennett has been my favorite class. It is the most comprehensive study of the formation of contemporary global economy available at Lewis & Clark, and Dr. Bennett is an expert at accessibly presenting subject material and leading class discussions.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17791-loren-pawelski">Loren Pawelski BA ’24</a> </blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> With my psychology major I am able to easily link my area of focus with entrepreneurship and sales. It gives me the freedom to explore different areas of business with a liberal arts major.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18328-bennett-gazor">Bennett Gazor BA ’25</a> Tiburon, California</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> I loved how Professor Leonard incorporated current events and supplementary readings into the course, rather than just having us read out of the textbook.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/8965-charlotte-brownstone">Charlotte Brownstone BA ’20</a> San Francisco, California</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> I appreciate the way digital media has broadened my understanding of art and creativity. Learning about the ineffable nature of art and its connection to AI has enriched my perspective and deepened my passion for artistic expression.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20611-miranda-caba-solano">Miranda Caba Solano BA ’27</a> Caguas, Puerto Rico</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> So far, my favorite class has been Contemporary International Fiction with Professor Rishona Zimring. It was the perfect blend of reading for pleasure while also honing in on my critical-thinking and argumentative writing skills.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16679-emily-larabee">Emily Larabee BA ’25</a> Anchorage, Alaska</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> Abnormal Psychology was a fast-paced rigorous class that had me excited to wake up at 9 a.m. to attend.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17729-luz-vazquez">Luz Vazquez BA ’25</a> San Francisco, California</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> The size of the chemistry department allowed me to create deep connections with my STEM peers and the faculty. It seems like the faculty are always in their office with the door open and ready to help!</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17614-genevieve-basile">Genevieve Basile BA ’23</a> Santa Rosa, California</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> Computer science and mathematics is a difficult and competitive field, but it is one that can be used for creating positive change if applied in the right ways.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18323-farjad-madataly">Farjad Madataly BA ’25</a> Antananarivo, Madagascar</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> I have always loved everything about science and have enjoyed delving deeper into biology. I especially enjoy marine biology and behavioral ecology, and love having hands-on labs outside of the classroom.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18329-lilah-shapiro">Lilah Shapiro BA ’25</a> Pahoa, Hawai‘i</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> L&C’s computer science major provides the opportunity for me to put theory into practice by working on fundamental programming problems.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14558-carlos-garcia-moran">Carlos García Morán BA ’24</a> Madrid, Spain</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> What I love most about my international affairs and sociology and anthropology double major is that the professors are incredibly passionate about what they teach. They are approachable, friendly, and extremely good resources.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17133-rocio-yao">Rocío Yao BA ’24</a> Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guangzhou, China; Northglenn, Colorado, United States</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> Introduction to Linguistics expanded my knowledge about how a language works, and I love learning how linguists analyze languages. One day I hope to do it myself!</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14559-juan-martin-lopez-melendez">Juan Martín López Meléndez BA ’23</a> La Piedad, Michoacán, México/Fresno, California/Las Vegas, New Mexico</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> My internship has provided me the opportunity to network and meet a lot of people within my desired career field.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18474-harmony-mcmullin">Harmony McMullin BA ’25</a> Golden, Colorado</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> Lewis & Clark’s combination of academic excellence, community, and location made it a great fit for me.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17730-hashim-salman">Hashim Salman BA ’25</a> Amman, Jordan</blockquote>
<blockquote><div class="lw_profiles_329"> Biochemistry and molecular biology is an interdisciplinary major that allows me to pursue a degree with a variety of opportunities in science. I have an affinity for both chemistry and biology, and the intersection of the two is where I find myself the most engaged with my studies.</div><a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18351-bryn-romig">Bryn Romig BA ’25</a> Albuquerque, New Mexico</blockquote>

Study Abroad With Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark study-abroad programs are immersive experiences in unexpected places, often with one of your own faculty members as your leader. Our programs are either a semester or full year long, giving you time to live new experiences and perspectives rather than simply to observe them. No matter your major—even the sciences—you will be encouraged to study overseas.

Our ... Our biology program in New Zealand is a great way for science majors to study overseas and earn classes toward their major.

Academics FAQ

Art (Studio)

Art History

Asian Studies

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Classics

Computer Science

Computer Science and Mathematics

Economics

English

Environmental Studies

French Studies

German Studies

Hispanic Studies

History

International Affairs

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Sociology and Anthropology

Theatre

Student-Designed Major

World Languages and Literatures

Art and Art History

Asian Studies

Chemistry

Chinese

Classics

Computer Science

Dance

Data Science

Earth System Science

Economics

English

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation

Environmental Studies

Ethnic Studies

French Studies

Gender Studies

German Studies

Health Studies

Hispanic Studies

History

Japanese

Latin American and Latino Studies

Mathematics

Middle East and North African Studies

Music

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Religious Studies

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Russian

Theatre

The liberal arts education you’ll receive from Lewis & Clark College is an ideal background for any professional career. You’ll learn to be an innovative thinker, creative problem solver, and thoughtful leader—traits that are invaluable in our knowledge-based economy.

If you already have a career in mind, we also provide preparation in several professional fields so you can get started on your path. While not majors, these preprofessional offerings allow you to focus in your area of interest as you develop a wide range of skills through all of your courses. Faculty are available to advise students interested in these fields:

Engineering (3-2 with partner schools)
Law (3-1 BA/MSL and 3-3 BA/JD with L&C Law School)
Health Professions
Education (4-1 BA/MAT with L&C Graduate School)
Business and Management (4-2 BA/MBA with partner schools)

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