Sarah Ladipo at the U.S. Capitol

Writing, Ethics, Language & the Human Experience ... in Arts & Sciences

Study the human story as told through literature, history, the classics, philosophy, and other languages. Design sustainable policies for the future and add your own creative voice in telling the next generation of stories—or video games...

... because the world doesn’t need you to just navigate change. It needs you to lead it. 

Hannah Koerner photo in front of bookshop in New York

Get the experience you need...

If you’re interested in writing, ethics, languages & the human experience, plan to spend a lot of time outside the classroom—in the community, in an internship, in creative projects, maybe even in another country.

You can find College of Arts & Sciences students in some phenomenal places:

  • Editing, Sphere, a student literary magazine
  • Interning with the Ohio University Press
  • Practicing intercultural communication skills with international students in Conversation Hours
  • Studying history in Mexico over spring break
  • Excavating ancient civilizations in nearby Wayne National Forest
  • Doing an exchange program with a sister university in Japan

Hands-on experiences like these will help you build your resume—which you’ll start working on your first semester—and launch your career.

...Because Bobcats are charting new territory

College of Arts & Sciences alumni are changemakers who trace their success right back to OHIO.

Our students graduate well-prepared for a wide range of careers—in science and technology, business and industry, government and public affairs, and health and human services. You can make an impact in any of these areas by studying what you’re passionate about.

And you're next: Lead change by studying writing, ethics, language & the human experience

Faculty mentors and success advisers will help you graduate on time and on plan, well-prepared for a wide range of careers.

Some majors to choose from: