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The academic departments in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education at the University of Michigan-Flint employ experiential learning, interdisciplinary programs, and internship opportunities to foster the development of practical professional skills.
Our seasoned faculty guides students through hands-on research, applied learning, and community engagement programs that translate directly into marketable experiences.
Learn more about our different academic departments.
Education
Help shape the next generation of leaders, thinkers, doers, and changemakers! Your future students are looking to you for guidance in learning how they can make a difference in their communities and the world.
Our Education faculty have years of classroom experience combined with practical research and theoretical knowledge. Join them to learn the essentials of child development—cognitive, emotional, social, and intellectual—from pre-K through high school, and prepare for a successful teaching career.
Programs of Study
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Secondary Teacher Education Certification
- K-12 Teacher Education Certification
- Educational Leadership Pathway
Fine & Performing Arts
A finely tuned creative process is an exceptional foundation for a highly flexible career.
Learn from practicing professionals as you explore creative problem-solving, community design, improvisation and collaboration, and more.
Our robust selection of fine art and music minors also offers a creative complement to any major, deeply enriching your college experience.
Programs of Study
- Art Administration
- Art Education
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Theatre
- Theatre Design & Technology
Language & Communication
Collaboration and communication are considered core skills in the workplace—and doing one without the other is challenging.
Gain expertise in engagement, comparative analysis, and persuasive writing as you deeply understand theory and best practices in effective communication.
Programs of Study
- Communication
- English
- Foreign Languages & Literatures
Psychology
Engage in the scientific study of the mind, including thoughts, feelings, and behavior, as you develop a solid foundation in psychology research, its methodology, and a comprehensive understanding of psychological processes.
Programs of Study
- Psychology
- Psychology Teacher’s Certificate
Social Sciences & Humanities
Sometimes, the best way to solve today’s problems is to understand how the events, systems, methods, values, and practices of the past contributed to their creation.
Discover much of our collective human wisdom and learn new ways of seeing as you develop exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Programs of Study
- Africana Studies
- Economics
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Public Administration
Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice
Develop a deeper understanding of social and global perspectives through sociology, anthropology, and criminal justice lenses.
You’ll gain keen insight into how social, community and global interactions interconnect, impact, and create our cultural values, systems, and behaviors.
Programs of Study
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Sociology
- Women & Gender Studies