Academics
A Connecticut College education helps students develop skills for success in any arena - how to evaluate and synthesize information, solve complex problems, reason cogently and communicate effectively. Equally important, our academic programs in the arts, sciences, humanities and social sciences, are designed to shape ethical, informed citizens with a global perspective.
Connecticut College is a leader in interdisciplinary studies. We encourage both students and faculty to explore topics using the conceptual framework and tools of two or more academic disciplines. We also provide students many opportunities to pursue their intellectual interests outside the classroom, including college-funded internships, student-faculty research, service learning and study away programs.
Other elements of the academic program include:
- a student-faculty ratio of 10:1
- more than 50 majors, including 9 interdisciplinary majors
- 171 full-time professors; 90 percent of whom hold a doctorate or equivalent
- dedicated teacher-scholars, available in and out of the classroom
- interdisciplinary certificate programs that can be combined with any major
- pre-law, pre-health and pre-business programs
The College is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and is on the Watson Foundation List. Our distinguished graduates win Fulbright, Watson, Luce and other notable fellowships and scholarships.
For incoming students, the top anticipated majors are biology, English, government, international relations and psychology. Students are asked to declare a major by the end of sophomore year. Many students choose to double major.
In addition to major requirements, we have a General Education requirement of at least seven courses across a wide range of liberal arts disciplines. First-year students take a freshman seminar, a small, intensive class with close student-faculty interaction.
For highly motivated students in any major, the College offers interdisciplinary certificates in international studies, environmental studies, community action, arts and technology and museum studies. Students may also earn state certification in elementary and secondary education.
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