Students may earn the bachelor of arts degree in Creative Studies with a major in Art, Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Marine Science, Mathematics, Music Composition, Physics, or Writing & Literature. They may also earn the bachelor of science degree in Creative Studies with a major in Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computing, Mathematics, or Physics. Qualified students may apply to earn the bachelor of science/master of science degrees in Computer Science (with the B.S. earned in CCS and the M.S. in the College of Engineering).
All CCS students will have mid-academic-career progress checks with the faculty in their respective majors. The form, content, and timing of this review varies by major and the student’s class standing at the time of admission to CCS. Students not making satisfactory progress as determined by the faculty may be asked to leave their major in CCS.
Art
Serious students who want to be artists may consider the CCS Art program, where they will work with professionals in the areas of painting, sculpture, or book arts. The faculty consists of working artists, selected on the basis of the recognized quality of their art. The program emphasizes development of individual, literate artists.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.A. in Art – College of Creative Studies
Biology
Students interested in laboratory and field research might wish to consider the CCS Biology program. It is designed to meet the needs of students who show promise of being able to begin advanced work early in their undergraduate careers. Biology students may begin to engage in independent research from the first year on.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.A. in Biology – College of Creative Studies
Chemistry & Biochemistry
This program is ideal for students who are impatient to get into the laboratory and begin research in chemistry or biochemistry. Undergraduates in the CCS major can extend their study of Chemistry and Biochemistry to a level of inquiry usually associated with graduate school, as they build a foundation of fundamentals and participate in research projects.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry and Biochemistry – College of Creative Studies
Computing
The CCS Computing major provides an accelerated curriculum covering mathematical foundations and programming techniques, quickly leading to more advanced upper-division courses. The broad spectrum of upper-division courses that are offered provides both depth and breadth necessary for future research in computer science.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.S. in Computing – College of Creative Studies
Mathematics
The CCS Mathematics program is a special curriculum designed to provide a format for aspiring mathematicians to discuss and solve non-routine problems in the various areas of mathematics. The curriculum was developed to accommodate students who are able to move to a high level of mathematical inquiry at a pace faster than the usual university curriculum would allow.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.S. or B.A. in Mathematics – College of Creative Studies
Music Composition
The CCS Music Composition program concentrates on various idioms and techniques of twentieth-century music as they are used in “serious” or “concert hall” works. The instructors are working composers who are concerned with helping students develop their compositional abilities through tutorials, small seminars, and special projects.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.A. in Music – College of Creative Studies
Physics
This program is for physics students with inquisitive minds. Participation is a key factor in the classroom, developing students’ physical intuition and honing the ability to think on one’s feet. The CCS Physics program is designed to develop breadth and depth of understanding and provide a solid preparation for undergraduate research and graduate work.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.A. or B.S. in Physics – College of Creative Studies
Writing & Literature
The Writing & Literature major is for students with a genuine passion for reading and writing. Students complete rigorous coursework in Creative Writing, Literary Study, and Writing Studies, with considerable freedom to design their own course of study. Students work closely under the guidance of a faculty mentor to create a publishable body of creative and scholarly work for their senior portfolio.
Program Learning Outcomes for a B.A. in Writing & Literature – College of Creative Studies