- <a href="/live/image/gid/317/width/650/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.jpg" class="lw_preview_image lw_disable_preview" tabindex="-1"><picture class="lw_image lw_image92495"><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/500/height/240/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/317/width/500/height/240/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/500/height/240/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/317/width/500/height/240/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/800/height/383/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/317/width/800/height/383/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/800/height/383/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/317/width/800/height/383/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/317/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/317/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.webp 1x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/317/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg 1x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/317/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/92495_CAS-0220-Faculty_Student_Interaction-4650.rev.1679088712.jpg" alt="Students and faculty sitting together, talking." data-max-w="2663" data-max-h="1778" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a><div class="hero-full_image_caption collapsable-caption">Studying the liberal arts means that all of your classes will be grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving.</div>
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.
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.
| Department | Program |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Department | Program |
|---|---|
| English | Major |
| History | Major Minor |
| Philosophy | Major |
| 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 |
| Department | Program |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Major |
| Biology | Major |
| Chemistry | Major Minor |
| Computer Science | Major Minor Optional concentration in cybersecurity |
| Computer Science and Mathematics | Major |
| Mathematics | Major Minor |
| Physics | Major Minor |
| Department | Program |
|---|---|
| Economics | Major Minor |
| International Affairs | Major |
| Political Science | Major Minor |
| Psychology | Major |
| Rhetoric and Media Studies | Major Minor |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Major |
| Department | Program |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Any Japanese course with Instructor Satomi Newsom</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> In learning a new language, it often feels like you’re learning something novel with each lesson because so much is unfamiliar. The sense of discovery is very rewarding.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/16680-dexter-tatsukawa"> <a href="/live/profiles/16680-dexter-tatsukawa">Dexter Tatsukawa BA ’24</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Environmental Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Immigration and Asylum Law with Elliott Young</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> The course introduces students to immigration and asylum law system in the United States. I worked with another student, in partnership with a real-world and active asylum case, to help contribute expert witness testimony on country conditions. The course solidified my interest in law or immigration advocacy, which I am currently planning on pursuing post-grad.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/19604-lucinda-law"> <a href="/live/profiles/19604-lucinda-law">Lucinda Law BA ’24</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Economics </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Constitutional Law with Professor Todd Lochner</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This course is primarily led by students briefing Supreme Court cases and then discussing opinions based on the constitutional law used. This course has expanded my knowledge by further looking into and understanding how Supreme Court decisions are made, and what the U.S. Constitution does and does not protect.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20424-ashtyn-aponte"> <a href="/live/profiles/20424-ashtyn-aponte">Ashtyn Aponte BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Political Science </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Roman Thought and Culture with Associate Professor Gordon Kelly</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> A strong understanding of the classics is the keystone of interpreting a huge portion of literature, philosophy, medicine, politics, and more. While I am an English major, classics courses have been hugely helpful in revealing all manner of connections and allusions in the English literary tradition.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/16674-leo-mcnaughton"> <a href="/live/profiles/16674-leo-mcnaughton">Leo McNaughton BA ’24</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> English </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Operating Systems with Computer Science Lecturer Alain Kägi</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This class taught me the building blocks of computers, and showed me the assumptions I had about operating systems. I was able to put theory into practice by working on fundamental programming problems.</span> </p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/14558-carlos-garcia-moran"> <a href="/live/profiles/14558-carlos-garcia-moran">Carlos García Morán BA ’24</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Computer Science </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Gender and Sexualities in U.S. Society taught by Associate Professor Kimberly Brodkin</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Kim does a phenomenal job of engaging all of her students. Discussions happen in small groups and as a whole class. Students are motivated to read all of the assigned material because she works hard to cover all of the material. I leave each class knowing more and wanting to know even more!</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/18355-helena-brown"> <a href="/live/profiles/18355-helena-brown">Helena Brown BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Undecided </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Voice and Movement with Associate Professor Rebecca Lingafelter</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> That class taught me how to ground myself not only as a performer but as a person. It connected me to my classmates and collaborators and laid the foundation for more intentional, meaningful, and beautiful creations beyond the classroom.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/18354-mack-mae"> <a href="/live/profiles/18354-mack-mae">Mack Mae BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Theatre (Performance Concentration) and Psychology (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Topics in Medical Anthropology with Sepideh Bajracharya</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> The class title is Specters of Intergenerational Suffering and Care. This class has helped me really tune into how to connect my personal, emotional experiences into an academic setting mixed with other learning modalities. I feel encouraged to bring a creative approach to anthropology, which has helped me connect the dots of how to use my SOAN major in my future career in the care-work realm.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/16200-audrey-perry"> <a href="/live/profiles/16200-audrey-perry">Audrey Perry BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Sociology/Anthropology, French Studies (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Medicine, Healing, and Culture with Assistant Professor Sepideh Bajracharya</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> As a STEM student, this sociology and anthropology class was very different from anything I had ever taken before. It was extremely mind expanding, and I now think about and approach subjects in a completely new way.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/18329-lilah-shapiro"> <a href="/live/profiles/18329-lilah-shapiro">Lilah Shapiro BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Biology </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Drawing I</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Drawing I was the perfect mix of being a structured art class while also leaving a lot of room for individual styles. </p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/21556-kate-meinhard"> <a href="/live/profiles/21556-kate-meinhard">Kate Meinhard BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Physics </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Invertebrate Zoology with Professor Greta Binford</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This class opened my eyes to the importance of preserving invertebrate biodiversity in the face of climate change. Professor Binford’s passion for these often-overlooked animals has completely shifted my understanding of life on Earth. The opportunity to go on an overnight camping field trip to collect live specimens was a learning experience I will never forget.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20471-jade-valdez"> <a href="/live/profiles/20471-jade-valdez">Jade Valdez BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Biology </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Environmental Engagement</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Spending an entire semester creating an event in this class was certainly a highlight of my academic career. Working with the notable organization Narrative 4, we created a unique story exchange with students that was the largest of its kind at the time.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20473-liv-ladaire"> <a href="/live/profiles/20473-liv-ladaire">Liv Ladaire BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Environmental Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Physical Chemistry</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> The class covered things at the quantum and fundamental level. I gained insight into the theory of the most base components that compose reality.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20468-kryton-gackle"> <a href="/live/profiles/20468-kryton-gackle">Kryton Gackle BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Chemistry </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Microeconomics with Professor Arthur O’Sullivan</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This was an extremely hard class for me, and I initially had to drop it. As the class was mandatory for the economics major, I had to retake it. I started meeting with a tutor twice a week and always went to office hours, and before I knew it I got an A. I loved this class because of the microeconomics principles I learned but also because of the life lesson I learned: if it’s hard don’t give up; instead, find a different way.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/19820-yoana-stoyanova"> <a href="/live/profiles/19820-yoana-stoyanova">Yoana Stoyanova BA ’20</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Economics </div> </div> </div> </div>
- <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Art of War With Professor Bob Mandel</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> I have always been interested in war. Tackling difficult topics in spirited discussions every week helped me learn to articulate clearly and concisely and be able to think on my feet. It has helped me approach topics differently.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/14604-alie-cicero"> <a href="/live/profiles/14604-alie-cicero">Alie Cicero BA ’24</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> International Affairs, German (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
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.
College Internships
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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> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> I am a double major. Every moment I am in the theatre, I feel like I am coming home. And what I appreciate about psychology is that I’m constantly learning about things that I didn’t even know I wanted to learn about.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18354-mack-mae">Mack Mae BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Ogden, Utah</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> Inside the biochemistry and molecular biology major, I love how curiosity is celebrated.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21523-evelyn-gore">Evelyn Gore BA ’26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Lakeville, Minnesota</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I love how engaged all of my</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">biology</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">professors are with the material. They are excited about the class and want their students to love it as much as they do.</span></p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18309-jemma-montgomery">Jemma Montgomery BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Minneapolis, Minnesota</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> I chose to major in economics because I like that it has such a wide range of applications—to everything from everyday life to international trade networks. And I chose MENA for my minor because I value intercultural knowledge as an important aspect of being a global citizen.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/17799-claire-baco">Claire Baco BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Shingle Springs, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> What I find most interesting about rhetoric and media studies is how broad it is. There are so many different and interesting classes that you can take with outstanding professors.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18353-bode-dalton">Bode Dalton BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Idaho Springs, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> I find it fascinating and quite liberating how the teaching of art history at L&C breaks out of the box of fine arts and leaves space for much-needed critique and analysis.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18330-mithila-tambe">Mithila Tambe BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Pune, Maharashtra, India</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> Far from just being about performance, my theatre studies have taught me about working in groups, in-depth literary and historical analysis, technical skills, developing my confidence, and living in my own body.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/21524-cleo-lockhart">Cleo Lockhart BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Denver, Colorado</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> 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.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20611-miranda-caba-solano">Miranda Caba Solano BA ’27</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Caguas, Puerto Rico</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> My favorite class has been Key Monuments with Professor Benjamin David. He brought new and remarkable perspectives to Western art history. 10/10, would recommend!</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/14605-lucia-sheridan">Lucia Sheridan BA ’23</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Saugatuck, Michigan</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">My favorite class so far has been Biological Core Concepts: Systems</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">. I love the way it expanded how I view the world around me and helped solidify my passion for biology.</span> </p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16643-whitney-maxfield">Whitney Maxfield BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Riverton, Utah</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> Given my interest in cell/molecular-scale biology, the biochemistry and molecular biology major feels like a match made in heaven. I love that there are lots of lab courses in the major, allowing my education to be more than theoretical.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18340-avi-strok">Avi Strok BA ’25</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Los Angeles, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> When I decided on a career in law, Lewis & Clark was the perfect fit for me, not only because it’s close to home but because of the outstanding political science department.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20424-ashtyn-aponte">Ashtyn Aponte BA ’26</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Milwaukie, Oregon</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> I learned about sustainability through my Introduction to Environmental Studies course and in an entrepreneurship class about sustainable practices in business. The best part of my experience so far has been understanding the different ways individuals perceive and experience the physical world.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/16320-kate-milne">Kate Milne BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Palo Alto, California</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> I am continually amazed at what this interdisciplinary degree has to offer. Biochemistry is a continually growing field, and job opportunities after college are ample. This is also a pretty flexible major, and it can open doors for several different pathways after your time at L&C.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/18352-luke-bass">Luke Bass BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Chandler, Arizona</span> </p> </blockquote>
- <blockquote> <p></p> <div class="lw_profiles_329"> <p> Professors in the history department give students the space and support to research aspects of history that they are interested in, rather than limiting students to their specific area of interest and study.</p> </div> <p></p> <p class="quote-author"> <a class="quoted-profile_name" href="/live/profiles/20401-molly-gibbons">Molly Gibbons BA ’24</a> <br/> <span class="quoted-profile_meta">Missoula, Montana</span> </p> </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.
Academics FAQ
Yes! 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. You have a lot of flexibility in choosing general education and elective courses outside of your chosen major.
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)
All of our majors are excellent preparation for whatever path you take after graduation. The best part of a liberal arts education is the interconnectedness of courses between seemingly disparate subjects. Some of our most popular majors are biology, environmental studies, psychology, and sociology and anthropology.
Earn Your Degree With Lewis & Clark
- 29+33
Lewis & Clark offers 29 majors and 33 minors.
- U.S. News
Lewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list.
- #1
Lewis & Clark is number one on Niche’s 2024 list of Best College Campuses in Oregon.
- Five
L&C’s five academic student-led symposia reflect our commitment to inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.
- Leader
The 2023 Fiske Guide to College listed Lewis & Clark as the “West Coast’s leader in international and study abroad programs.”
Featured News
27th Annual Environmental Studies Symposium Focuses on Green Innovation in China and the U.S.
This year’s ENVX Symposium, Green Innovation in China and the U.S.: Creating Climate Solutions, will be held from September 30 to October 4. The symposium features two keynote speakers in addition to a movie screening, a panel on electric vehicles, and a closing reception. All events are free and open to the public.
Bruce Suttmeier
Dean of the College, Associate Professor of Japanese
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