College of Arts and Sciences

Salem State University's College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic home for students with a passion for liberal arts. 

If you're one of hundreds of undergrads who arrive on campus still deciding on a major, you'll find countless opportunities to explore and advisors to help you find your way. If you decide on an academic major within arts and sciences, CAS provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum in your field, with hands-on learning opportunities with experts who care deeply about your success. If your first major is in business, education or health and human services, your time in CAS will help you develop the critical additional skills you need to become an in-demand professional after college. 

No matter the direction of your academic journey, the in-demand skills in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and analytical ability you'll develop in CAS will have a real impact on your future. We're here to challenge you, to prepare you for your next steps and to inspire you to think about yourself and the world through a new lens.

Ready to get started? Explore our 20 departments of study below.