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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Liberal Arts


Overview

With over 45 different majors, numerous minors and world-class faculty, the College of Liberal Arts will help you develop the communication, problem solving, and analytical skills that will make you job-ready, career-ready, and future-ready.  Our students work side-by-side with STEM students, mindful that complex challenges demand creative, collaborative, multi-faceted, innovative, and meaningful solutions. Liberal Arts students deliver on that challenge as a force for good in the world. Think Broadly. Lead Boldly.

College of Liberal Arts Website

Admissions

Purdue University Undergraduate Admissions College of Liberal Arts Website

Admission to Teacher Education

Teacher Education Program Guidelines 2017-18

Advising

Academic advisors work with students, faculty, staff, departments and administration to maintain and improve the quality of education in the College of Liberal Arts and Purdue University as a whole. As advisors, we are committed to supporting each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for academic success and career development.

Specifically, we are committed to…

  • Supporting the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and promoting the value of a liberal arts education.
  • Assisting students in their progress towards earning a degree.

  • Fostering relationships with students to better mentor and support them during their time at Purdue.

  • Staying knowledgeable about the courses, study abroad and internship opportunities, and events that will benefit students.

  • Continuously improving our services through professional development, innovation, and evaluation.

Click here for STAR (Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration) information.

 

College of Liberal Arts 3 Year Degree Programs

The College of Liberal Arts offers the opportunity for students to complete several majors in 3 years. The new plans of study provide a cost-effective way to complete an undergraduate degree. CLA offers 3 year plans of study in the following majors:

Contact Information

Office of the Dean

Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education,
Room 1290
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098
Phone: 765 494-3663
Fax: 765 494-3660
Online feedback form
Visit the Dean’s Office web site


Academic Advising and Future Students

Current students may schedule appointments with their academic advisor by visiting Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education room 1114 or by logging on to: https://purdue.campus.eab.com 

The College of Liberal Arts Academic Advising Office has walk-in hours from 9:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday for your convenience.

 

Academic Advising Office
BRNG 1114
Phone: 765 494-3670
Fax: 765 496-1910

Undergraduate Future Students
BRNG 1168
Phone: 765 494-6291
Fax: 765 496-1910
Email: newstudent@purdue.edu

Purdue University TDD Relay Service
765 496-1343
More about voice services


Other Offices in the College of Liberal Arts

Unless otherwise noted, all offices are located in:
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098

Office of Alumni Relations and Special Events
BRNG 1280
Phone: 765 494-2711
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: claevents@purdue.edu
 
BRNG 1274
Phone: 765 494-3657
Fax: 765 494-3660
 
Liberal Arts Career Center
BRNG 1289
Phone: 765 495-2356
Fax: 765 494-1910
Email: CLACareers@purdue.edu
 
Development Office
BRNG 1280
Phone: 765 494-2711
Fax: 765 494-3660

Diversity Initiatives
BRNG 1114
Phone: 765 494-4297
Fax: 765 494-1910

Office of Information Technology
BRNG 3268
Phone: 765 496-6333
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: ithelp@purdue.edu

Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
BRNG 6182
Phone: 765 496-1848
Fax: 765 494-3660

College of Liberal Arts Administration

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Certificate

Department of Anthropology

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Brian Lamb School of Communication

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Department of English

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Department of History

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Certificate

Minor

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

School of Languages and Cultures

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Department of Philosophy

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Department of Political Science

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Certificate

Minor

Department of Sociology

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Minor

Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts

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Programs

Baccalaureate

Certificate

Minor