The College of Liberal Arts

With a focus on creative thinking, understanding of self and others, global awareness and innovative action, the College of Liberal Arts prepares students to thrive academically and professionally. By combining the classroom with hands-on learning opportunities, our students develop a capacity for critical thought and the ability to translate theory into real life. This depth of knowledge combined with an understanding of the importance of cultural context is critical - and in high demand - in our complex, multicultural world.

 

Discover more about the majors and career paths our courses prepare you for:

ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES: Learn more about a Spanish major/minor and career path here.

ADOBE GRAPHIC DESIGN BOOTCAMP: Learn more about a Graphic Communication major/minor and career path here.

BRANDING AND DESIGN: Learn more about a Graphic Communication major/minor and career path here.

COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY: Communication is one of the most popular majors in the U.S., learn more here. Learn more about a minor in Women's Gender & Queer Studies and career path here.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING: Learn more about a Journalism major and career path here.

ETHNIC STUDIES: Learn more about an Ethnic Studies major/minor and career path here.

FILM STUDIES: Learn more about an Interdisciplinary Studies major/minor and career path here.

GEOGRAPHY AND TECHNOLOGY: Learn more about a major/minor in Geography and career path here.

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Learn more about a major in Agribusiness and career path here.

MARKETING BOOTCAMP: Learn more about a Graphic Communication major/minor and career path here.

POLITICAL SCIENCE: Learn more about a Political Science major/minor and career path here.

SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES: Learn more about a Spanish major/minor and career path here.

THEATRE ARTS: Learn more about a Theatre Arts major/minor and career path here.

UX DESIGN: Learn more about a Graphic Communication major/minor and career path here.

WEB DEVELOPMENT: Learn more about a Graphic Communication major/minor and career path here.

WORLD HISTORY: Learn more about a major/minor and career path in History here.

 

Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly is a partnership between The Cal Poly Extended, Professional & Continuing Education and Summer Springboard (SSB), a leader in pre-college summer programs for teens. The purpose of the program is to expose students to Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy and to allow high school students to experience living on the campus of Cal Poly.