College of Arts and Sciences Advising
614 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
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(248) 370-4567
College of Arts and Sciences
Dean's Office
Varner Hall, Room 217
371 Varner Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4485
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(248) 370-2140
Fax: (248) 370-4280
cas@oakland.edu
CAS Areas of Study
CAS Advising is here to support you throughout your undergraduate journey. We provide guidance on your major, minor, and concentration choices, helping you navigate your academic path.
Below, you’ll find a list of the programs offered within our College. Each major is linked to a suggested sample schedule that outlines a potential course sequence to meet the requirements for that program. While minors, concentrations, and certificates are linked to their respective catalog page.
Please note, these sample schedules are intended as general guidelines. For a personalized plan tailored to your unique goals, be sure to connect with a CAS Adviser!
Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser using the online scheduling system or by calling the office at 248-370-4567 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
- Acting, B.F.A.
- Actuarial Science, B.S.
- Anthropology, B.A.
- Applied Statistics, B.S.
- Applied Statistics, Combined B.S./M.S.
- Art History, B.A.
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Bioengineering, B.S.*
- Biology, B.A.
- Biology, B.S.
- Biology, B.S., Concentration in Anatomy
- Biology, B.S., Concentration in Cell-Molecular Biology
- Biology, B.S., Concentration in Microbiology
- Biology, B.S., Concentration in Physiology
- Biomedical Sciences, B.S.
- Biomedical Sciences, B.S., Concentration in Physiology
- Chemistry, B.A.
- Chemistry - ACS Certified, B.S.
- Chinese Additional Major
- Chinese Studies, B.A.
- Communication, B.A.
- Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization in Fiction
- Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization in Memoir and Essay
- Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization in Poetry
- Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization in Screenwriting
- Criminal Justice, B.A.
- Dance, B.A.
- Dance, B.F.A.
- Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology, B.S.
- Economics, B.S.*
- Economics, B.A.
- English, B.A.
- English, Combined B.A./M.A.
- Engineering Chemistry, B.S.*
- Engineering Physics, B.S.*
- Environmental Science and Sustainability, B.S.
- Film, B.A.
- French Additional Major
- French Language and Literature, B.A.
- German Additional Major
- German Language and Literature, B.A.
- Graphic Design, B.A.
- History, B.A.
- International Relations, B.A.
- International Relations, B.A., Concentration in Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
- International Relations, B.A., Concentration in Global Justice and Sustainability
- Instrumental Performance, B.M.
- Japanese Additional Major
- Japanese Language and Literature, B.A.
- Japanese Studies, B.A.
- Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Broadcasting and Digital Media Practice
- Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Journalism
- Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Media and Society
- Latin American Studies, B.A.
- Latin American Language and Civilization, B.A.
- Linguistics, B.A.
- Mathematics, B.A.
- Mathematics, B.S.
- Mathematics, Combined B.S./M.A.
- Medical Physics, B.S.
- Music, B.A.
- Music Education and Performance, Choral and General Music, B.M.
- Music Education and Performance, Instrumental and General Music, B.M.
- Music Education, Choral and General Music, B.M.
- Music Education, Instrumental and General Music, B.M.
- Music Technology, B.M.
- Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
- Philosophy, B.A.
- Physics, B.A.
- Physics, B.S.
- Piano Pedagogy, B.M.
- Piano Performance, B.M.
- Piano Performance, B.M., Specialization in Pedagogy
- Political Science, B.A.
- Professional and Digital Writing, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A., Concentration in Linguistics
- Psychology, Combined B.A./M.S.
- Public Administration and Public Policy, B.S.
- Public Administration and Public Policy, Combined B.S./M.P.A.
- Public Relations and Advertising, B.A.
- Sociology/Anthropology, B.A.
- Sociology, B.A.
- Sociology, B.A., Concentration in Linguistics
- Social Work, B.S.W.
- Spanish Additional Major
- Spanish Language and Literature, B.A.
- Theatre, B.A.
- Theatre Design and Technology, B.F.A.
- Two Modern Languages, B.A.
- Voice Performance, B.M.
- Women and Gender Studies, B.A.
Detroit Mercy Law School, Michigan State University Law School, and Wayne State University Law School 3+3 Programs
- Anthropology, B.A. 3+3
- Biology, B.A. 3+3
- Criminal Justice, B.A. 3+3
- International Relations, B.A. 3+3
- Political Science, B.A. 3+3
- Philosophy, B.A. 3+3
- Psychology, B.A. 3+3
- Public Administration and Public Policy, B.S. 3+3
- Sociology/Anthropology, B.A. 3+3
- Sociology, B.A. 3+3
Secondary Teacher Education Programs
- English Language Arts for Educators, B.A.
- Integrated Science, B.A.
- Mathematics for Educators, B.A.
- Mathematics for Educators, B.S.
- Social Studies with History for Educators, B.A.
Note: Starred programs are joint programs with another School at OU and will require meeting with multiple advising units.
- Advertising Minor
- African and African-American Studies Minor
- Anthropology Minor
- Applied Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Minor
- Applied Mathematics Minor
- Applied Statistics Minor
- Archaeology Minor
- Art History Minor
- Art Minor
- Astronomy Minor
- Bioethics Minor
- Biology Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Child Welfare Minor
- Chinese Minor
- Chinese Studies Minor
- Christianity Studies Minor
- Communication Minor
- Communication and Deaf Studies Minor
- Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice Minor
- Creative Writing Minor
- Criminal Justice Minor
- Dance Minor
- Dance for Musical Theatre Minor
- Digital Media Production Minor
- Economics Minor
- English Minor
- Environmental Science Minor
- Ethics in Criminal Justice Minor
- Film Minor
- French Minor
- French Language and Literature Minor
- Geology Minor
- German Minor
- Graphic Design Minor
- Health Communication Minor
- History Minor
- Interactive and Social Media Minor
- International Relations Minor
- Islamic Studies Minor
- Italian Minor
- Japanese Minor
- Japanese Studies Minor
- Jazz Studies Minor
- Journalism Minor
- Judaic Studies Minor
- Latin American Studies Minor
- LGBTQ Studies Minor
- Linguistics Minor
- Mathematics Minor
- Middle Eastern Studies Minor
- Music Minor
- Music, Liberal Arts Minor
- Music Technology Minor
- Music Technology, Liberal Arts Minor
- Music Theory Minor
- Organizational Communication Minor
- Philosophy Minor
- Philosophy of Cognitive Science Minor
- Physics Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Public Administration and Public Policy Minor
- Public Relations Minor
- Relational Communication Minor
- Science Minors - Two and Three
- Sociology Minor
- South Asian Studies Minor
- Spanish Minor
- Spanish Language and Literature Minor
- Speech Language Pathology Minor
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor
- Theatre Minor
- Urban Agriculture and Agroecology Minor
- Video Game Studies Minor
- Women and Gender Studies Minor
- World Music Minor
- Writing Minor
Concentrations
- Addiction Studies Concentration
- American Studies Concentration
- Archaeology Concentration
- Environmental Studies Concentration
- French Studies Concentration
- Gerontology Concentration
- Pre-Medical Studies: Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine Concentration
- Religious Studies Concentration
- Urban Studies Concentration
Certificates
- Certificate in Arabic Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Dance Education
- Certificate in Directing (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in French Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Chinese Competency (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Chinese Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Communication and Diversity (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in German Competency (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in German Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Health Communication (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Italian Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Japanese Competency (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Japanese Foundations (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in K-12 Dance Education (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Leadership Communication (Pending Final Approval)
- Certificate in Playwriting (Pending Final Approval)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
- Translation Certificate, Modern Languages
- Certificate in Chinese Translation
- Certificate in French Translation
- Certificate in German Translation
- Certificate in Japanese Translation
- Certificate in Spanish Translation