Academics

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Shape your own path in the liberal arts and sciences with K’s flexible and integrated approach to academics.

With 32 majors, 22 minors and 13 concentrations, students can customize their experiences for a personalized approach to their college education. There’s no need to follow a prescribed list of general education requirements with our flexible curriculum.

Unsure of your major? Don’t worry. 

Kalamazoo College is one of the best colleges for undecided majors because our students wait until the second term of sophomore year to officially declare their majors⁠—while still typically graduating in four years. If you already know what major interests you, you can start taking classes in your field of study right away.

Find out how Kalamazoo College academic programs and the K-Plan offer more in four years so our students can do more in a lifetime.

Areas of Study (Majors, Minors, Concentrations and Programs)

African Studies

African Studies

Concentration

American Studies

American Studies

Concentration

Arabic

Arabic

Course Offerings

Art and Art History

Art and Art History

Major Minor

Biological Physics

Biological Physics

Concentration

Biology

Biology

Major Concentration

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Major Concentration

Chinese

Chinese

Minor

Classics

Classics

Greek, Latin, Classics, and Classical Civilization

Major Minor

Computer Science

Computer Science

Major Minor

German Studies

German Studies

Major Minor

History

History

Major Minor

Japanese

Japanese

Minor

Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies

Concentration

Mathematics

Mathematics

Major Minor

Music professor and student on trombone

Music

Major Minor

Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Concentration

Philosophy

Philosophy

Major Minor

Physical Education

Physical Education

Course Offerings

Physics

Physics

Major Minor

Political Science

Political Science

Major Minor

Psychology

Psychology

Major Minor

Religion

Religion

Major Minor

Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts

Major Minor

Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Major Concentration

Pre-Professional Preparation

While Kalamazoo College does not offer pre-health or pre-law majors, we do provide advising and resources that help you connect your academic interests with future careers in areas such as health, medicine and law. Because these fields value strong analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and ethical reasoning, K’s liberal arts foundation offers excellent preparation for any of them, no matter which major you choose.

Careers in Health and Medicine. The Careers in Health and Medicine Office supports students as they explore graduate and professional programs across health fields. Through advising, workshops, experiential opportunities and application guidance, you’ll receive assistance as you prepare for careers in medicine, public health, veterinary medicine, dentistry and related professions.

Careers in Law (formerly Pre-Law Advising). The Career and Professional Development Center and K faculty provide guidance to help you understand the skills law schools value, explore both JD and non-JD legal careers, connect with alumni working in legal professions, and access resources that support your preparation for law school.