Key Facts
College of Liberal Arts
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honor societies
The College of Liberal Arts sponsors the honor societies: Lambda Pi Eta (Communication), Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics), Psi Chi (Psychology), and Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies)
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sponsored clubs
The College of Liberal Arts sponsors clubs that range from a Pep Band that plays at hockey games to Signatures Magazine, an award-winning art and literary publication. College-sponsored clubs are open to any RIT student, regardless of major.
$2.9M
in sponsored research
Students are able to collaborate with faculty on research projects with roles ranging from research assistant to co-author.
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minor options
A minor is an upper-level five-course sequence in a subject or topic outside of the primary major which allows students to gain a secondary area of expertise. Completed minors are recognized on student transcripts.
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immersion options
An immersion is a three-course sequence in a subject or topic outside of the primary major meant to help students develop a well-rounded skill set or explore an area of interest. The College of Liberal Arts provides the most immersion options on campus.
800+
study abroad programs
Students are encouraged to study abroad at one of RIT’s international campuses, on a faculty-led trip, or through an affiliate program. Options span more than 60 countries and offer credit-bearing courses. All College of Liberal Arts degree programs can accommodate an international experience.
100%
taught by faculty
Teaching assistants do not teach any courses in the College of Liberal Arts. TAs may provide assistance to faculty and students in some courses but are not given any teaching responsibilities.
18%
double major
Most programs in the College of Liberal Arts can be paired to create a double major without extra time-to-graduation.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
100%
of students complete an international experience or an experiential learning opportunity
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countries and sovereign nations in which faculty conduct research
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grants, fellowship, and awards received by department and program faculty, including NSF, NEH, ACLS, and Mellon Foundation, in 2017.
Department of Performing Arts and Visual Culture
40+
events and performances in music, theater, and dance
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minors: American art, film studies, museum studies, music and technology, music performance, and theater arts
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immersions: film studies, museum studies, music, theater arts, and visual culture
Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
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languages taught: ASL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
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minor and immersion options: ASL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Language Science, Latino/Latina/Latin American Studies, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
100%
of students in the undergraduate degree program complete an international experience
Department of English
$171k
in sponsored research (2017-2018)
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minors: creative writing, digital literature and comparative media, English, and language science
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immersions: creative writing, digital literature and comparative media, English, human language technology and computational linguistics, and language science