Let’s call it, exploring your options. Not sure what to major in? You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most popular choices for Clarke University freshmen is to begin as an open major. That’s part of the joy of going to college – it’s a time to explore coursework in various fields to find the right track for you. We are here to help you through your discovery process. We’ll help you schedule your courses so that you benefit from taking classes in various disciplines while completing general education requirements. These classes will count toward graduation while allowing you to see a breadth of possibilities – all while still being able to graduate in four years.
All Clarke students – whether they declare a major or not – are not officially accepted into an academic major until their sophomore or junior year, so you will be ready to join a program at the same time as those who declared majors earlier. When you become a Clarke student, you won’t get someone trying to push you through a cookie-cutter curriculum plan. Instead, you’ll work with an advisor who is a full-time faculty member.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.
Clarke University offers several faculty-sponsored study abroad experiences to destinations such as Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. Study abroad trips encourage you to experience different cultures, broaden your mind, and discover your own passions.
You will learn by observation and participation at off-campus laboratories or field settings through internships and experiential education ventures. Internships often facilitate entrance into the job market and are highly recommended for acceptance into some graduate programs.
Life at Clarke is living traditions, being proud, participating in the campus community, and being an active member of our greater community.
I was still deciding between Sport Management and Psychology because one day I would like to scout for the NFL, or work as a team psychologist. That’s part of the reason why I chose Clarke, there are coaching and scholarship opportunities here that you can’t find at other colleges.
When I started here at Clarke, I wasn’t sure what I wanted my major to be in. With the help of my academic advisor, I was able to turn my interests in Biology and Mathematics into a double major, plus a minor in Chemistry.
