The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the foundation for liberal education at WOU.

We offer most of WOU?s general education program as well as a wide range of specialized degree programs that expand students? horizons, hone skills that make students adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing world, help students discover new passions and strengths, and prepare them for lifelong learning.

Our graduates are poised to be engaged citizens locally and globally as well as productive contributors to a 21st century economy.

The Contemporary Music program is offered by the Western Oregon University.