Academics | Westmont College

Academics | Westmont College
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Academics
Discover YOUR Why
At
Westmont
, we’re a classic liberal arts college because we focus on what matters: helping you
discover your why
. As Mark Twain said,
"the two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you discover your why,"
our single, overriding objective is to help students
discover their why
. Our whole mission is launching you into a life where you actually flourish—becoming the person
God intended
. We prep you for all of life, so you can follow that calling straight into whatever career or service best fits the gifts you’ve got.
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Anthropology & Sociology
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Economics & Business
Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
French
History
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Nursing (ABSN)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology & Anthropology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Our Approach
Effective, high-quality teaching with strong advising and mentoring
Westmont College is an undergraduate, residential, Christian, liberal arts community serving God’s kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church and world.
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Majors & Degrees
Art (B.A.)
Art History (B.A.)
Biology (B.A., B.S.)
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Ecology, Evolution & Natural History
General
Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering 3-2 Program
Chemical Physics
General
Professional
Communication Studies (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)
Data Analytics (B.S.)
Economics and Business (B.A.)
Education (B.A.)
Liberal Studies
Engineering (B.S.)
English (B.A.)
English Modern Language (B.A.)
Environmental Studies (B.A.)
French (B.A.)
French Studies
Language and Literature
History (B.A.)
Graduate School
International Studies
Standard
Kinesiology (B.S.)
Movement and Exercise Science
Movement and Medical Science
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Music (B.A.)
Composition
Liberal Arts
Performance
Worship Leadership
Music (B.M.)
Pre-Teaching Credential
Nursing
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
Undergraduate Fast Track - Nursing
Philosophy (B.A.)
Physics (B.A., B.S.)
Political Science (B.A.)
International Affairs
International Security and Development
Pre-Law
Standard
Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
Behavioral Neuroscience
General
Religious Studies (B.A.)
Social Science (B.A.)
Economics and Business
History
Political Science
Sociology
Sociology (B.A.)
Cross-Cultural Studies
General
Human Services
Spanish (B.A.)
Hispanic Studies
Language and Literature
STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Biology (B.A., B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)
Data Analytics (B.S.)
Engineering (B.S.)
Kinesiology (B.S.)
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Physics (B.A., B.S.)
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
We Place a High Value on
Research
A hallmark of Westmont’s
outstanding
undergraduate liberal arts education is providing opportunities for students to conduct
significant
research with faculty.
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Minors
Most Majors
Anthropology
Astrophysics
Biblical Languages
Coaching
Ethnic Studies
Film Studies
Gender Studies
Global Studies
Movement Science
Writing
Professional Programs
Nursing (A.B.S.N.)
Undergraduate Fast Track - Nursing
Teaching Credential
Undergraduate Fast Track - Education
Art
Biology
Chemistry
English
History
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Spanish
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Ministry/Missions
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Osteopathy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Teaching
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Double Major at Westmont
Design Your Path. Double Your Impact.
At Westmont, your education is shaped by your calling, not confined to a single major. With a flexible liberal arts curriculum, students can easily pursue double majors or create an interdisciplinary path that blends multiple passions. Supported by faculty mentorship and intentional design, combining fields is both accessible and encouraged. Here, it’s not just about choosing a major, it’s about pursuing your purpose with depth and freedom.
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Preview day? When is the last day to drop a class without a penalty?
When does the summer session begin and end?
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STEM
STEM disciplines clearly reveal God in the natural world.  STEM at Westmont College purposes to learn more about Him through the rigorous study of these disciplines and to reflect Him in our interactions with others. More info at
westmont.edu/stem
.
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Global Education
Westmont’s global program prepares students to live in a diverse, complex and quickly changing society so they can take their place as citizens of the world.
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Academic Services
The chief academic resource of any institution of higher education is its faculty and staff. But these committed people rely on programs and facilities which enhance learning.
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Interdisciplinary
Westmont College offers twenty-eight departmental and interdepartmental majors. In addition to these officially approved majors, a student who has a particular interest or goal may wish to construct an interdisciplinary major and submit it for approval.
The following guidelines should be followed:
The proposal specifying the title and degree (BA or BS General) must be submitted at least three full semesters prior to graduation.
The student must secure a faculty sponsor who can endorse what is proposed as a major and who will attach a letter of support to the proposal described below and will serve as the student’s academic advisor.
The written proposal should be submitted through the faculty member to the Registrar for the Academic Senate’s consideration.
When the title of the proposed major implies competency in a discipline, the student must consult with the corresponding department and secure signed approval from the chair.
The proposal should explain the coherence, breadth, and depth of the major being presented. Students are expected to demonstrate how the courses fit together logically; how they cover the essential components of the field of study; and how they would provide mastery of a body of material comparable in scope to other majors Westmont offers. (It may be helpful–though not required–to show that the courses proposed would constitute a major at other institutions.)
The courses in the proposed Major should be available at Westmont.
Tutorial units should be limited in number according to the Academic Policies Handbook.
Major Honors courses may be included in the major proposal, but the Major Honors project must be approved separately by the appropriate committees.
Total units for the major, the distribution of units between lower and upper division, and limits on transfer units in the major should be within the normal range for existing majors.
In cases where there is standing student and faculty interest but uncertain availability of courses, the full Academic Senate may approve an interdisciplinary major template submitted by a member of the faculty.  Proposals conforming to the template need not include an analysis of the coherence, breadth and depth of the proposed major.  Applications will be approved by the Registrar subject to verification of course availability.
Aside from approved templates, no appeal may be made to precedent; each application is unique and individual.
STEM
Science|Technology|Engineering|Math
Global Education
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Interdisciplinary
Faculty
Amazing professors help you succeed in class, find a major that fits — and become the person God created you to be.
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What We Want for our Graduates
Professors who know your name inspire you in class and become your mentors
Graduates should have the skills, knowledge and motivation to be effective participants in the civic, charitable and cultural lives of their communities.
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