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Environmental Humanities Concentration

The environmental humanities concentration builds on the interdisciplinary strengths at Clark, where faculty in the social and natural sciences and the humanities have long been recognized for their research in climate change, sustainability, and conservation. Courses examine the systems of knowledge that orient humans to the environment — considering, as examples, topics such as wilderness,…
Africana Studies Concentration

In and Out of Africa From before recorded history to the present, diverse peoples of African descent — think writer Toni Morrison, President Barack Obama, and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson — have journeyed to places around the world, carrying with them cultural traditions and perspectives that have profoundly affected those they have encountered along the…
Arabic Studies Concentration

Connect through language to new ways of seeing the world. The Arab world, with the social and cultural dialogs shaped by the Arabic language, Islamic culture, and the history of its diverse regions, offers a rich field of study for students of all majors. Why study Arabic at Clark? A knowledge of the Arabic language…
Arts Management Concentration

The world needs the arts to connect with the past, hold up a mirror to society, challenge our perspectives, and offer insight into what’s possible. The competitive and changing arts and culture sector requires artists to effectively handle budgeting, marketing, project management, and professional communication by themselves, especially in the beginning years of their careers.…
Business Data Analytics Concentration

There’s a digital revolution taking place at this very moment. Harnessing the power of data, innovation, and collaboration, businesses are thinking bigger and progressing further. In a world where data is king, professionals skilled in data management and the practical application of technologies like machine learning are in high demand. Why study business data analytics…
Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies

Us — and them. Many alumni recall Clark’s Pea Pod poster, which says, “Categorizing people isn’t something you can do here.” But the propensity of humans to categorize can be a force for good or ill, especially when applied to other people. In particular, two of those categories — race and ethnicity — have been,…
Computational Science Concentration

Apply the power of computation to scientific research. There are times when scientific experiments are too expensive, insufficiently accurate, or require conditions impossible to achieve in a laboratory setting. Fortunately, computers — cheap, powerful, and accurate — can often be used to simulate the required experimental conditions, while computations based on accurate mathematical models can…
Ethics and Public Policy Concentration

Due diligence in decision-making Why study ethics and public policy? These are the kinds of questions that makers of public policy deal with on a daily basis, and their decisions can affect thousands of people — at home and abroad — in both intended and unintended ways. An understanding of ethical analysis as a complement to…
Genocide and Human Rights Concentration

The causes and repercussions of mass murder While the systematic murder of Jewish people during the Holocaust may be the best-known example of genocide, it was neither the first nor the last time that humans engaged in such behavior. What causes societies to disintegrate, step by step, such that they resort to mass violence as…
Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration

Geospatial technologies enable researchers, communities, and industries to address analytical problems where location is an essential parameter. Use spatial data to to better visualize and understand the world’s most complex challenges. Why study geospatial data analytics? A geographic information system (GIS) integrates the location data in maps with a wide range of information. This provides…