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Where will AND take you?

At the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, AND is more than a word. It’s a way of thinking — one that gives you the freedom to explore your interests, connect ideas and discover possibilities you may never have imagined.

The Power of AND

AND is all about what you gain when your education keeps adding to who you are. At the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, each new experience can strengthen what you already know or lead you somewhere you hadn't considered. Here, you’ll develop an AND mindset in our broad range of academics and beyond the classroom experiences, giving you more room to grow as your own goals and the world around you evolves.

Why AND Matters

At the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, the most interesting possibilities begin with AND. Students connect ideas across disciplines, learn through real-world experiences and build the confidence to question, create and adapt.

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Build Your AND

  • 38

    majors

  • 65

    minors

  • 100+

    academic programs

See AND in Action

There isn't one way to be an Arts and Sciences student. Meet students and alumni who combined interests, disciplines and experiences to create paths all their own.

Chemist AND Cybersecurity Innovator

CHEMISTRY + COMPUTER SCIENCE - Three years researching better batteries led Christian Ruff somewhere unexpected: cybersecurity. The creativity and problem-solving he practiced in chemistry translated naturally to technology, inspiring him to add a computer science major and pursue a career developing cybersecurity solutions at Mastercard.

Meet Christian
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Scientist AND Advocate

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE + PUBLIC SERVICE — Udall Scholar Kayla Thompson combines environmental research, public service and a commitment to social and environmental equity — along with a little rugby.

Meet Kayla
Kayla Thompson smiling outdoors in a coastal marsh

Performer AND Counselor

THEATRE + PSYCHOLOGY — Why choose between understanding characters and understanding people? Rachel Vanek found room for both through theatre and psychology, combining her love of performance with a desire to help others as she prepares for a future in clinical counseling.

Meet Rachel
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AND he never took a business course

Peter McCausland came to USC with one plan and found another. He changed majors, discovered new possibilities and built a path from lawyer and CEO to leader, philanthropist and proud alumnus. That’s the power of AND.

Meet Peter McCausland
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A liberal arts education gives you such a broad base in life. I never had a business course in my life, but I was prepared to succeed in business because of my education.

Peter McCausland speaking at a podium during a McCausland College of Arts and Sciences event

 

 

 

Find Your AND

Your path doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Explore what interests you, make connections across disciplines and start building what's next.