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A Chapman University education is more than preparation for graduation day. In the diverse programs that comprise Wilkinson College, students begin living their future before they graduate. In the Wilkinson College tradition, that means students learn how to make a difference in the world around them. Through the guidance of committed faculty, students learn in classrooms and laboratories as well as through internships and community service. Before leaving the university, they begin their lives as informed, engaged citizens.

Wilkinson’s distinguished faculty is composed of active scholars who are renowned nationally and internationally for their academic excellence and contribution to knowledge. But just as important, they are also enthusiastic teachers who take seriously their responsibility of ensuring that our students, whether majors, minors, or graduate students, are prepared for the intellectual, ethical, and professional challenges that a rapidly changing world is going to present.

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Listing of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs


Art


Degrees
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art History
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Minors

  • Art
  • Art History
  • Graphic Design

English


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
  • Master of Arts in English
  • Dual Degree — Master of Arts in English and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Minors

  • Visual Journalism
  • English
  • Journalism
  • Rhetoric and Composition Studies

History


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Master of Arts in War and Society

Minors

  • History
  • Holocaust History

Peace and Justice Studies


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Justice Studies

Minors

  • Peace and Justice Studies

Political Science


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Minors

  • Political Science


Sociology


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Minors

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology

World Languages and Cultures


Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in French
  • Bachelor of Arts in Global Communication & World Languages
  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Minors

  • Chinese
  • French
  • German Studies
  • Italian Studies
  • Japanese Studies
  • Spanish

Interdisciplinary Minors


  • Africana Studies
  • Asian American Studies
  • Creative & Cultural Industries
  • Disability Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Health Humanities
  • Latinx and Latin American Studies
  • Law and the Liberal Arts
  • LGBTQ Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Women’s and Gender Studies

International Studies


Degrees

  • Master of Arts in International Studies

Wilkinson College: Social Sciences Departments

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, understanding the forces that shape societies is more crucial than ever. Through the study of history, peace and justice, political science, and sociology, students gain more than just academic knowledge—they develop a deeper awareness of the world’s diverse cultures, enduring conflicts, and the institutions that influence human behavior.

History students abroad
History
History

Peace and Justice Studies
Peace and Justice Studies

Political Science
Political Science

Sociology
Sociology

Wilkinson College: Arts and Humanities Departments

In today’s global and fast-evolving society, creative expression, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding are more important than ever. Whether through visual art, language, or the written word, students are encouraged to explore diverse forms of communication and expression. By engaging with contemporary visual art, mastering new languages, and studying literature, journalism, and linguistics, learners develop the skills to both interpret the world around them and contribute meaningfully to it.

Art
Art

English
English

World Languages and Cultures
World Languages and Cultures

Wilkinson College: Graduate Studies

In a world that demands both innovation and insight, Wilkinson College’s graduate programs empower students to deepen their expertise while expanding their impact. Through advanced study in our English, Creative Writing, International Studies, and War, Diplomacy, and Society programs, graduate students refine their research, analytical, and creative skills in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. Whether pursuing scholarly inquiry or professional advancement, they emerge prepared to lead, teach, and shape the conversations that define our global future.

MA English
MA English

MFA Creative Writing
MFA Creative Writing

Dual MA English/MFA Creative Writing
Dual MA English/MFA Creative Writing

MA International Studies
MA International Studies

MA War, Diplomacy and Society
MA War, Diplomacy and Society

 

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  • Wilkinson College First-Year Focus Programs


    Engaging the World, Wilkinson College’s First-Year Focus program, combines course-work and extra-curricular programming to promote mindful reflection and thoughtful dialogue around critical social issues of our times.

    Interdisciplinary Minors and Programs


    The personalized education Chapman offers enables each student to pursue a uniquely designed academic path and to be part of an engaged campus and the contemporary global scene. Take a look at Wilkinson's Interdisciplinary Minors.