College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences(CLASS) at Auburn University at Montgomery provides students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to understand the world and the people around us. Through a diverse range of programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, and communication, we prepare graduates to engage thoughtfully with complex challenges and contribute meaningfully to their communities and professions.
Our dedicated faculty bring both academic depth and real-world experience into every classroom, connecting theory to practice across fields such as psychology, political science, history, sociology, and communication. Whether your goals lead you toward law, public service, business, education, or the nonprofit sector, a degree from CLASS equips you with the versatile skill set that today’s leading employers seek most.
We are proud to be part of the AUM community, a campus committed to student success, academic excellence, and opportunity in the heart of Alabama’s capital city. Thank you for visiting our site to learn more about the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Auburn University at Montgomery. We invite you to explore our programs and discover how CLASS can help shape your future
Prepare for a complex, changing world
Through a liberal arts education, students develop multiple lenses for looking at the human experience.
But it does much more; it helps you compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world. The Association of American Colleges and Universities reports that 74% of employers surveyed would recommend a liberal arts education to prepare for success in today’s global economy. They want new hires with the skills that the humanities teach: critical thinking, complex problem solving, and written and oral communications.
The nine departments of the AUM College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, while diverse in subject matter, are united in their goal to prepare students for a work world where the rules seem to be constantly changing.
STEM Designated Degrees
The STEM or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics designation refers to classes and degrees that fall into these categories. As the United States becomes even more reliant on technology and STEM related advancements, there is a shortfall of educated and qualified graduates to work in STEM positions.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies careers in STEM fields as some of the highest growth and highest paying jobs in the future. For a competitive advantage, graduates with a STEM education and background could be well sought after.
Commonly Asked Questions
AUM offers a range of financial support options for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, including scholarships specifically for liberal arts students, grants, and work-study programs. These options can be tailored to meet individual student needs, helping to alleviate tuition and related expenses. We encourage prospective and current students to connect with AUM’s financial aid office to explore all available opportunities.
A degree from CLASS opens doors across a wide range of industries, including law, public service, business, education, healthcare, media, and the nonprofit sector. Liberal arts graduates often experience significant salary growth by mid-career as they move into leadership roles that require strong communication, strategic thinking, and human-centered problem-solving skills developed throughout their time at AUM.
At AUM, CLASS students develop a powerful combination of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, collaboration, and adaptability, qualities that 93% of employers value more than a specific undergraduate major. These transferable skills make a liberal arts degree a lasting career asset, remaining relevant even as industries and job markets continue to evolve.
Yes. AUM’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences encourages students to think beyond traditional academic boundaries. Our programs support interdisciplinary study and offer international academic experiences, including study abroad, helping students develop a global perspective that is increasingly valued in today’s workforce.
A liberal arts education covers a broad intellectual landscape, including the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities, with roots stretching back to classical antiquity. At AUM, this tradition is brought to life in a modern context, equipping students with the kind of well-rounded, adaptable thinking that employers describe as a “career passport.” Rather than preparing students for a single job, CLASS prepares you for a lifetime of meaningful work and civic engagement.
