Turn Your Passion into a Profession
Versatile. Practical. Results-Oriented.
At CGS, our academic majors combine general education courses, such as history and literature, with specific areas of study. That means you achieve mastery in your chosen subject area and gain skills essential for today’s job market—written and verbal communication, problem solving, and strategic planning—all while earning credits toward graduation.
Why Choose a CGS Major?
Your major is more than a subject of study. It’s a foundation for building knowledge, developing skills, and preparing for what comes next.
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Build a Strong Foundation
Develop knowledge in your chosen field while gaining a broad academic foundation that prepares you to think critically and adapt to new challenges.
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Develop Career-Ready Skills
Strengthen communication, problem-solving, research, planning, and other skills that can help you succeed across a wide range of professional settings.
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Make Your Degree Your Own
Choose a major and academic pathway that reflect your interests, experience, goals, and plans for the future.
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Prepare for What’s Next
Build a foundation for employment, graduate or professional school, or further academic study.
Explore CGS Majors
Explore flexible undergraduate programs designed to connect your interests, strengths, and goals with opportunities for what comes next.
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science
Build on your associate’s degree in dental hygiene and experience as a licensed dental hygienist while completing your bachelor’s degree. This flexible online completion program helps dental hygienists develop skills in areas such as leadership, education, and data informatics.
Explore Dental Hygiene →Health Services
Bachelor of Science
Build on your education and experience as a licensed health-care professional while completing your bachelor’s degree. This flexible completion program helps health-care professionals develop skills for leadership, management, and other roles across the health-care field.
Explore Health Services BS →Health Services
Bachelor of Arts
Explore health services through an interdisciplinary program that connects health, community, management, and business. Choose a pathway that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Explore Health Services BA →Law, Criminal Justice, and Society
Bachelor of Arts
Explore law, criminal justice, and the social issues that shape our legal system through an interdisciplinary program designed for a range of careers and future study.
Explore Law, Criminal Justice, and Society →Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Design a degree around your interests, experience, and goals. Designed with adult students in mind, Liberal Studies offers a flexible, interdisciplinary pathway that allows you to bring together coursework from multiple areas of study.
Explore Liberal Studies →Media & Professional Communications
Bachelor of Arts
Develop communication skills for today's professional environment through flexible pathways in areas such as corporate and community relations, digital media, and writing for the professions.
Explore Media & Professional Communications →Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Build a strong foundation in scientific principles and research while preparing for careers in scientific fields or further study in areas such as medicine and the health professions.
Explore Natural Sciences →Public Service
Bachelor of Arts
Prepare for meaningful work in government, nonprofit organizations, and community settings through interdisciplinary study in public administration, nonprofit management, and service.
Explore Public Service →Find the Right Fit
Your goals are unique. Your academic path can be, too.
I Know What I Want to Do
Explore majors that connect directly to a professional field, career interest, or future graduate or professional program.
I Have Several Interests
Look for programs that let you bring different interests together and develop a broader set of academic and professional skills.
I’m Still Figuring It Out
Start with what interests you, what you enjoy doing, and where you want to go. CGS advisors can help you explore your options and find a direction.
Plan Your Major
Whether you're exploring CGS or already a Pitt student, a little planning can help you make the most of your academic path.
Explore Your Options
Compare majors, review program requirements, and consider how each option connects with your interests and goals.
Talk with an Advisor or Admissions
Current Pitt students can connect with CGS Advising. If you're considering CGS from outside Pitt, talk with Admissions about your admission options and next steps.
Understand Major Requirements
Review required courses, prerequisites, admission requirements, and other program-specific requirements before you register.
Plan for What’s Next
Think beyond graduation and consider internships, career experiences, graduate study, or other opportunities that support your goals.
Good to know: Some CGS majors include specific admission requirements, prerequisites, or specialized pathways. Review the individual program page and talk with your advisor or Admissions before making your decision.
Ready to Find Your Direction?
Explore CGS majors and find an academic path that connects your interests with your goals.