Few universities can match the wide range of educational choices that 51¶¯Âþ boasts. Each of our 17 schools and colleges offers an abundance of courses and majors to inspire and challenge you.

51¶¯Âþ’s Schools and Colleges

Art

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Learn the power of creative practice amongÌýa community of bold thinkers and makers at one of the nation’s leading schools for the study of art, design and the built environment. Learn with highly accomplished faculty across Tyler’s 22 disciplines and build your career as an architect, artist, designer, historian, educator, researcher or planner.Ìý.

Business

Fox School of Business

Develop your leadership abilities and position yourself to participate in the evolving, increasingly digital global economy. Broaden your understanding of domestic and international business practices and hone your managerial skills at a school that focuses on entrepreneurship and the use of technology to drive innovation. .

Dentistry

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

Acquire clinical experience, develop manual dexterity and build a sound understanding of the business side of dentistry. Gain practical and diagnostic skills at Kornberg’s dental clinic, which handles more than 100,000 visits each year.Ìý.

Education

College of Education and Human Development

Combine research, best practices and real-world experience to become a leader in education. Practice your skills in Philadelphia and develop strong abilities as a teacher, administrator or educational scholar. .

Engineering

College of Engineering

Develop comprehensive research and practical skills to prepare for an engineering career or future study. Work with faculty engaged in areas of research such as artificial intelligence, network securities and water resources engineering. Supplement your research and coursework with workshops and conferences for professional development.Ìý.

Law

Beasley School of Law

Prepare to practice law in any setting, and foster your commitment to public service. Develop professional skills including knowledge of the law and its role in society, legal analysis and reasoning, and law in a global context. You’ll learn the importance of service and professional responsibility, gaining skills to promote equal justice under the law for all individuals.

Liberal Arts

College of Liberal Arts

Grow into an innovative, creative thinker with a global perspective. Engage in international and study abroad opportunities while learning to reason critically and make a positive impact on the world. You’ll learn in seminar-style classes and through independent research, internships and service opportunities.Ìý.

Media and Communication

Lew Klein College of Media and Communication

Study the latest innovations in digital media and communication with experienced faculty members and scholars. Build a foundation of analytical and theoretical knowledge, focusing on communication and media in Philadelphia’s dynamic urban context. .

Medicine

Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Prepare for a career in medical practice or research. Work with faculty members to push the boundaries of science and achieve advances in patient care. You’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills needed to become a leader in clinical practice, academia or the medical industry. .Ìý

Music and Dance

Boyer College of Music and Dance

Advance your artistry in an inclusive learning environment where you’ll develop new insights, perspectives and practices. Learn from world-class choreographers, composers, conductors and performers, and take advantage of multiple performance opportunities. Pursue creative and scholarly work, and explore Philadelphia’s diverse cultural life.Ìý.

Pharmacy

School of Pharmacy

Gain the knowledge and tools needed to promote innovation and progress in the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Supplement your studies by exploring industry opportunities available in Philadelphia—a biomedical home to many of the nation’s top pharmaceutical companies. Choose between a professional and a research-intensive degree to prepare for a career as a pharmacist or a pharmaceutical sciences researcher.Ìý.Ìý

Podiatric Medicine

School of Podiatric Medicine

Train in the innovative procedures and advanced technology used by doctors of podiatric medicine. Get hands-on experience treating a variety of ages and ailments at the Foot and Ankle Institute, one of the world’s most comprehensive centers for podiatric treatment.

Public Health

College of Public Health

Gain the advanced knowledge and expertise needed to navigate the rapidly changing fields of healthcare and social services. Learn in a collaborative and research-driven environment to devise wellness solutions for diverse populations. Acquire practical experience to address pressing public health and social welfare issues locally, nationally and globally. .Ìý

Science and Technology

College of Science and Technology

Explore fundamental scientific principles, and work in the classroom, the field and the lab with faculty researchers who will challenge and inspire you. Build your research skills by testing your hypotheses in the Science and Education Research Center and get hands-on experience through internships in the region’s thriving STEM industries.Ìý.

Social Work

School of Social Work

Build the skills to improve quality of life through evidence-based solutions to complex social and economic injustices. Gain the expertise and hands-on experience through coursework, research and service. Learn to resolve societal problems and respond to constituents’ changing needs while advancing knowledge in the field. .

Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Prepare for a career in hospitality, recreation, sport or tourism management in Philadelphia, a major sport and tourism hub. Acquire the practical and theoretical fundamentals of your chosen industry and gain experience and global perspective to become a key player in the field. Gain a competitive edge through faculty instruction and innovative research opportunities.Ìý.

Theater, Film and Media Arts

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Study acting, directing, filmmaking, set design, theater production and more through classroom learning and a variety of performance and production opportunities. Develop the experience, insight, knowledge and skills you’ll need to succeed in your craft. Prepare to join the many alumni who have gone on to high-profile careers on Broadway, on TV and in film.Ìý.