Interdisciplinary Learning
We believe that the most profound learning experiences come from exploring the intersections of knowledge
“Co-teaching across disciplines is one of the most Pitzer things you can imagine. The most important questions we ask in life are never going to be answered by just one perspective.”
Rachel VanSickle-Ward
Professor of Political Studies
Pitzer’s field groups (similar to academic departments) are made up of faculty from different subject disciplines to help you explore how academic disciplines intersect.
Explore Field GroupsOur interdisciplinary academic approach results in students making connections among a broad range disciplines.
Many of our classes are co-taught by experts from different academic fields.
Pitzer students discuss how interdisciplinary learning is incorporated in and outside of the classroom.
Our innovative academic approach doesn’t just encourage you to think outside the box – it removes the box entirely. This fluid, interdisciplinary nature of our programs ensures that your education is as boundless as your curiosity.
Pitzer Voices
“No subject is completely isolated from others and looking at subjects through the lens of another not only makes my studies more interesting, but can offer better insight and creativity.”
Soren Laskin ’25
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Organizational Studies major, Sociology minor
Interdisciplinary Learning in the News
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The Power of Two: Enriching Student Academic Experiences With Co-Taught Classes
Three classes and six faculty explore interdisciplinary and student-driven curricula in political science, modern languages, and sociology and government