Be inspired
to imagine
a better world...
and
empowered
to create it.
Clark undergrads come
from all over the world
and bring diverse
interests, perspectives,
and talents.
The common thread?
A shared drive to
pursue their own
personal path and
make positive change
in the world.
Clark is the
perfect place
to ignite those
passions.
Small in scale.
Large in opportunity.
Deep in compassion.
Broad in impact.
Clark holds distinction as both a
research institution and intimate
academic experience.
The combination — along with an emphasis
on learning through doing — creates a truly
unique educational offering.
The Clark
Experience
Boundless. Meaningful. Personal.
The Clark Experience brings together the exceptional education
you’ll receive in the classroom and so much more. Through focus and
flexibility, it ensures you’ll leave Clark with the creativity, confidence,
and resilience to succeed and lead a life of meaning and consequence.
n Design, contribute to, and carry
out impactful research and
creative works.
n Build networks to broaden your
efforts at Clark and position
you for lifetime success.
n Develop the knowledge and
skills to be a change-maker in
your chosen field.
n Engage in real-world
experiences on campus and, if
you choose, around the world.
Through
The Clark
Experience
you will:
You’ll learn across different fields and
deepen your critical thinking. You will
be able to pursue your interests and
discover new passions and be exposed
to areas of study you’ve not even
thought of. And you’ll have a highly
personalized academic experience –
learning and working closely with your
professors, through coursework, in the
lab, and in the field.
Highlights: Clark Core
and the Honors Program
You’ll transform your entire Clark
experience – in and outside the
classroom – into deeper understanding
and curiosity. You will reflect and bring
cohesion to all you’ve done – from
your first year to last – and craft your
personal story. You will set personal
and professional goals and build a
virtual portfolio of the entirety of your
Clark Experience that you can share
with anyone, anywhere in the world.
Highlights: ePortfolio and
co-curricular activities
Discover and demonstrate
your purpose
Develop knowledge
and skills through
interdisciplinary studies
THE CLARK EXPERIENCE:
FOUR PILLARS, ONE JOURNEY
Highlights: Sophomore
Summit and clubs
You’ll develop networks of mentors
and future employers, including
Clark faculty or alumni. You’ll make
connections and life-long friends,
bound together by common interests
and aspirations. And you’ll collaborate,
engage, share, and create in new and
meaningful ways.
Find your place and
people, in the Clark
community and beyond
As a Clarkie, career-readiness starts
on day one. You’ll have extensive
experiential learning opportunities –
here and abroad - with access to funded
research, internships, and student
leadership opportunities. You’ll analyze,
synthesize, and tackle complex, real-
world challenges. And you’ll gain a
broader view of the world to take with
you on your journey after Clark.
Highlights: Career Connections,
Internships, Problems of Practice
courses
Prepare for meaningful
careers through experiential,
hands-on learning
“I believe we
should tell the
stories the
world tends
to hide.”
Chima Egbuzie ’19
The business of art
The Clark Experience:
Real-world, real-life examples
Creative ambitions
Chukwuma “Chima” Egbuzie ’19 double-majored
at Clark in screen studies and economics with the
goal of working in a profession that allows him
to be both creative and business-driven. Chima
chose a mix of courses, internships, and personal
projects that enriched his four years at Clark and
set him on the path to fulfilling his ambitions.
From Worcester to New York to Berlin
Chima seized every opportunity to take his
education beyond the classroom. During his
study abroad experience in Berlin, Germany,
he edited and produced high-quality video
content for a local nonprofit. He interned
at the Ogilvy ad agency in New York,
working with companies to enhance
their profiles through digital platforms.
Closer to home, Chima collaborated
with fellow students on multiple video
projects, including a promotional
piece for International Gala, Clark’s
annual music and dance festival.
A network of mentors
At Clark, Photography Professor Stephen
DiRado encouraged Chima to indulge his
creative instincts and develop a signature
style behind the camera. Later, as he
launched and then advanced his career,
Chima found that Clark alumni were eager
to share their expertise and offer guidance
for establishing himself in the competitive
entertainment industry.
Storytelling with impact
A native of Nigeria, Chima has always been
attuned to chronicling the many different
voices and faces around him. A signature
accomplishment was producing a digital
marketing project that brought Worcester’s
multiethnic communities to vivid life through
his photography. “I believe we should tell the
stories the world tends to hide,” Chima says.
Maximizing his career
Chima has attained the career he’d sought
since his student days at Clark. An associate
creative manager at HBO Max, he’s heavily
engaged in coordinating media coverage,
advertising, social media campaigns, and
in-person appearances for such hit shows
as “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Righteous
Gemstones,” and “Friends: The Reunion.”
He’s now primed to share his experiences
and advice with Clark students who are
shaping their own paths.
HERE’S THE PROOF:
Studying
Business at
Clark
“The only way to learn
what’s harming the water
is to go to the water.”
Linnea Menin ’19
A thirst to preserve
the water
A passion for science
Linnea Menin ’19 devoted herself to
biology with a focus on studying microbial
communities — the types of bacteria and
other microorganisms that can impact water
quality. To maximize her education in this
area, Linnea took advantage of Clark’s 4+1
Accelerated Master’s program, which
allowed her to earn both a bachelor’s and
master’s degree within five years.
Hands-on discovery
Linnea worked with Biology Professor
Nathan Ahlgren to explore the water-quality
challenges facing some of Massachusetts’
most iconic waterways, including the kettle
ponds on Cape Cod and Walden Pond in
Concord. Their goal — on the water and in
the lab — was to determine the makeup of
nutrients that threaten the ponds’ health,
then educate the public on how to better care
for these precious and fragile water bodies.
Mentorship for a lifetime
At each step, Linnea benefited from the
guidance and expertise of Professor Ahlgren,
who instructed her in the science but also
gave her the space to grow as a researcher, to
operate independently, and to communicate
to others the impact of this important work.
Research that matters
Alongside Professor Ahlgren and doctoral
student Emily Dart, Linnea canoed Cape
Cod’s kettle ponds, drawing and testing
water samples for pollutants. Their
efforts were essential to educating local
municipalities on how to preserve water
quality, today and for future generations.
Professional success
Her Clark academic experience was
critical to Linnea earning her position as
a research associate at Covaris, where
she conducts high-level bioanalytics
using leading-edge technology like DNA
extraction kits and AFA sonicators. The
job brings together the essential aspects
of her Clark journey that inform her
professional success: mastery of the
science; dedication to precision; and the
ability to synthesize and communicate
complex information to the consumer.
Studying
Sustainability
at Clark
Clark Core
As a Clark student, opportunities abound to branch out, discover
your passions, dive into entirely new areas of interest, and study
with faculty who are experts in their fields. In that way, no two
Clark academic experiences are entirely alike.
Except for what you’ll experience at the core.
Clark Core is one of the important ways
in which Clark delivers on our promise
that you’ll be prepared to succeed and
have impact in the world.
With nine requirements across five
disciplines — fulfilled by a wide range
of courses you can choose from —
Clark Core provides context, connection,
and the important skills you will need
to find solutions and better the world.
Regardless of your major, you’ll leave
Clark with deeper critical thinking skills,
deeper understanding of other cultures
and perspectives, and new ways of seeing
and appreciating the natural world.
Outcomes achieved through Clark Core:
Gain a global context for
understanding the human
experience — diverse cultures,
societies, political systems,
and economic structures.
Experience the experimental
and problem-solving nature
of scientific study.
Better understand how the
past informs, shapes, and
diverges from the present.
Develop intercultural literacy
through the study of a
language or literature other
than English.
Inspire critical thinking
around moral, ethical, and
prescriptive frameworks
that formulate your view
of the world.
Analyze concepts such
as power, privilege,
intersectionality, and identity.
Enhance appreciation and
understanding of the arts.
Focus on writing clearly
and persuasively, making
strong arguments grounded
in textual evidence, and
thinking critically about texts.
Problem-solve through
quantitative aspects of
the world.
CLARK CORE
About
Clark Core
Clarkies’ interests
are as varied and
diverse as they are
MINORS
Actuarial and Financial
Mathematics*
Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology*
Biology*
Chemistry*
Climate, Environment,
and Society
Community, Youth,
and Education Studies
Computer Science*
Creative Writing
Dance
Data Science*
Economics
Education
English
Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
Environmental Science*
Finance*
Geography
Health, Science,
and Society
History
Interactive Media:
Game Design and
Development*
International
Development and
Social Change
Management
Marketing
Mathematics*
Music
Philosophy
Physics*
Political Science
Screen Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Women’s and
Gender Studies
MAJORS
Accounting
Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology*
Biology*
Business Administration
Business Economics
Chemistry*
Climate, Environment,
and Society
Combined Languages
Community, Youth,
and Education Studies
Computer Science*
Creative Writing
Data Science*
Economics
English
Environmental Science*
Finance*
Geography
Health, Science,
and Society
History
Interactive Media:
Game Design and
Development*
Tracks
• Art: 2D Art
• Art: 3D Art
• Audio
• Design Your Own
• Production
Whether you know exactly what
you want to study or you’re still
exploring, our academics offer both
the structure and the flexibility to
help you find your way.
(*STEM Designated)
CONCENTRATIONS
Africana Studies
Arabic Studies
Business Data Analytics
Comparative Race
and Ethnic Studies
Computational Science
Environmental Humanities
Ethics and
Public Policy
Genocide and
Human Rights
Geospatial Data Analytics
German Studies
Jewish Studies
• Programming
• UI/UX
• Writing
International
Development and
Social Change
Marketing
Mathematics*
Mathematics Education
Media, Culture,
and the Arts
Music
Philosophy
Physics*
Political Science
Psychology
Screen Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Women’s and
Gender Studies
Latin American
and Latinx Studies
Law and Society
Peace and
Conflict Studies
Urban Studies
AREAS OF STUDY