Academics Think Deeper. Aim Higher.

Think Deeper. Aim Higher.

Westmont is a liberal arts college, and classically so. Our single, overriding objective is to launch our students into a lifetime of flourishing, so that they might become the people God created them to be. We prepare our students for life – the whole of it – enabling them to follow God’s call into any career, any avenue of service, that is suited to their gifts and abilities.


Our Approach

Philosophy of Education

Westmont College is an undergraduate, residential, Christian, liberal arts community serving God’s kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church and world.

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Nestled in the hills of the pleasant, secure, residential community of Montecito, Westmont is just a few miles from downtown Santa Barbara, one of California coast's most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities. 

Majors & Degrees

Art (B.A.)

Art History (B.A.)

Biology (B.A., B.S.)

   Cellular and Molecular Biology
   Ecology, Evolution & Natural History
   General

Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)

   Biochemistry
   Chemical Engineering 3-2 Program
   Chemical Physics
   General
   Professional

Communication Studies (B.A.)

Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)

Data Analytics (B.S.)

Economics and Business (B.A.)

Engineering (B.S.)

Engineering Physics (B.A., B.S.)

   General
   3-2 Program

English (B.A.)

English Modern Language (B.A.)

French (B.A.)

   French Studies
   Language and Literature

History (B.A.)

   Graduate School
   International Studies
   Standard

Interdisciplinary (B.A., B.S.)

Kinesiology (B.S.)

   Movement and Exercise Science
   Movement and Medical Science

Liberal Studies (B.A.)

   Elementary Education

Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)

Music (B.A.)

   Composition
   Liberal Arts
   Performance
   Worship Leadership

Music (B.M.)

   Pre-Teaching Credential

Nursing

   Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
   Undergraduate Fast Track - Nursing

Philosophy (B.A.)

Physics (B.A., B.S.)

Political Science (B.A.)

   International Affairs
   International Security and Development
   Pre-Law
   Standard

Psychology (B.A., B.S.)

   Behavioral Neuroscience
   General

Religious Studies (B.A.)

Social Science (B.A.)

   Economics and Business
   History
   Political Science
   Sociology

Sociology (B.A.)

   Cross-Cultural Studies
   General
   Human Services

Spanish (B.A.)

   Hispanic Studies
   Language and Literature
 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Biology (B.A., B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)
Data Analytics (B.S.)
Engineering (B.S.)
Engineering Physics (B.A., B.S.)
Kinesiology (B.S.)
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Physics (B.A., B.S.)

Theatre Arts (B.A.)

We Place a High Value on Research

Research

A hallmark of Westmont’s outstanding undergraduate liberal arts education is providing opportunities for students to conduct significant research with faculty.

 

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Academic Calendar

Are there any holidays during the fall semester? When is the next athletic event?
Preview day? When is the last day to drop a class without a penalty?
When does the summer session begin and end?

Your Events Here

 

student running tests in lab

STEM disciplines clearly reveal God in the natural world.  STEM at Westmont College purposes to learn more about Him through the rigorous study of these disciplines and to reflect Him in our interactions with others. More info at westmont.edu/stem.

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Westmont’s global program prepares students to live in a diverse, complex and quickly changing society so they can take their place as citizens of the world.

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The chief academic resource of any institution of higher education is its faculty and staff. But these committed people rely on programs and facilities which enhance learning.

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A CLASSIC WESTMONT EDUCATION

Faculty

We're an education, a sterling one, the kind only a student-sensitive 
faculty that has maintained high Christian and professional 
standards can provide through quality programs and 
distinguished teaching. 

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Our Approach

What We Want for our Graduates

Graduates should have the skills, knowledge and motivation to be effective participants in the civic, charitable and cultural lives of their communities.