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.
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.
Visit Westmont
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.)
Research
A hallmark of Westmont’s outstanding undergraduate liberal arts education is providing opportunities for students to conduct significant research with faculty.
Minors
Most Majors
Anthropology
Astrophysics
Biblical Languages
Coaching
Environmental Studies Minor
Ethnic Studies
Film Studies
Gender Studies
Global Studies
Movement Science
Writing
Professional Programs
Nursing (A.B.S.N.)
Undergraduate Fast Track - Nursing
Teaching Credential
Art
Biology
Chemistry
English
History
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Spanish
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?
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 dbayscpa.com/stem.
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.
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.
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.
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.