Emerson College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1880, devoted to communication and the arts. It offers 27 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, and more than 40 minor programs across its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles; and Kasteel Well, Netherlands. The college employs 454 full-time and affiliated faculty members.
The institution's academic focus spans communication, arts, film, television, and media arts. Its approach combines intellectual exploration with professional preparation, emphasizing experiential, innovative, and inclusive teaching, practice, performance, and discovery.
Emerson's stated mission is to educate and elevate artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity. Its strategic plan, Extraordinary Emerson 2030, guides the institution's goal of preparing graduates to become leaders in industries that shape society and culture.