Founded in 1963, Pitzer College is a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college. Pitzer’s approach to education is distinguished by five core values: Interdisciplinary Learning, Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, Intercultural Understanding, and Student Engagement. Focused educational objectives and values-driven coursework guide undergraduates as they plan their academic careers as agents of change. Students can work with faculty advisers to create their own special majors, shaping their college experience. They are encouraged to collaborate with community members on local projects and critically examine the effects of social and environmental policies. Since its inception, Pitzer has pioneered fields such as environmental studies and secular studies.