How Good is CMU's Liberal Arts Program?

<p>I'm considering applying for the Dietrich College which is their humanities and social sciences college. I remember reading in a college guide that DC students are the ones with the lighter course load, have easier classes, etc. I dont want to be seen as that because I want a fairly challenging, top notch liberal arts program. My dad also said that CMU's liberal arts program isn't that great. Is this really true?? </p>

<p>yeah i have the same question thanks for posting</p>

<p>when people say that HSS majors have lighter course loads, keep in mind it’s in retrospect to all the kids majoring in physics and engineering. BUT that being said, all i know for sure about traditional liberal arts at CMU is the fact that they…aren’t what the school’s known for. so i wouldn’t pick it as my top choice, unless i wanted to major in econ or psych. </p>