College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences for Full Lives and Rewarding Careers

Discover new ways of understanding yourself and the world around you. We offer a broad range of programs in a variety of fields:

• Arts, such as visual and performing arts, design and film and media
• Humanities, including English and creative writing, languages and women, gender and sexuality studies
• Behavioral and social sciences, such as psychology, kinesiology, social work and criminal justice and forensics

And much more.

Our intellectually challenging programs connect you to cutting-edge knowledge, local and international communities and quality professional opportunities. 

Even more, grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic intellectual tradition, we prepare you for:

• leading others and living your values
• spiritual discovery and personal development
• responsible citizenship with a global mindset
• service to others and making a positive impact wherever you are

Through academic exploration, you will help dream up and create a more just and equitable future.

Highly Desired Skillset

The liberal arts lead to career success.

"93% of employers agree that candidates’ demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major,” according to a study by AACU.

What else do employers seek that you will build through your liberal arts education?

• 75%: more emphasis on ethical decision making
• 81%: more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning
• 89%: more emphasis on written and verbal communication