Contact Information:
Elena Kallevig
LAS Faculty Assistant
651-690-7768
Room 410 Old Main

The Journey Inward: The Journey Outward

We live in an intriguing, diverse world that requires broad educational experience, respect and understanding of human rights and the natural world. We view learning as a journey inward of personal transformation and a journey outward of knowledge, growth and change.

Education in the liberal arts and sciences cultivates the dimensions of human knowledge, creativity and experience that lead to the development of lifelong learners. The critical thinking, leadership and communication skills advanced in this curriculum are essential for continued learning and effective,
professional level health-care and human-services work. The insights, skills and attitudes promoted in a liberal arts education empower citizenship and change.

The educational experience in the liberal arts and sciences reflects our commitment to social justice, diversity and service.

Learning in the liberal arts and sciences is divided among six core areas:

¥ Written and Oral Composition and Communication
We stress the importance and value, for both work and personal life, of organizing and presenting ideas logically and coherently in language that is clear and effective.
¥ Humanities
We equip students to engage with the creative works of human culture, past and present, and affirm the value of human imagination as the birthright of every person.
¥ Natural and Physical Science and Mathematics
We engage students in the study of the natural world. Individual topics allow the student to investigate, measure, interrelate and predict scientific phenomena.
¥ Theology
We value the place of the spiritual in the journey toward personal wholeness, respect all forms of religious expression and the way human cultures respond to the ultimate dimension of life.
¥ Social and Behavioral Sciences
We engage students in learning about the elements of a personal, natural and global environment shared with diverse others and the systems, values and behaviors that both affect and are affected by the developing person.
¥ Philosophy
We equip students to think critically and analytically about philosophical and ethical issues involving human dignity, worth, rights, freedom, social justice and responsibility, and the meaning of life, knowledge and truth.

The liberal arts and sciences faculty are dedicated to helping students reach educational goals and enhance their lives through learning. We recognize and appreciate that our students have diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences. We acknowledge that many of the most important educational outcomes of a strong liberal arts and sciences education are those that are the most difficult to measure.