School of Arts & Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences provides most of the academic components fundamental to the core curriculum and traditional liberal arts degree. It comprises humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences. Courses in the humanities include Arts and Music, philosophy, English, and history. Courses in the social sciences include anthropology, political science, psychology, sociology, and criminology among others. Courses in the natural sciences include the sciences of biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physical science. Also, offered in by the School are courses in technology and mathematics.

The organizational structure of the School of Arts and Sciences includes the following programs:

  • Criminal Justice - BS degree | AS degree | Minor
  • Liberal Studies - BS degree | AS degree 
  • Paralegal Studies - BS degree | AS degree | Minor

In addition to the Institutional Learning Outcomes [ILO], the School of Arts & Sciences expects students who complete any of its degree program to meet the following broad expectations prior to graduation.

  • Human Relationship Skills: The ability to apply values, collaboration and communications skills; also standards, and ethical judgment is required for personal and professional interaction.
  • Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information logically and coherently.
  • Global Perspectives Skills: The ability to examine concepts in their contexts and from perspectives other than one's own.
  • Investigative Skills: The ability to apply of strategies, resources, and attitudes to find solutions and gain knowledge.