Hamline offered Minnesota's first Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree in 1980. The University has enjoyed a reputation for leadership in interdisciplinary studies, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students at Hamline learn to think more openly, more critically, and more independently in classes averaging fourteen students. As they expand their thinking, writing, and speaking skills, students enhance their ability to synthesize knowledge and methods across disciplines. At Hamline University the faculty have not only achieved impressive academic credentials and recognition in their fields but they also endow the academic programs with creativity and vitality.
Faculty share a broad intellectual curiosity and a desire to work with adult learners.
Some are tenured professors, others are practicing writers and consultants from the broader community. Faculty are active participants in the programs. They serve as academic advisors, independent study supervisors, policymakers, admissions committee members, and capstone committee members. Center for Teaching and Learning Services. All rights reserved.