Outstanding student writers are recognized each year in the John Steinbeck Awards, founded by the wife of the great novelist who once lived and worked nearby. Communication Arts Students in our communications arts program go on to careers in television, radio, advertising, public relations and film at local and national levels. This program offers many unique opportunities for experiential education through study at eight international centers in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the United States. Education Extensive hands-on experience is an important part of our teacher training program which prepares fine teachers for future generations. Our program serves students and the community.
Graduates manage their own business or become productive members of an organization.
The social science programs are designed to help students develop problem solving skills and to provide them with appropriate subject area knowledge. The environmental studies programs prepare students for careers in environmental planning and policy. Graduate Programs in Education, Gerontology, Writing , and Business. Our Master's level programs recognize the needs of the working professional for a lifetime of learning. The Method Critical Thinking, Critical Skills Traditional liberal arts and science offerings are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and who have designed programs that will sharpen the critical thinking skills of their students.