We need to have intellectual depth to use what we know to attain goals and solve problems. It is not enough for us just to absorb information, we must be able to interact dynamically with it. The College of Liberal Studies departments and programs in the arts and communication, humanities, and social sciences can prepare you for a more successful and fulfilling life and any of a wide variety of careers. Inquiry-based and integrative learning generates links among previously unconnected issues, approaches, sources of knowledge, and contexts, often using a multidisciplinary approach. Service learning incorporates direct experiences with societal issues and with groups seeking to solve problems and improve the quality of life for themselves and others by applying knowledge and continuing to learn.
Research helps students develop competence in organizing and dealing with unstructured problems.
Internships and study abroad opportunities allow for intense immersion in professional and global settings.