As an indication of its commitment to excellence in higher education, the college is the home of the University Honors Program which offers all students who have demonstrated high academic promise an opportunity to satisfy liberal studies requirements with courses that will permit students to graduate with special honors. Philosophy Political Science Psychology Social Sciences Comprehensive Spanish Speech Communication Theater Minors are offered in many of these programs and in Environmental Earth Sciences, French, Geology, Sociology, and Women's Studies. Secondary Education requirements can be met in many of these disciplines and other areas. Faculty Most members of the faculty have earned the highest degrees in their fields. In addition to teaching, they are involved in research.
Students benefit from close contact with faculty.
Many classes are small, allowing for ample opportunity for individual attention and help. The faculty are able to assist students with career choices. Faculty members teaching the professional component of teacher education programs have had experience in public schools. A responsibility of the faculty is academic advising. Each student is assigned an academic advisor who assists the student in establishing class schedules and in other academic matters.