School of Liberal Arts

The mission of the Liberal Arts graduate program is to prepare students in online and/or open learning programs for responsible careers in contemporary society by introducing them through concentrated studies to systematic knowledge and academic learning in Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication and Arts. Liberal Arts Studies and experiences lead to an understanding of people, their history, literature, and philosophy; their social and political systems; and their relationship to our social organization. 

This requires that the student develops competence in skills of rigorous analytical and critical thinking, and appreciation of the wisdom, judgment, and perspective of a liberally educated person. Hence, the Liberal Arts curricula emphasize the pursuit of academic excellence and are committed to the proposition that a respect for learning helps develop a respect for people and for moral and democratic living.