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About the School
A True Liberal
Arts Education
The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas serves as the academic foundation of the undergraduate experience, offering a broad range of programs across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the School emphasizes critical inquiry, creative expression, and the integration of knowledge across disciplines.
The animating vision of the School of Arts and Sciences originates from UST’s undergraduate Core Curriculum, which integrates the classical liberal arts within an order of study that aims ultimately at human flourishing, faith and reason in this life and the next.
About the School
Programs of Study
Academic programs within the School of Arts and Sciences help students to think critically, act rightly, and serve humanity better, giving students a bright future in any career path. The School offers a wide variety of study opportunities that span the arts and humanities as well as the sciences and engineering.
Academic Programs
Chart Your Course
Explore academic programs across UST, from the liberal arts to professional and graduate study. The catalog brings majors, minors, certificates, and degree requirements into one place, helping you compare options and plan a coherent path forward.
Lead with creativity
Arts and Sciences Leadership
Our Leadership
Under the leadership of the Division Deans of the School of Arts and Sciences, the school approaches education as both a scholarly pursuit and a formative experience. Their collective leadership reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and the development of students as thoughtful, ethical, and engaged individuals.
Student Experience
Learning Across Disciplines
Students in the School of Arts and Sciences benefit from an academic environment that values inquiry, dialogue, and creative exploration. Learning is shaped by close faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary study, and opportunities to connect theory with practice.
- A broad range of majors and minors across the arts, sciences, and humanities
- Faculty mentorship supporting research, creative work, and academic growth
- Emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary learning
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Considering Arts and Sciences at UST?
Find answers to common questions about programs, academic pathways, and student experience within the School of Arts and Sciences.
What can you do with an Arts and Sciences degree?
Graduates pursue careers across education, healthcare, research, public service, technology, creative industries, and graduate or professional study. The liberal arts foundation prepares students to adapt, think critically, and lead in a wide range of fields.
How does the School of Arts and Sciences support interdisciplinary study?
Programs encourage students to explore connections across disciplines through coursework, research, and collaborative learning. This approach helps students integrate perspectives from the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Do students have opportunities for research and creative work?
Yes. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty-led research, independent projects, performances, and exhibitions as part of their academic experience.
Is the curriculum grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition?
Yes. The School of Arts and Sciences integrates faith and reason through thoughtful inquiry, ethical reflection, and respect for diverse perspectives within a Catholic academic framework.
How does the school prepare students for life after graduation?
Students are prepared to be doctors, engineers, artists, or teachers and so much more. They will be confident candidates for medical or law school and will find that they are hired and promoted both because of the wisdom they now have and for the professional expertise they gained through their majors. This combination leads to a meaningful life, professional success, and the opportunity to leave the world a better place.
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Professionalism with Wisdom
The School of Arts and Sciences offers students an opportunity to explore where creativity and the sciences meet in an environment that celebrates faithful inquiry and student-led projects guided by industry experts. Graduates of the School leave prepared to make thoughtful contributions to their professions.