College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the liberal arts education that the University of St. Francis has been providing since its inception.  Comprised of many departments that form the essence of a well-rounded education, the College of Arts and Sciences offers required general education courses taken by all students graduating from any program at USF, as well as majors, minors and graduate programs in more than 30 areas.  The courses and degrees offered by the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students for careers and employment in specialized fields, equip students with valuable transferable skills, and educate students in the broad habits of mind that ensure a future as life-long learners.

Mission Statement

Embracing excellence in its diverse disciplines of study, the College of Arts and Sciences serves as the home, shepherd, and guardian of Franciscan liberal arts values for the University. It serves to inspire in its students a love of learning through continual investigation, nurturing of curiosity, exploration, discovery, and sharing that leads to the passionate life as a servant leader. The College provides a rich environment of inspiration, learning, and service to prepare its students to build their future through programs and opportunities that represent the values of our Catholic/Franciscan University mission.

Vision

To become a leader in higher education for inspiring spiritual wisdom through research, meaningful liberal learning, development of critical thinking skills, experiential learning, multidisciplinary opportunities, and civic engagement through the ethos of service learning.