COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dean: Michael J. Laney, PhD
The College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of OLLU's liberal arts education. All undergraduate students take courses offered through the college as part of their general education requirements.
Degrees offered by the college include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Studies in traditional liberal arts disciplines and in several interdisciplinary combinations. Programs in the disciplines required for teacher certification are also offered. At the graduate level, a Master of Arts in English with five concentrations is available.
Highlights of the College of Arts and Sciences include:
• English program with internationally acclaimed author Sandra Cisneros as writer in residence
• Science and math programs that serve as pathways to top medical schools and other allied health graduate programs
• State-of-the-art video editing and graphic design studios
• Federal, state and city internships for political science majors
• One-of-a-kind Mariachi music education program
• Award-winning student newspaper and online news site
• Religious studies and philosophy programs that provide students a basis in ethics and the OLLU heritage
• History and Mexican American Studies programs that enlighten students on the heritage and culture of the region
• An English program that brings nationally recognized authors and literary artists to campus through an annual Literary Festival
• Spanish department that serves as the center of the University's unique biliterate certificate program
• A drama program that nourishes creative talent while preparing students for dealing with the business side of acting
Contact Us
Phone: 210-434-6711, ext. 2240
Fax: 210-431-4090
E-mail: College of Arts and Sciences