The Liberal Arts

Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Seattle University's largest college with 31 departments and programs, we offer:

We provide programs and advising for:

The liberal arts imbue our lives with richness and creativity

See, understand, and generate possibility both within and beyond yourself, your community, and our world.

College of Arts & Sciences academic programs involve you in:

  • cutting-edge knowledge and creativity,
  • local and international communities,
  • quality professional opportunities.

Grounded in the Catholic-Jesuit intellectual tradition and respectful of its vision of the human person, we prepare you for:

  • leadership,
  • spiritual growth,
  • responsible citizenship,
  • service.

The liberal arts lead to career success

Also from the 2014 study:

"93% of employers agree that candidates’ demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major."

What else do employers seek that you will build through your liberal arts education?

75%: more emphasis on ethical decision making
81%: more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning
89%: more emphasis on written and oral communication

Learn more about the value of a liberal arts education

News

Seattle City Council Turns Over a New Leaf: New Members Chart the Future for Our Innovative City

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Join Seattle University and the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership for the Winter Quarter “Conversations.”
Jan 29, 2024

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Student, Alumni and Faculty News: October 2023

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From an exciting music video created by our students abroad to a wide variety of publishing and presenting by faculty, the Arts and Sciences community has been busy.
Oct 11, 2023

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"Coping with Mental Health Challenges, the Personal and the Political"

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Congressman Adam Smith and Dr. Umair A. Shah, Secretary of Health, Washington, discuss the intersection of individual mental health issues and how they affect the broader political dialogue.
Oct 2, 2023

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  • Top 15% Best for Non-Traditional Students

    Top 15% Best for Non-Traditional Students

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    Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal

    Our peer-reviewed online publication provides editorial apprenticeship through a credit-bearing program that trains students to share stewardship of the journal and learn vital online publishing skills.

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    Fragments

    Our annual literary magazine features the best literature and visual art of the Seattle U community. Copies are available in the English Department.

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    The Spectator

    Seattle U's student newspaper since 1933. Issues hit the stands every Wednesday with news that is informed, engaging and reflective of the values of the SU community.

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