Liberal Studies

Faculty and Staff Directory

Kelly Benkert

Adjunct & Coordinator, Student Leadership
Liberal Studies

Contact Information

Phone

206-296-2327

Email

benkertk@seattleu.edu

Office

Douglas, Suite E

Biography

Through my role as program coordinator, I work with our Student Leaders for the Common Good program, a year-long intensive program that engages students in leading a variety of service projects in the community. I also oversee the CSCE’s immersion trips, the Vocational Exploration Fellowship, the Community Leadership Fellowship, and lead SU’s advocacy skills trainings throughout the year. Additionally, I’m an adjunct faculty member in the Liberal Studies Program and have the pleasure of working with undergraduate peer educators to engage students in both classroom and experiential learning. Prior to coming to SU, I worked for non-profits as an organizer, advocate, and social justice educator. I hold a master’s degree in Student Development Administration, and am convinced that I have the best job on campus.

   

What can I do with a Liberal Studies Degree?

Alex Dzwonkowski,
Employed by Google
Nathan Wheeler,
4th grade teacher
Sara Stockett,
Online marketing specialist
Chris Holway,
Merchant accounts director
Bryan Dalton,
Juvenile Counselor, WA State
Amanda Hoelzle,
General Manager
Alexis Clark,  
Pursuing MSW from USC
Rhiannon Cadelinia,
3rd grade teacher
Rachel Adams,  
Manager, The Spanish Table
Emily Cohen,  
Non-profit developer

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Declaring a Major in Liberal Studies

It’s simple! Come to the Liberal Studies Program (Casey 4th) and complete a form declaring your major in Liberal Studies. You will be assigned a faculty advisor right away. And you will be encouraged to introduce yourself to Dr. Sven Arvidson, director of Liberal Studies. 

Majors Choose from  Over 100 Courses to Fulfill Requirements

In addition to 5 required courses (25 credits) taught by Liberal Studies faculty, majors choose 35 credits in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Typical Choices

Law, Literature & Society ● History of Film ● Principles of Accounting ● Modern Japan ● American Short Story ● Statistical Thinking ● Global Climate Change ● The Art of Web Design ● Intro to Filmmaking ● Writing Fiction ● Principles of Biology● Sexual Politics ● Writing, Comics & Graphic Novels ● Abnormal Psychology ● Soul of Sport ● American Women Writers ● Environmental Ethics ● Acting II ● Buddhist Philosophy ● Culture and Personality ● Living in the Environment ● Worlds of Islam ● Screenwriting ● Chemistry, Food & Nutrition ● The Evolving Presidency ● World Geography ● Critical Issues in Education ● Race and Ethnicity ● Astronomy ● Personal Identity ● General Chemistry ● Anthropology of Religion ● Philosophy and Literature ● Native American Encounters ● Graphic Communication ● Art of Interviewing ● Writers Workshop Abroad ● Juvenile Justice ● Alcohol and Drug Addiction ● New Media Communication ● Business Statistics ● Chinese Politics ● Psychology of Gender ● Religion and Science ● Race and Law ● Nonviolence & Community Organizing ● Murder Movies & Copycat Crime ● Human Growth & Development ● Apocalypse Then and Now ● Social Psychology ● Religion and Ecology ● Teaching Diverse Classrooms ● Children and Nature ● American Political Thought ● Macro-Economics ● Computer Games: Design and Effect ● and more…