School of Arts & Humanities
As human beings we express ourselves in numerous ways, through many cultural constructs. We communicate with and learn about each other through the exchange of language, art forms, religious beliefs, musical performances, philosophical discussions, our histories and our literature. These ways of knowing bring awareness of our common humanity, invite us to celebrate our diversity, and urge us to be responsible global citizens. The Arts and the Humanities by definition advance the Mercy values upon which this institution rests: integrity, respect, compassion, justice and service.
Grounded in creative and professional, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary courses, you are also immersed in leadership development, undergraduate research and professional presentations, internships and service learning. The result is a liberal arts experience that challenges your mind, touches your soul and lifts your spirit and an educational process in inquiry and wonder that continues for a lifetime.
Mission
The School of Arts and Humanities is a community of faculty and students who engage in scholarly, creative, and professional programs and activities that challenge the mind, touch the soul, and lift the spirit.
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Our mission is to offer discipline-specific and interdisciplinary majors and minors, reflecting Georgian Courts special concern for women, and to serve the campus and community by offering a variety of intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural events and activities.
Vision
The vision of the School of Arts and Humanities is the achievement of academic and professional excellence in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
Discipline-specific and interdisciplinary programs are grounded in the liberal arts and designed to develop leadership skills, with special focus on women, global understanding, and multicultural communication. Internship and service learning programs provide strong bridges between learning and application of knowledge, values, and skills.
The School of Arts and Humanities promotes aesthetic and cultural awareness and diversity for students, the campus, and the community through a variety of local, regional, and global collaborations, events, and activities. Students graduate well prepared to succeed in further scholarly pursuits and professional careers in the 21st century.
Beliefs
We believe that, in a student-centered learning environment, students and faculty can explore the many dimensions of the human experience as conveyed in religious, philosophical, historical, literary, linguistic, artistic, musical, global and cultural traditions and perspectives.
We believe that courses, programs, activities, and events provide opportunities for students to enhance:
- Critical thinking and communication skills
- Team-building and leadership skills
- Creativity
- Information literacy
- Ethical and spiritual development
- Social responsibility
- Respect for diversity
- Global citizenship
We believe that, guided by faculty, students gain knowledge, values, and skills that encourage personal growth and prepare them for future study, careers, and community service.
School of Arts & Humanities Major & Minor programs:
Applied Arts and Sciences
Art
Communications
Dance
English and Writing
History, Geography & Philosophy
Humanities
Modern/Classical Languages (Spanish, French)
Music
Religious Studies & Theology
Interdisciplinary Minor Programs:
American Studies
International Area Studies
Latin American Studies
Womens Studies
For further information, contact
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Dr. Linda James, Dean
Phone: 732.987.2617
Toll Free: 1.800.458.8422, ext. 2617
Fax: 732.987.2007
james@georgian.edu