Grounded in Franciscan traditions, the FranU School of Arts & Sciences offers associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees. Designed to prepare you for a meaningful career in a wide variety of industries or to continue your studies in graduate and professional programs, the School of Arts & Sciences offers programs that encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary exploration and active engagement.
You receive personalized attention from our supportive faculty as you discover your vocation and apply your knowledge to address real-world problems through community service, internships and research projects.
An Arts and Sciences (A&S) major broadens your perspective by exposing you to a wide range of knowledge traditions and encouraging deep reflection on their applications in society. It enhances your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while fostering empathy towards many of today’s most pressing issues.
At FranU, we offer a diverse array of programs in the arts, sciences, business, theology, and more, allowing you to pursue your passions and achieve your goals.
An undergraduate education in one of the School of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science programs grounds students in foundational principles related to biology, human health, psychology and more. We offer two Bachelor of Science programs:
In our Bachelor of Arts programs, students examine humanity’s greatest questions and gain in-demand professional skills through in-depth reading, discussion and analysis of philosophy, literature, history, theology, psychology and beyond. Our Bachelor of Arts degrees include:
FranU offers a number of arts and sciences minors for students interested in combining their degree program with a complementary course of study.
We encourage those interested in advancing their career through a graduate education to explore the master’s degrees offered by the School of Arts & Sciences. These include:
Looking for opportunities to hone a specific skill set without pursuing a degree? Demonstrate technical skills or specialized knowledge to potential employers with a certificate or training program from FranU. We offer the following options:
Passionate about their subject area, the School of Arts & Sciences faculty at FranU lead with a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to positively impacting their community. As educators and mentors, they offer individualized attention to students and guide them toward their goals. Learn more about how our faculty supports academic success.
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Our engaged learning approach provides innovative programs and personalized student attention.
The School of Arts & Sciences seeks to serve as a premier academic hub for facilitating student learning and vocational awareness. This will be accomplished by maintaining relevant, rigorous program offerings, superior learning spaces, highly-qualified faculty, extensive service learning, research and internship/shadowing opportunities, all under the auspice of the Catholic Franciscan intellectual tradition.
Dean’s Message
Welcome to the School of Arts & Sciences! We are a diverse yet inclusive community of scholars and learners who take pride in educating and forming Franciscan servant leaders, integrated thinkers, faith-filled citizens and highly skilled professionals.
Whether you are taking pre-clinical coursework or declaring one of our majors, our School is committed to providing an environment that optimizes learning achievement and instills students with a sense of vocation.
We have small online and onsite classes to students from all walks of life and offer Bachelor's programs including Biology, Business, Great Books, Health Sciences, Psychology, and Theology that can serve as pathways to successful careers in healthcare and beyond. Our 100% online Master of Health Administration program can help prepare students for leadership in a variety of healthcare settings. We also offer certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis, Catholic Theology and Catechesis, Forensic Science, and Population Health.
Dixie P. Gautreaux, PhD
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
Take the next step toward your dream career with a degree from the School of Arts & Sciences. Contact us to find out how FranU can help you reach your full potential.
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