About the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is an intellectual, creative and inclusive community at the heart of the university. We are dedicated to furthering understanding of the human condition and to preparing students to engage with the societies and cultures in which we live.
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We make the world a better place
Whether you want to make a difference in your community, explore other cultures, or discover solutions to global and community issues, we have the place for you and the faculty to help guide you. Our faculty members are outstanding contributors to their fields and serve as mentors to our students
In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll have opportunities to select from learning in research laboratories, schools, community organizations, government offices, libraries, historical sites, and through hands-on field assignments, internships, service-learning projects, or study abroad programs.
Our graduates gain skills they can apply to a diverse set of careers and graduate degrees. Our alums are influencers in their fields and include teachers, lawyers, politicians, social workers, counselors, writers, curators, researchers and consultants.
Our students learn to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems—skills that will prepare you for careers, leadership and engaged citizenship. I’m excited to have you join their ranks.
Dr. Richard Rothaus,
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences staff
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Vision statement
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences builds an innovative and inclusive future for Michigan and beyond, fostering collaboration, empathy, and humility while equipping students with knowledge and understanding to make a difference in the world.
Mission statement
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences cultivates essential skills for today's world through engaged learning. We address critical questions, tackle urgent problems, and foster human flourishing by means of creative, ethical, and empathetic research and teaching, in pursuit of meaningful lives and careers for our students, campus, and community.