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The School of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse school at Concordia College. The school has 18 departments and nine interdisciplinary programs that span the fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as pre-professional programs. Students in the School of Arts and Sciences are equipped with a range of skills, including effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Our Vision:

The School of Arts and Sciences is the foundation for all academic inquiry, building upon the oldest human knowledge to create an innovative society in which people of all backgrounds collaborate and discover strengths, opportunities, and meaning together.

Arts and Sciences Dean

Dr. Sonja Wentling was named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences in 2022.

Academic Programs

Concordia offers a variety of majors, minors, concentrations, and preprofessional programs in the School of Arts and Sciences.

STEM Scholarship

The Concordia STEM Scholarship is open to students of color, new Americans, and other underrepresented students interested in studying either STEM or pre-health fields rooted in the natural sciences. Students selected for the program receive a $6,500 annual scholarship, access to one paid internship over the course of their undergraduate study, and one paid summer research experience in addition to regular professional support and mentoring within the program.

Featured Course: REL 379

School of Arts & Sciences

Religion, Race, and Social Justice

Dr. Michelle Lelwica

Dr. Lelwica brought us to West Central Regional Juvenile Center every week to connect with some of the youth there. Talking to someone who can speak firsthand about the discrimination and historical trauma that has taken and still takes place in their lives is critical to our learning. There are layers to racism, and it’s important to understand and validate the individual stories as well as the stories that are shared between people of color.
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French Professor Receives Award for Excellence

Dr. Gay Rawson, chair of World Languages and Cultures and professor of French, won an award for the use of technology in world language instruction.

Wes Kimball '16

“When I was a student, Concordia was home. It was a place where I could be my quirky self, where I could ask deep questions about life, and where I would develop some of the best friendships I could imagine. Concordia is a place I am immensely thankful for. It shaped and crafted me into a thoughtful and informed individual who is rarely satisfied with the status quo.”

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Katie Heyer '19

“I’m thankful for the education I received at Concordia. The curriculum makes you think outside the box and the writing intensity of the classes has been useful to me now. I’ve had to write papers for pharmacy school and I can crank them out quickly with few edits while many of my peers struggle.”

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Ashley Thompson '16

“I still say, ‘Man, I miss college.’ It feels like a home base or a foundation for me. When I graduated, I said that I knew I’d be OK because Concordia would somehow always make sure I was taken care of. I’m always welcomed back and treated like I never left, which is not something you see everywhere else.”

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