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The College of Arts and Sciences encompasses diverse academic fields and interdisciplinary studies, organized into three main areas: arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Faculty members share a common dedication to liberal education principles—intellectual freedom, pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, fostering critical thinking, and promoting open-mindedness. Rather than focusing solely on specific content, liberal education emphasizes developing reasoning skills, effective communication, continuous learning, and adaptability to life's complexities. This educational approach serves as excellent preparation for academic careers, professional fields, or public service, while enriching personal growth through intellectual exploration. The College's Exploratory program supports undecided students in exploring potential majors while fulfilling general education requirements, with mandatory semester advising sessions.