• College of Liberal Arts
  • Faculty
  • Department of Education
  • Department of English Studies

    • COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS


    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS MISSION

    The mission of Irvine University College of Liberal Arts is to promote scholarly inquiry and prepare individuals for an array of careers and professions. The College of Liberal Arts develops broadly educated individuals who are committed to open inquiry, critical thinking, effective communication, and responsive to the needs of individuals and society. In order to foster an atmosphere conducive to study, teaching, and free exchange of ideas, ethical inquiry, and the development of a personal philosophy, the College of Liberal Arts provides both broad-based and specialized education for all students to help instill in them the creative, utilitarian, and life-enriching aspects of a liberal arts education.

    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS PURPOSE

    Irvine University College of Liberal Arts is designed to educate students in the fields of education and English studies. Essential to fulfilling this purpose is a teaching faculty who excel in their roles as educators, creative scholars, and researchers. The College of Liberal Arts offers students a broad liberal education, provides students’ preparation to enter graduate and professional schools, promotes creative activity among faculty and students, offers a broad range of programs including international education and area studies, and offers quality graduate education at the master’s degree level.

    COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS OBJECTIVE

    Irvine University College of Liberal Arts prepares students by instilling in the student the ability to comprehensively understand and implement scholarly activity related to the teaching and learning process, instruction appropriate to the discipline, and program and curriculum design.

    The College of Liberal Arts fosters personal and professional growth through its programs of specialized and career oriented majors. The College of Liberal Arts continues to explore ways to integrate interdisciplinary, instructional and technological innovations into educational process. Skills of critical thinking, analysis and writing gained through courses and programs in liberal arts provide students with a foundation for further study and prepare them for careers and lifelong learning. The College of Liberal Arts includes three departments, the Department of English Studies, the Department of Linguistics, and the Department of Education.

    The strength of Irvine University College of Liberal Arts stems from our commitment to the very values that have made Liberal Arts such a vibrant focus: Diversity, Equality and Opportunity. These values continue to ground Irvine University as we enter our second decade. Like their students, the faculties represent diverse backgrounds and interests. Yet they have a singular goal: Commitment to Excellence.