School of Liberal Arts

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Making a Difference, Making a Life

Studies show that Liberal arts graduates are in high demand in the job market. Why?

Focusing on the humanities, social sciences, and/or creative and performing arts develops critical and creative thinkers that major companies are eager to hire. In a rapidly accelerating digital world, STEM jobs may be substituted with artificial intelligence, but the humanities cannot be replaced.

 

 

Undergraduate Departments

Anthropology
Art and Art History
Classical Languages
Communication
Creative Writing
English
Ethnic Studies
Global and Regional Studies
History
The Integral Program of Liberal Arts
Justice, Community and Leadership
Kinesiology
Media Production
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Politics
Sociology
Theology & Religious Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
World Languages and Cultures
Writing Studies Program

Graduate Departments

MA in Communication
MA in Kinesiology
MFA in Creative Writing
MFA in Dance

Career Readiness

Gain the experience and confidence needed for a successful transition to life after graduation.

School of Liberal Arts Highlights

Kiana Paredes with the San Francisco City Hall in the background
Kiana Paredes ’27 on Her “Life-Changing” Summer in the Courtroom—and How SMC’s Liberal Arts Bridge Program Made It Possible
An alum at the 2024 Young Alumni Networking Event
How to Get a Job Right Out of College: Graduates from the Class of 2024 Share Their Advice
Dorianne Laux
Writer at Work: Dorianne Laux on Longlists, ‘Life on Earth’, and the Poetry of the Everyday
Michael Hurley '26
Panetta Intern Michael Hurley ’26 Is Getting Out of the Classroom—and into a Congressional Office
Alex Chester-Iwata 21
In Their Own Words: Alex Chester-Iwata ’21 on Life Onstage and Off—and How SMC Provided Just the LEAP She Wanted
Corey Cook Lede
Political Scientist at Work: Corey Cook on Being a Go-to Analyst in an Election Shaped by Bay Area History and Politics
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Scholar at Work: How Sunayani Bhattacharya Turns the Focus of Literary Analysis onto the Reader, Connecting Past with Present
Gold medals at World Choir Games 2024
Victory and Harmony: Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers Earn a Gold Medal at the 2024 World Choir Games
Richard Trinh '24 at the SMC sundial
Making Family History: Integral Major Richard Trinh ’24 on the Importance of Creating Space, in the Classroom and the Canon
Vanessa Hua giving her craft talk
Saint Mary’s Visiting Writer Series: A Chance for MFA Students to Learn from Literary Luminaries
Writers Marilyn Abildskov and Matthew Zapruder with a screened-back image of the Saint Mary's campus
National Honors for Writers Marilyn Abildskov and Matthew Zapruder: NEA Fellowship and Finalist for National Book Critics Circle Awards
Fulbright Top Producer logo on top of Saint Mary's Campus
Saint Mary’s Recognized as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Contact Us

Corey Cook, Executive Vice President, Provost and Acting Dean

Filippi Hall, 211, x4018

cdc@169577.com

Molly Metherd, Associate Dean
Dante 109B, x. 4166
mmetherd@169577.com

Karen Chew, Operations Manager

Dante 109, 631-4145

Faculty

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