Liberal Arts

Providing students with an understanding of the larger social and cultural context in which they live, work, and dream is the primary responsibility of the Liberal Arts Department. We offer a range of courses designed to inspire as well as inform. We share with students a body of knowledge and a variety of skills that will help them define and profit from their education and subsequent careers as artists.

Our subjects span the centuries and the globe, our students are the entire college, and our deepest concern is the whole person.

Liberal Arts courses cover the basics – from literature to math – in ways you can apply directly to your career and interests as an art or design student. You may also register for courses that give you hands-on experience writing and illustrating a children's book, scripting a film or reviewing gallery exhibits. In addition, the department offers minors in Art History and Art Therapy.

A well-rounded education:

Students in all majors will study Liberal Arts. Strong writing and math skills make for better jobs, promotions, assignments, and a more satisfying career. CCS offers 120 Liberal Arts courses.