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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: BIOL 312

School of Arts & Sciences

Mammalogy

Dr. Joe Whittaker

This was an experience unlike any other class I had taken at Concordia. My other science courses were focused on humans and this class allowed me to expand my knowledge to all mammals. It gave me the opportunity to learn about Minnesota mammals in a hands-on environment outside the classroom. It’s amazing the number of different species of mammals that we interact with daily. I find myself going on walks with family and friends and being able to differentiate between the different squirrel species around me on the trails. Before this course, I likely would not have taken a second glance.
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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.

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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Colton Dabrowski '18

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Colton Dabrowski '18

“Concordia was a launching pad, and I’m thankful for the international opportunities possible there. From working with international students and studying abroad, I was well-prepared for my Peace Corps role in Vanuatu and for my move to Bulgaria as well.”

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