MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

At the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington, students have opportunities to explore ideas, ask questions, and discover where their interests can lead.

Across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, our students learn from faculty whose work reaches well beyond the classroom. A question can become a research project, a performance can spark a conversation, and an educational experience can shape the direction of a career.

A liberal arts education teaches us to examine evidence, understand context, communicate across differences, and approach challenges from multiple perspectives. These abilities are increasingly important in a world where the questions we face rarely fit neatly within a single discipline.

With 12 academic departments and a range of interdisciplinary programs and centers, the College of Liberal Arts offers students many ways to shape their academic experience. Students can pursue majors, minors, and certificates across disciplines, often combining areas of study to create an academic path that reflects their interests and goals. COLA also plays an important role in the education of students across UTA through its contributions to the University's core curriculum.

Our students carry these experiences with them as they pursue careers, serve their communities, and contribute to the world around them. At COLA, we believe in the value of connecting knowledge with action and creating opportunities for ideas to grow beyond where they began.

I invite you to explore the College of Liberal Arts, learn more about our students and faculty, and discover where your own interests and ideas might lead.

Elizabeth Newman, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts

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