A foundation for success
These days, an Arts and Sciences degree is more valuable than ever. When you study liberal arts, you learn to think critically and creatively, to effectively communicate, to problem solve, and to take action. At Maria, you learn how to put those compassionate skills to work to serve others. That’s an ideal foundation for success in any career—and in life.
In addition to the broad and interdisciplinary skill set provided by studies in the liberal arts and sciences, the Arts and Sciences department has bachelor’s degrees in Healthcare Management, Psychology, and Health and Occupational Sciences which emphasize career-specific education and training in these disciplines.
Psychology BS
The study of human behavior to improve lives and effect change.
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Healthcare Management BS
Emphasizes key management skills and an understanding of the healthcare business.
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Health & Occupational Sciences BS
A strong science and health foundation for students on a path to a graduate degree
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Liberal Arts BA
Develops critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills that can be applied to any career.
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Liberal Arts AA
Lays a strong foundation for continued study toward a baccalaureate degree.
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General Studies AS
Provides opportunities to explore career goals while developing essential skills.
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With a Maria liberal arts education, you’ll gain a unique perspective of the world around you and your role as a global citizen. In this program, you will explore the ideas and beliefs that have guided human beings and shaped civilizations—giving you a strong and resourceful educational foundation.
Skills that are in demand
Employers appreciate the broad and open-minded perspective that a liberal arts education provides, as well as its emphasis on continued learning—in any environment. Graduates of liberal arts programs are oftentimes quicker to adapt to change and well equipped to innovate new ways of doing business. The combination of essential cognitive and practical skills with career-focused education, and internship experiences make the Maria College Arts and Sciences graduate a well-rounded critical thinker, communicator, team player, and leader and an outstanding candidate for further graduate studies or immediate employment.
