Liberal Studies Program

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies Program is the common curriculum taken by all students in the eight undergraduate colleges of DePaul University. Overall, the program is designed to develop students' writing abilities, computational and technological proficiencies, and critical and creative thinking skills. ​​Targeted liberal studies courses introduce the institution's unique Catholic, Vincentian, and urban mission and identity, and may include opportunities for community service. While the liberal studies curriculum itself is quite varied, the program as a whole shares these six learning goals: 1) Mastery of Content, 2) Intellectual and Creative Skills, 3) Personal and Social Responsibility, 4) Intercultural and Global Understanding, 5)Integration of Learning, and 6) Preparation for Career and Beyond.

Liberal Studies Program Office

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Liberal Studies Program Director
  John Shanahan PhD
  990 W. Fullerton Ave., Suite 4209
  773-325-7309
Liberal Studies Program Coordinator
  Reina Ashley Nomura
  990 W. Fullerton Ave., Suite 4201
  773-325-4052