Gain the Skills That Will Shape Tomorrow
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often misquoted as saying, “The only constant is change.” While the source may be suspect, the idea is sound and feels even more apt in today’s rapidly changing world.
But how do you prepare for a career tomorrow when some of the jobs – and industries! – don’t even exist today?
The College of Arts, Sciences & Education offers an interdisciplinary, broad-based education grounded in real-world experience. Our programs are designed to help you develop the key skills employers seek – now and in the future.
Develop Big-Picture Thinking
Just because we can do something, should we?
It takes big-picture thinking to solve the complex problems we face – today and tomorrow.
The World Economic Forum recently shared that employers consider cognitive skills such as analytical and creative thinking crucial for long-term professional relevancy.
Learn how various developments (cultural, economic, environmental, historical, interpersonal, political, social, and technological) impact our increasingly interconnected global world, and you’ll bring an invaluable perspective to your professional skill set.
Learn to Adapt + Pivot
But big-picture thinking isn’t the only thing that will help you succeed.
You’ll need skills that reflect the need to adapt and pivot in a constantly changing and often disrupted workplace environment.
And while employers may cite these core competencies as key to your professional success, we know these skills are also the key to creating the career and building the life you want.
Resilience, flexibility, agility, motivation, self-awareness, curiosity, and lifelong learning may help you professionally, but they also form a foundational confidence that will prepare you to capitalize on any opportunities and challenges that come your way.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Explore our Academic Departments
The College of Arts, Sciences & Education includes several academic departments that collaborate to offer innovative, student-centered learning and professional development opportunities.
Behavioral Sciences
Why do we do the things we do? Gain highly sought-after skills and experience in critical and comparative analysis, field research, systems thinking, and more.
Programs of Study
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women & Gender Studies
Education
Teachers quite literally shape the minds of tomorrow! Learn about child development, inclusive teaching, and education best practices – then prepare to change the world.
Programs of Study
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Teacher Education Certification
- K-12 Teacher Education Certification
- Educational Leadership Pathway
Fine and Performing Arts
As practicing professionals, our faculty will guide you in taking the creative process out of the classroom and into the real world. Develop essential skills like collaboration, design thinking, improvisation, and perspective shifting.
Programs of Study
- Art Education
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Theatre
- Theatre Design & Technology
Language & Communication
Persuasive speaking and writing are key to achieving powerful outcomes and changing lives. Hone your practical skills in effective writing, public speaking, and critical reading while deepening your understanding of how and why to make language work for you.
Programs of Study
- Communication
- English
- Foreign Languages & Literatures
Social Sciences & Humanities
With disciplines that form the cornerstone of big-picture thinking, you’ll delve into the collective repository of human understanding and learn how to apply it to make a difference in the real world.
Programs of Study
- Africana Studies
- Economics
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
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Pre-Professional Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates
Secondary Teaching Certificates
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Specialist Degree
Dual Degrees
Minors
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