Applied Liberal Arts
At the University of Indianapolis, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and global awareness—hallmark learning outcomes of a liberal arts education— are also understood as skills best put into practice.
An applied liberal arts education at UIndy empowers learners with relevant, essential, and adaptable skills by integrating foundational fields of study with real-world applications. Our course offerings and engagement opportunities – with diverse communities and cultures – foster connection, communication, and collaboration. This holistic approach cultivates lifelong learners with the interpersonal understanding and emotional intelligence to thrive across disciplines and communities. Grounded in the mission and vision of the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences and intertwined with all academic programs through the general education core, UIndy’s applied liberal arts education is dedicated to ethically meeting the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic world and workforce.
A UIndy education consistent with this applied liberal arts approach prepares graduates to:
- discover, critically analyze, and prioritize problems and issues.
- identify, develop, and utilize the tools and skills appropriate for evidence-based problem solving and navigation of complex projects with consideration of necessary parameters.
- engage in creative expression through various modalities.
- negotiate solutions reflective of cross-cultural awareness and understandings of others' perspectives.
- communicate effectively with academic and non-academic audiences.
- reflect on the impact of their beliefs, skills, knowledge, and perspectives on workplace and societal contributions.