{"id":9425,"date":"2025-12-29T10:43:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9425"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:43:54","slug":"liberal-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Liberal Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__media\">\n                        <picture>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/WSU_Students-WSU-Letters-2019-10-12_153837.jpg\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n            <\/picture>\n                     \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\">Academics<\/a> <span class=\"breadcrumbs__separator\"><\/span> <span class=\"current\">Page<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero__content\">\n                <div class=\"hero__text\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"hero__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">College of Liberal Arts<\/h1>                    <div class=\"hero__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n                        <p>With programs in the\u00a0arts,\u00a0humanities\u00a0and\u00a0social sciences, the\u00a0College of Liberal Arts\u00a0at\u00a0WSU provides the\u00a0skills\u00a0for a\u00a0successful career\u00a0and a\u00a0rich,\u00a0rewarding life.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/liberal-arts-programs\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Explore Liberal Arts Programs <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"secnav\">\n    <div class=\"secnav__content\">\n    <ul id=\"menu-college-of-liberal-arts\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-10340\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-10340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/liberal-arts-programs\/\">Liberal Arts Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18597\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18597\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/university-scholars-program\/\">University Scholars Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-10341\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-10341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/liberal-arts-academic-departments\/\">Liberal Arts Academic Departments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>At WSU, students are engaged in and committed to academics, arts and community in local, regional and global settings. Our faculty believe passionately in public dialogue, community outreach, meaningful scholarship, and active learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are exceptionally well educated and well connected in their fields. Their knowledge and networking help our students prepare for careers after graduation in a wide variety of fields.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"programs-for-you-to-be-you\" class=\"h2\">Programs for You to Be You<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description panel__description--wide\">\n                        <p>We offer choices that make sense for your interests\u2014whether you\u2019re looking for a program to express your creativity, make a difference in people\u2019s lives, help solve our society\u2019s problems, learn a language and culture, or something yet to be defined.\u00a0<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>Since many liberal arts courses count in the General Education Program, graduating in 4 years\u2014even with double majors or multiple minors\u2014is a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-cta-grid\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/art-design-department\/programs\/i-design\/\" class=\"feature-cta-block feature-cta-block__33 feature-cta-color feature-cta-color--large feature-cta-color--bg-star feature-cta-color--bg-lower-right feature-cta-color--green wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-cta-color__stat\">I-Design<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__title\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__description\"><p>WSU is the only Minnesota State school to have an I-Design program, which takes an integrated approach to graphic design and communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachelorsdegreecenter.org\/best-legal-studies-degree\/ \" class=\"feature-cta-block feature-cta-block__33 feature-cta-color feature-cta-color--large feature-cta-color--bg-star feature-cta-color--bg-upper-right feature-cta-color--purple wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-cta-color__stat\">Legal Studies<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__title\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__description\"><p>WSU ranks as 5th top Bachelor&#8217;s Degree program in nation for our Legal Studies program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/english-department\/\" class=\"feature-cta-block feature-cta-block__33 feature-cta-color feature-cta-color--large feature-cta-color--bg-star feature-cta-color--bg-lower-right feature-cta-color--aqua wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-cta-color__stat\">English<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__title\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-cta-color__description\"><p>WSU is the only Minnesota State school to offer an Applied &amp; Professional Writing major. <\/p>\n<p>The English Department also offers a Professional Writing graduate certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">University Scholars<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">College is more than classes. It\u2019s about discovering ideas that inspire you and building a community that supports you.<\/div>\n   \n\n<p>The University Scholars Program pairs first-year students with award-winning faculty in small and interactive classes about today\u2019s most pressing topics, ranging from mental health and social media to climate change and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These seminars are designed for connection. You\u2019ll build lasting friendships, find your voice, and explore big questions in a supportive, inclusive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, you\u2019ll develop the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that future leaders need\u2014and that employers demand.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/university-scholars-program\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Learn More about This Program<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/WSU-female-student-classroom-smiling-feature-2025-09-19-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"WSU student in a classroom and smiling.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Arts Destination<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\"><\/div>\n   \n\n<p>Winona is home to many festivals such as the:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Midwest Music Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great River Shakespeare Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frozen River Film Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beethoven Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boats and Bluegrass Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This offers our students opportunities in performance and internships right in their backyard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/WSU_Musician-2019-05-03_085227-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A male musician plays an electric guitar on stage during a performance at WSU.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Scholarships<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Students in the College of Liberal Arts can apply for main scholarships from the WSU Foundation.\u00a0<\/div>\n   \n<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.academicworks.com\/opportunities\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Apply for Scholarships<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/WSU_Students-2023-10-12_154454-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Students have a conversation at an event on the WSU campus.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Study Abroad Programs<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Students are strongly encouraged to consider faculty-led travel programs and semester abroad programs.\u00a0<\/div>\n   \n\n<p>Many short-term or semester-long programs are available throughout the world to help you meet major, minor, or graduation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Explore Study Aboard Programs <\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/WSU_Students-2018-10-10_120000-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Students tour a professional office with on a study abroad experience.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div 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faculty, she overcame challenges, performed at a major music event, and built the confidence to begin her teaching career near her hometown.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/WSU-Students-Walking-2019-10-27-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/19371918.2025.2467395\" class=\"wsu-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Local Mental Health Study Goes National<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Three professors from Winona State&#8217;s Psychology Department teamed up with local mental health professionals to explore how COVID-19 affected care in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>Their research was published in a national health journal, shedding light on the struggles that small communities face.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">College of Liberal Arts Events<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Expand your network and knowledge with events sponsored by the WSU College of Liberal Arts.<\/div>\n   \n\n<p>From guest speakers to performances, there\u2019s always something going on for Liberal Arts students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/events\/category\/academics\/colleges\/cola\/\">upcoming Liberal Arts events<\/a>&nbsp;in the events calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/WSU-Art-Exhibit-2019-03-20-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    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