Message from the Dean

The College of Liberal & Applied Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University is a community of educators and students working together to promote learning through service to society. This means that our students are being prepared to develop skills that have real-life applications. Our commitment is to deliver an education that combines intellectual with practical approaches toward knowledge.

Since the job market of the future will be different in unknown ways, students must be equipped to make connections between bodies of information, to interact in an international environment, and to shift seamlessly from one career to another. We have shaped our curriculum to accomplish these goals. Our students are provided opportunities to become engaged with the community, conduct coursework with overseas universities, and examine knowledge across the disciplines. In the process, we are creating scholars who have professional credentials. It’s an education designed for the 21st century.

Our faculty, in many cases, have international reputations but all are dedicated to a student-first philosophy. We take advising seriously, from course selection to career planning. The College’s current focus is the creation of specialized programs that will make our students stand out. We are building a reputation of which our graduates will be proud. The College of Liberal & Applied Arts at SFA is quickly becoming the place to be in order to achieve success across a lifetime.

We invite you to visit or contact us to explore possibilities. Our mission is to be a resource not only for students but for the community at-large. We are always open to new ideas and opportunities.

Dean