Academics THE LIBERAL ARTS AT WESLEYAN Liberal arts colleges tend to attract students who are audacious enough to believe they can change the world’s inequalities. And our graduates do just that. Through your liberal arts education, you will become a reasoned thinker, communicator, and problem solver with a global perspective. We want you to grow while you are with us and learn how to effectively use your unique voice. Our curriculum is designed so that, instead of just learning about your major subject matter, you will be exposed to thinking across a wide range of disciplines. We want you to think broadly, think critically, and make a difference in the world. We believe, along with most employers, that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for today’s workplace. The foundation of this education will be found in our general education courses. You will be required to take courses across a variety of disciplines including, performing arts, science, math, social sciences, and the humanities. We have designed this curriculum to help you hone your intellectual, expressive, and creative skills. New Student Guide | 4
The curriculum enables you to learn about the world through a variety of disciplinary perspectives and ways of learning. Because we are a women’s college and believe that women have a unique experience that has been shaped by factors such age, class, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexuality, you will take a course on women’s experiences that will help you compare gender expectations over time and across cultures. When you put this all together, a liberal arts education at a women’s college, you get a powerful combination for success. Our community is academically challenging, and it is designed purposefully for your success. We strive to be an inclusive and equitable community, where all student voices matter and are heard, and we believe we are stronger together. Your Wesleyan academic experience is designed to prepare you to live and thrive in today’s complex world. We hope you will take full advantage of the opportunities before you.
