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Make Your Own Way

The departments of Arts and Sciences are committed to offering a broad education that will lay a durable foundation for critical and creative thinking. The goal of MatnU is to help students become knowledgeable about the world and the complexities of today's society, aware of moral, ethical, and social issues, prepared to exercise intellectual leadership, and challenged by the use of their minds.

Whoever you are…

Your emerging interests and talents find expression through an organized program of study in a major field. By making a choice of a specialized major at MatnU, you are encouraged to investigate the traditions and contemporary status of an established branch of knowledge.

Whatever you want to do…

MatnU's structured study of a discipline complements the general exploration of intellect and culture, which provides the balance of educational breadth and depth to which the departments of Arts and Sciences are committed. The arts and sciences program also provides strong global perspectives and insights into other forces that shape the context of business.

Finally, what matters is what you want to do. Completing a major program of study is a career accomplishment, but is not enough. What matters is what you learn, and what skills you develop and experience in teamwork and communication skills necessary for effective leadership throughout your undergraduate years

Wherever in the world you want to do it…

Regardless of the path you embark on after graduation, whether it be teaching or publishing or investment banking or government service, whether it be advanced study in law or medicine or a Ph.D. in your area of concentration, you will be well prepared if you meet the challenges that MatnU has placed before you.

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Experience the Richness of MatnU

Every classroom at MatnU is an arena for stimulating intellectual exchange. In lectures, seminars, research, and independent study projects, you learn directly from experienced faculty. In classroom discussions, you wrestle with theories and concepts made real by actual examples from current developments.

Explore the breadth and depth of course offerings in the departments of Arts and Sciences and across the university by accessing the Course Register

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Support to Succeed

When students are accepted at MatnU, the are provided with extensive support to help them succeed. We provide a comprehensive advising system with professional academic advisers. All these resources help support students in choosing courses, planning a career, and adapting to campus life. MatnU also offers on-site tutoring in some of the core courses and support for international students. The MatnU website offers students easy access to information and resources within the university community.

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Updated on May 7, 2004