School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty introduce students to the traditional subjects within the humanities, arts, natural sciences, mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences.

The School teaches these subjects in a way that expands intellectual and cultural horizons, stretching each student’s ability to think critically about all areas of life and learning. Additionally, the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences directs the liberal arts core of every student’s academic experience.

Majors

Biology (BA)
Biology (BS)
Community Arts
Criminal Justice
English
General Fine Arts
Graphic Design
History
Liberal Arts
Mathematics (BA)
Mathematics (BS)
Politics
Pre-Art Therapy
Pre-Med–Biology (BS)
Pre-Physical Therapy – Exercise Science (BS)
Psychology
Studio Art

Minors

Applied Mathematics
Arabic (Language)
Biology
Communications
Criminal Justice
English
Graphic Design
History
Literature
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Politics
Pre-Law
Psychology
Spanish (Language)
Visual Arts

Graduate Program

MS in Counseling

Dual-Level Programs

MS in Education
+ BA (English)
+ BA (History)
+ BA (Mathematics)
+ BA (Studio Art)

“As an English major we read a lot of literature, and as a result we ask a lot of questions regarding changes in society and culture. I came to Cairn because I didn’t want relative answers. I wanted a University that held to the standard of truth.”

Annie Brennan ’20
English

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty

Aneesh Khushman Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jeffrey Black Chair, Graduate Counseling
Jean Minto Chair, English Department
Christopher Palladino Chair, History Department

Mark Gaspar Chair, Politics and Criminal Justice Departments
Gregory Jensen Chair, Natural Science and Mathematics Dept.
Matthew Stemler Chair, Visual Arts Department
Bryan N. Maier

Kim R. Jetter Director, Oasis Counseling Services
Brenda L. Mellon Director of Educational Partnerships
Ruth Kuchinsky-Smith Program Advisor, Psychology
Greg Schaller

Matthew Miller
Dale Siegenthaler
Cayla Belser
Stephen Bell

Ashlyn Jones
Kate Mehmel
Charlotte Gleason
Amy Dunlap

Bradley Bastedo
Michael E. Breece
Anna Cain
Juliet J. Campbell-Farrell
Rebecca Cella
William W. Clark
David Crosscombe
James E. Dolezal
Elliot Dunn
Gregory Fanus
Peter Feeney
Andrea Fiori
Jesse Fleming
Brady Goodwin
Edgar B. Hardesty
Stephen J. Hauser
Walter Howard
Mark Jalovick
Allison Kieselowsky
Bob LaRocca
Christopher Lloyd
Matthew M. McAlack
Lisa Meyers
Nikema Missouri
Jeffrey Monk
Brandon Petcaugh
Hannah Porcella
James Rich
Gary E. Schnittjer
Whitney Seidel
Michael G. Skaer
Andrea Stange
Brian G. Toews / Director, Center for University Studies
Jason VanBilliard
David Wiedis
Robert E. Wenger / Professor Emeritus
W. Barry Yoder / Professor Emeritus

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