• Core Curriculum
• Study in Depth
• Preprofessional and Joint Degree Programs
• Active Learning

A Strong Liberal Arts Program enhanced by equally strong professional programs in areas like business, education and communications provides a special blend at Susquehanna. Our education builds the broad base of knowledge needed to be an educated citizen of the world - to enjoy debate, to appreciate the arts and music, and to understand the history behind international conflict. At the same time, we offer the specialized, in-depth preparation students need to succeed in graduate or professional school or in a job after graduation.

Selective: Susquehanna admits students not only for their academic abilities but also for their potential contributions. Artistic performance and athletic abilities, leadership, and community service all enhance campus life. The University recruits faculty with excellent academic credentials - 91 percent hold the doctorate or terminal degree in their fields - and a proven commitment to teaching.

Residential: Susquehanna is a community designed for living and learning. Several residence halls contain classrooms and faculty offices; others have seminar rooms and adjacent faculty apartments. Students organize campus activities and conduct student government. These experiences prepare them to take active roles in the larger world community.

Undergraduate: A Susquehanna education focuses entirely on the undergraduate years. Faculty advisors are readily available and willing to spend time with individual students. Teaching is interactive. Classes are usually small and are taught by well-respected professors who encourage lively classroom discussion. Students often work together to solve problems, complete projects or conduct research. Programs foster personal development as well as academic competence.

University: Susquehanna offers three separate and distinct Schools and a variety of interdisciplinary programs. The School of Arts, Humanities and Communications includes majors in both the liberal arts and those emphasizing practice and performance. Programs include education, English, history, modern languages, philosophy, religion, art, music, and communications and theatre arts. Collaborative and independent research are hallmarks of the School of Natural and Social Sciences, which offers programs in biology, chemistry, mathematical and computer sciences, economics, geological and environmental science, physics, political science, psychology and sociology. The Sigmund Weis School of Business, accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, focuses on a global economy with rapidly evolving technology as preparation for positions in accounting, information systems, economics and management.

Active Learning: Susquehanna's faculty place a high value on effective communication; listening, writing and speaking are essential in professional and personal development. All students become proficient in the use of computers and have access to a sophisticated campus-wide telecommunications network. Courses focus on the intercultural nature of our world. Understanding and tolerance for diversity are goals of the residence life program. All students have many opportunities for valuable experience-based learning; internships, study abroad and the University's award-winning community service programs complement their studies.

Community: The University's historical relationship with the Lutheran Church also benefits Susquehanna and its students. There is an active, broad-based campus ministry. At the same time, the Lutheran tradition is a diverse and accepting one; the campus community welcomes individuals of all religious backgrounds and those with no religious commitments. Campus groups include Catholic Campus Ministry, the Gospel Choir, Hillel and the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship..

Mission: The free exploration of ideas and values lies at the heart of Susquehanna's central mission: to educate capable undergraduate students for productive and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

There are three major elements of course work at Susquehanna:

• The Core curriculum forms the broad liberal arts base in preparation for specialized study in any field. Core courses are spread over four years and total about one-third of the graduation requirements.
• Major programs build on the Core foundation and usually total another one-third of courses taken. Majors are designed to provide a broad introduction to the theory and practice of each field; students may choose departmental, interdisciplinary or self-designed majors.
• Electives typically make up the remaining one-third of course work. These may be used to pursue one or more minors or a second major, to work in an internship or study abroad or simply to develop individual interests which may expand career options.