Liberal Arts and Sciences
Overview
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences forms the foundation of all degree programs at Santa Fe College — the Associates in Arts, Associates in Sciences and Baccalaurate programs — and houses the college's fine arts and entertainment technology programs. The school provides the curricula that equip students with general education skills to succeed in the workforce or further studies, as well as providing prerequisite coursework required for transfer to upper-division university programs.
General education core Shared skills for every degree seeking student
Department coursework Prerequisites and transfer requirements for your intended major
University transfer Upper-division study at a 4-year State University and beyond
Departments
Each department is headed up by an Academic Chair and manages its own faculty, course offerings and student support. Select a department below to view course listings and contacts.
Composition, literature and communication courses anchoring the general education core. Developmental reading and writing to prepare students for college level work.
Art history, studio art, music, theatre and design coursework. Programs in graphic design, digital media and entertainment technology.
Department of Humanities, Communications and Languages
Humanities, world languages, philosophy, religion and public speaking. English for academic purposes.
Algebra through calculus. Developmental mathematics to prepare students for college level work. Mathematical thinking in context and Statistics for non-STEM majors.
Department of Natural Sciences
Biology, physics, chemistry, physical and environmental science with lab courses.
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, anthropology, history, geography and political science.
Contacts
Main LAS Office 352-381-3823
Adam J. Christopherson, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mikayla Robinson
Interim Administrative Assistant, Liberal Arts and Sciences