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The School of Arts & Sciences
DEAN
Frossard, Philippe
ASSISTANT DEANS
Bacha, Nahla, Byblos
Mansour, Nashat, Beirut
The School of Arts and Sciences is home to the Lebanese American University’s oldest programs, which
are the core of the University’s liberal arts tradition. It consists of the Dean’s office, six departments,
and centers and institutes. The six departments are: Communication Arts; Computer Science and
Mathematics; Education; Humanities; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences. These departments, their
program offerings, and associated facilities are described in the respective sections. The centers and
institutes and described below.
MISSION
In keeping with the Mission of the University, the School of Arts and Sciences strives to promote
excellence in teaching and learning, and to encourage research and creative endeavors. The School
encourages the fostering of diverse viewpoints, and honesty and integrity in academic, professional,
and personal affairs of both the faculty and students.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the School of Arts and Sciences include:
• Preparing well-informed and skilled individuals, who are competent, inquisitive, productive, and
life-long learners.
• Cultivating literacy in the Arts and Sciences.
• Encouraging creative research.
• Responding to the rapidly changing information technology, in and out of the classroom.
• Providing for continuous Faculty development.
• Developing student exchange programs to enrich the learning experience.
• Preparing students who are motivated to pursue graduate studies.
• Maintaining relations with schools, businesses, and industry, in order to help secure job
placements for graduates of the School.
• Responding to changing needs and trends, by modifying existing programs and developing new
ones.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of their work in the School of Arts and Sciences, students will:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of scientific and quantitative principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major developments in the human experience.
• Link theoretical knowledge to their practical applications.
• Reason critically, and solve problems creatively.
• Integrate and synthesize knowledge, and make connections across disciplines.
• Show an understanding of, and respect for, diverse viewpoints.
• Engage in independent inquiry, applying varied research methodologies.
ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2011-2012 ] SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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