College of Arts and Sciences
Discover your path at North Park University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where curiosity meets purpose. With a wide range of majors in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to think critically, communicate clearly, and make a difference in the world. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom—shaped by real-world experiences, dedicated faculty, and a supportive, diverse community.

Areas of Study

Facilities
From our 30+ smart laboratories and cadaver lab in the state-of-the-art Johnson Center for Science and Community Life to our newly updated music facility—with climate control and acoustical treatment in all rooms—North Park provides modern resources.

Faculty profile
Dr. Peter K. B. St. Jean
Dean St. Jean founded the Urban Peace Lab and peaceology, which he defines as the science and practice of sustainable and profitable peacefulness.
News & Events
Read the latest from North Park

North Parkers Learn Methods to Disagree Better in Van Der Meid Workshop
Students, faculty, and staff convened to learn how to have better conversations with people whose opinions differ from their own.

North Park Hires Advisor to Support and Retain First-Year STEM Students
North Park University has received a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation to create a new advisor position to support first-year STEM majors.

North Park, Northwestern Launch Synthetic Biology Internship Program
The universities have launched an internship program where North Park students will intern at Northwestern’s Center for Synthetic Biology.

North Park University Professor Named College of Arts and Sciences Dean
North Park University announces Dr. Peter K. B. St. Jean’s appointment as its new College of Arts and Sciences dean.
Discover North Park
November 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Get an in-depth look at North Park University and discover what it’s really like to be part of our community! Designed for high …
Fall Open House
September 27, 2025
Join us for Fall Open House and experience North Park University like never before! This interactive event is designed especially …
Homecoming 2025
October 2, 2025
Celebrate 100 Years of Coming Home Tickets will include an exclusive Homecoming Sweatshirt along with access to the Historic Campus …
Alyssa Martinez Exhibition
November 10, 2025
Alyssa Martinez is an interdisciplinary visual artist, poet, mother, and facilitator living in Chicago. Her work explores ritual, …
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625