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.

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Areas of Study

Division of Humanities and Social Sciences

Degree programs in the liberal arts.

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Division of Sciences

Degree programs in STEM fields.

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School of Music, Art, and Theatre

Degree programs in the arts.

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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.

News and Events

Read the latest from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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North Park University Receives Its First-Ever NIH Grant to Study Lymphoma Spread to the Brain

The $650,108 Support for Research Excellence award will fund Dr. Tracy O’Connor’s four-year research project and expand research opportunities for North Park …

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North Park University and the Lyric Opera of Chicago to Host Omar Opera Insights Panel

Join North Park University and the Lyric Opera of Chicago on October 17 for a reflective panel discussion on the Lyric’s performance of Omar later this month, …

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Recent North Park University Graduates Receive Biology Research Awards

North Park biology students placed first and third at the TriBeta NC-1 District Research Conference.

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NPU Alumna Brings Damaged Clothing Back to Life

Has your dog ever left a tear in your favorite puffer jacket? Or has your pants’ zipper gotten caught? Marijke Stob BA ’12 knows how to salvage your clothing …