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

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.

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.

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News and Events

Read the latest from the College of Arts and Sciences.

North Park Student Receives Prestigious Musical Award

North Park University senior Osbeida Alvarez has received the Presser Foundation’s 2025–26 Undergraduate Scholar Award, which amounts to $3,000.

Performance and Service Awards Recognize Outstanding Music Students

North Park’s School of Music, Art, and Theatre handed out awards this month to music students who show artistic excellence and contributions to the community.

NPU Music Professor Nominated for Prestigious Juno Award

North Park University’s Dr. Julia Davids is nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) as part of the Canadian Chamber Choir.