ACTA Designates Concordia University–Irvine’s Liberal Arts Major as a Hidden Gem

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Washington, DC-The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is proud to designate the Liberal Arts major at Concordia University-Irvine as a Hidden Gem. ACTA's Hidden Gems initiative shines a light on honors programs, major degree programs, minor degree programs, and certificate programs that guide students through a high-quality and coherent education across the liberal arts, from philosophy and history to politics and the Great Books.

Concordia University-Irvine's Liberal Arts major cultivates critical thinking and communication skills through a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum. Students can choose from over 25 areas of specialization to focus their Liberal Arts degree and can participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including writing for Concordia's literary and art journal.

Kerri Tom, professor of English and adviser to the major, commented, "The Liberal Arts major at Concordia University-Irvine is for any student who has a variety of academic interests and doesn't wish to be limited to the study of just one discipline. After taking courses in such different fields as music and history, art and religion, each student chooses an emphasis from a list that encompasses the sciences, fine arts, humanities, languages, and theology. For the capstone experience, the Liberal Arts senior works closely with a faculty mentor to produce an intellectually and creatively unique cross-disciplinary project."

ACTA's Academic Affairs Fellow Veronica Bryant remarked, "Hidden Gems offer thoughtfully designed curricula in the liberal arts and foster deep learning in close-knit communities. Concordia University-Irvine's Liberal Arts major is an exemplar in all these areas, further enriching Concordia's Enduring Questions & Ideas core curriculum. We are delighted to include this newest Hidden Gem in our roster."

ACTA's Hidden Gems initiative complements our What Will They Learn?^® (WWTL) project, which rates the core curriculum requirements at over 1,100 schools. These initiatives help prospective students locate universities and programs that will prepare them for successful careers, informed citizenship, and human flourishing.

ACTA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to academic freedom, academic excellence, and accountability in higher education. We receive no government funding and are supported through the generosity of individuals and foundations.

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