According to the school, Loras College is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution, educating principled thinkers, dedicated to the total development of the student. Small enough to be personal, large enough to offer a wide variety of quality academic programs, Loras College recognizes the human dignity of each individual and challenges men and women to grow with purpose and direction. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. Loras offers distinctive Educational Programs. For example, Modes of Inquiry, an interdisciplinary seminar, provides freshmen with the best transition to college life and study by introducing first year students to liberal arts learning and thinking through collaborative work with faculty, upper class student peer assistants, and student development facilitators; Center for Experiential Learning extends beyond traditional textbooks and classrooms, its study abroad, internships and research opportunities all provide ways to “learn by doing”; Catholic Thinkers and Leaders program include courses in which students will examine the intellectual tradition of the Catholic Church through the study of such great Catholic intellectuals as Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine , as well as modern day leaders such as Mother Teresa and Joseph Cardinal Bernadin; the January term is an intensive, accelerated 3 week term which enables students to have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses, across the disciplines, which emphasize experiential learning.
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Associate's Degrees
Associate's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Athletic Training/Trainer
Bachelor's in Biochemistry
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business/Commerce, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, Other
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Bachelor's in Creative Writing
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Economics, General
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Bachelor's in International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor's in Journalism
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, General
Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor's in Mass Communication/Media Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Physical Sciences
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Public Relations/Image Management
Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor's in Secondary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Bachelor's in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Master's Degrees
Master's in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master's in English Language and Literature, General
Master's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, Other
Master's in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Master's in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other