College of Arts & Sciences

Mission

The Suomi College of Arts and Sciences (SCAS) provides academic programs that prepare students through scholarly and creative endeavors to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Purpose

SCAS programs stimulate curiosity, exercise critical thinking, hone communication skills, and promote active citizenship. Faculty within the College are committed to helping students succeed in their chosen disciplines. Students are prepared for graduate programs, and for careers that demand critical thinking and excellent written and oral communication skills.

learning outcomes

1. Communication – Students will be able to communicate in both the spoken and written word, with clarity and originality while adapting to diverse situations.
2. Analytical and Critical Thinking – Students will be able to gather relevant data and information, evaluate ideas, and draw relationships and conclusions across areas of study.
3. Creative Insight – Students will be able to integrate knowledge, skills, diverse perspectives, and collaborative processes to produce an expansive holistic approach to problem-solving.
4. Personal Perspective – Students will be able to articulate and model a personal philosophy that expresses care for self, community, and lifelong learning.
5. Global Perspective – Students will be able to exhibit an understanding of and appreciation for diverse cultures and the natural environment, and demonstrate a sense of belonging in an interdependent world.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

+ Art Therapy (B.A.)

+ Biology (B.A./B.S.)

+ Criminal Justice (B.A.)

+ English (B.A.)

+ History (B.A.)

+ Liberal Studies (B.A.)

+ Psychology (B.A./B.S.)

+ Sociology (B.A.)

+ Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

+ General Studies (A.G.S.)

Progress Sheets

• Academic Minors 2022-23
• Associate in Applied Science CJ Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Associate in General Studies Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Art Therapy Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Biology Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelor of Science – Biology Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Criminal Justice Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – English Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – History Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Liberal Studies Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Studies (2+2 PTA AAS to BA Liberal Studies) Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Psychology Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelor of Science – Psychology Progress Sheet 2022-23
• Bachelors of Arts – Sociology Progress Sheet 2022-23

College of Arts & Sciences Faculty

Carolyn DekkerAssociate Professor, EnglishFinlandia Universitycarolyn.dekker@finlandia.edu906-487-7407

Cassandra Hill, Ph.D.Dean & Associate Professor of CommunicationFinlandia UniversityCassandra.Hill@finlandia.edu(906) 487-7283

Fredi de YampertVice President for Academic Affairs; Dean, College of Health SciencesFinlandia Universityfredi.deyampert@finlandia.edu906-487-7301

Hilary-Joy VirtanenAssociate Professor, Finnish & Nordic Studies; Chair, Institutional Review BoardFinlandia Universityhilary.virtanen@finlandia.edu906-487-7514

Jamie SmithRegistrarFinlandia Universityjamie.smith@finlandia.edu906-487-7396

Juan MarinAssociate Professor, MathematicsFinlandia Universityjuan.marin@finlandia.edu906-487-7385

Jason OyadomariAssociate Professor of BiologyFinlandia Universityjason.oyadomari@finlandia.edu906-487-7381

Jeffrey PettiboneAssistant ProfessorFinlandia Universityjeff.pettibone@finlandia.edu906-487-7328

Lindsey HeidenVisiting Assistant Professor, International School of Art & DesignFinlandia Universitylindsey.heiden@finlandia.edu

Mark LounibosAssociate Professor, EnglishFinlandia Universitymark.lounibos@finlandia.edu906-487-7336

Michael ReayAssistant Professor of SociologyFinlandia UniversityMichael.Reay@finlandia.edu(906) 487-7351

René JohnsonDirector of Vocation and Servant Leadership; Assistant Professor, Religion and PhilosophyFinlandia Universityrene.johnson@finlandia.edu906-487-7558

Richard GeeAssociate Professor, Criminal JusticeFinlandia Universityrichard.gee@finlandia.edu906-487-7280

Sarah Semmler Smith Campus Pastor; Adjunct Instructor of ReligionFinlandia UniversitySarah.Semmlersmith@finlandia.edu906-487-7239

William KnoblauchAssociate Professor, HistoryFinlandia Universitywilliam.knoblauch@finlandia.edu906-487-7318