School of Liberal Arts

Define Your Own Path

Think Critically. Communicate Powerfully. Adapt Confidently.

Owens’ 21st-century liberal arts education fosters success through high-quality, affordable learning and hands-on internships. Our curriculum builds the job-ready skills employers value most—creativity, problem-solving, reasoning and communication—opening doors across industries.

Explore the degree and certificate programs offered by the School of Liberal Arts.

Choose Your Program: Degrees and Certificates

General Transfer Degrees

Department of Creative Arts and Media

Department of Humanities

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Teacher Education and Human Services

Creative Arts and Media

Push your boundaries, discover new possibilities and evolve as an artist.

Go from Vision to Vocation

Humanities

Enrich any degree from day one with a transferable foundation in the humanities.

Turn Curiosity Into Purpose

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Transfer programs that examine how people, cultures and relationships shape our changing world.

Use Insights to Inspire Change

Teacher Education and Human Sciences

Prepare for a career in education or social work while building a love of learning.

Build a Career Changing Lives

Lead, Teach, Manage

Liberal arts degrees open doors to a wide range of rewarding careers. Graduates often excel in leadership and professional roles, including:

Chief Executives and Legislators
Education Administrators
Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Lawyers, Judges and Magistrates
Managers

Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Perfect your craft in performing or visual art classrooms and studios at the CFPA.

Bring Your Art to Life

Owens OutComm Student Media Center

The OOSMC is student-run, giving you hands-on experience in radio, audio, video or social platforms while you serve the College community.

Dive Into Student Media

The BIG Read

Owens' BIG Read (Campus Read) builds awareness and connection through books and activities.

Read, Connect and Engage

An Inside Look

93%

of employers prioritize critical thinking abilities over degrees (Association of American Colleges and Universities)

94%

of hiring managers look for internship/apprenticeship experience (Association of American Colleges and Universities)

Internships and Career Planning

Apply your classroom skills in real-world settings, build valuable experience and access resources to help you prepare for what's next.

Elevate Your Career

Advisory Committee

Our curriculum is shaped by industry experts and taught by experienced professionals—ensuring every course is practical, up to date and aligned with real-world careers.

View Committee Members

Scholarships

Get money for college. Our school offers program-specific scholarships.

Search Scholarships

Hear From Our Students

We’re empowering journeys every day. Hear from students who are living it.

Chelsea Guadarrama

Music Education/Performance Graduate

"My experience was very positive, and I'm very grateful for Owens. Every class I've taken has had an impact on me one way or the other. Owens makes sure my needs are met and that I can succeed. The professors are dedicated, and I've grown to love this college."

Music Education/Performance Concentration

James Simon

Broadcast Media Technology Graduate

"My experience at Owens was one I will never forget. I came to this college to earn a degree. What I didn't expect was the amount of memories I would make and the knowledge I would obtain. I learned the same amount of information as I would have if I had attended a university. I'm looking forward to applying my skills to a job out in the real world."

Kellie Riley

Fine Art Technology Graduate

"I came to Owens to further my education and improve my art skills. The art program at Owens gave me the knowledge and ability to strengthen and improve my skills to create my own art. I was able to try and learn different forms of artwork that I would not have known about. I will continue to pursue my passion for art because even though my time at Owens is ending, it’s also a new beginning for me."

Krystal Kraemer

Commercial Art Technology Graduate

"Owens was the perfect place for me to hone my skills within the field of Visual Communication. I chose Owens because they offered me an opportunity to learn the programs I needed to succeed in a professional setting while at the same time building the skills I already had. Owens has allowed me to recognize my career within the Commercial Arts."

Slater Souaysanga

Commercial Art Technology Graduate

"My most positive experience here at Owens has to be meeting all the wonderful people: friends, faculty and staff! It's been a real pleasure to get to meet everyone who I have worked with and befriended. Without them, I don't think the time I had at Owens would have been the same! So thank you everyone that I have met along my journey and for shaping me into the person I am today!"

Supporting Your Success

Learn by doing and challenging yourself. At Owens, you’ll gain practical skills employers value through hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and personalized attention in small classes.

We’re committed to your success with support from academic advising to career counseling to help turn your aspirations into reality.

Get Started

Contact Us