The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to nurture the mind and spirit of its graduate and\u00a0undergraduate students and to develop and refine students\u2019 spoken, written, and analytical\u00a0skills, their artistic and creative talents, and their knowledge of the humanities and the social\u00a0and behavioral sciences, and the ways in which technology can be used to advance their\u00a0capacity to understand world events, successfully compete globally, and contribute to\u00a0improvements in the human conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at Jackson State University promotes and supports significant research, innovative scholarship, and creative expression in the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences. By offering a rich array of undergraduate and select graduate programs, the CLA provides a diverse and engaged student body with an outstanding education founded on nurturing relationships between students and distinguished faculty. Our academic disciplines, programs, interdisciplinary centers and institutes strive to cultivate skills in research and analysis, written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and visual literacy, as well as encourage a commitment to service to the city of Jackson and the global community.<\/p>\n