The University of Saint Francis is a liberal arts university

Liberal arts college

A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...

 located in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...

. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church

Roman Catholic Church

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, the university promotes Catholic and Franciscan

Franciscan

Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....

 values. The school currently enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate students and almost 300 graduate students, the majority of the which come from states in the American Midwest, primarily Indiana

Indiana

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, Michigan

Michigan

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, Illinois

Illinois

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, and Ohio

Ohio

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.

History

The University of Saint Francis was founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 67,140. West Lafayette, on the other side of the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on...

, in 1890. The campus moved to its current Fort Wayne location in 1944 to the estate of the former industrialist John H. Bass. The school has remained in Fort Wayne and has gradually expanded, adding a graduate school in 1960.

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Saint Francis College	Established	1890
	Location	Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 67,140. West Lafayette, on the other side of the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on...  IN Indiana Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...  USA
	Relocated	1943
	Location	Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...  IN Indiana Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...  USA
University of Saint Francis	Renamed	1998

Campus

The university's campus covers 108 acre (0.43706088 km²) and has some 20 buildings, including four residence halls.

Bass Mansion

The Bass Mansion, a castle-like building that was originally the home of the John H. Bass family, is a focal point of the university and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pope John Paul II Center

The Pope John Paul II Center is also a main place of activity at the university. Completed in 2006, the building houses the Lee and Jim Vann Library, Registrar's Office, faculty offices, the Campus Shoppe, and classrooms.

The Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center

In the summer of 1998, the university purchased the former property of the Standard Oil warehouse, which had become polluted with oil residue. In the spring of 1999, the university—with a grant from the City of Fort Wayne and the State of Indiana—cleaned the ground, water, and surrounding area.

Mission

The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis is a creative, collaborative learning environment providing a personalized education.

Degrees

Art History

Education: Visual Art (All Grade & Secondary Programs Available)

Communication, Concentrations: Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Film/Video/Media Production

Communication Arts and Graphic Design, Concentrations: Illustration, Photography and Computer Graphics

Computer Art, Concentrations: Multimedia Design, 3/D Computer Animation

Music Technology, Concentrations: Music Technology Sales/Marketing/Management, Recording, Engineering and Production, Audio for the Creative Arts

Studio Art, Concentrations: Painting, Sculpture, Crafts, Photography, Ceramics, Drawing and Printmaking

SOCA also offers coursework in music, dance, and theatre.

NASAD accreditation

In October 2004, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

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(NASAD) voted to grant membership to the School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis. SOCA shares this honor with only 240 other schools in the country.

Mission

The School of Health Sciences exists to provide exemplary and innovative educational programs that develop highly competent, compassionate healthcare professionals who are grounded in Franciscan Values. In an atmosphere of free inquiry, the School fosters academic and professional excellence among a diverse and dynamic community of scholars who are life-long learners.

Degrees

Nursing (ASN, BSN, LPN to ASN, MSN)

Physical Therapist Assistant (Associate of Science)

Radiologic Technology (Associate of Science)

Surgical Technology (Associate of Science)

Physician Assistant (Dual Acceptance/ Masters of Science)

Mission

Sharing in the University of Saint Francis’ Catholic and Franciscan traditions, the School of Arts and Sciences inspires students to excel in a variety of careers and vocations, to be creative, to think critically, to communicate effectively, to understand the interconnectivity of humanities, social and natural sciences, to conscientiously engage in leadership and service, to be responsible global citizens, and to possess a passion for life-long learning.

Degrees

Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Environmental Science

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Physicians Assistant, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Physical Therapy

Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry

English

Spanish

Exercise Science

History, Political Science/Pre-Law, Sociology/Criminology, Sociology/Social Justice

Mathematics

Franciscan Studies, Ministry, Philosophy, Theology

Mission

The Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership seeks to challenge & inspire students to become well-rounded business professionals and entrepreneurs.

The school will achieve its mission through rigorous academics; internationalization of the curriculum; a focus on experience-based learning; integration of topics in ethics and entrepreneurship; and a portfolio-based model of teaching, learning, and assessment that embraces differences in learning styles.

Degrees

Accounting

Business Administration

EPIC – Accounting

EPIC – Business Administration

EPIC Program

The Busse EPIC programs give students the opportunity to earn 2+ years of paid, for-credit work experience and graduate in 4 years. EPIC students spend 4-6 month rotations in each of the key functional areas of successful businesses while taking a reduced course load.

Mission

Preparing scholar-practitioners who serve their communities, guided by Franciscan values and intellectual tradition.

Degrees

Education (Secondary Education/Mild Intervention in Biology, Business, Chemistry, Health and Physical Education, Language Arts, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social Studies)

Exceptional needs/Mild Intervention (MSEd)

Exceptional Needs/Intense Intervention (MSEd)

Teacher Licensure

Leadership Studies

School Counseling (MSEd)

Psychology

Pastoral Counseling (Graduate Certificate, Master of Arts)

Social Welfare (Associate)

Social Work

External links

• official website
• campus map
• Lee and Jim Vann Library
• Mission of the University of Saint Francis