SAIC Provides You a Firm Grounding in the Liberal Arts

The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) provides the rational and intellectual foundation for success at SAIC and in your continuing practice as an artist.

Coursework

As an undergraduate, you will be required to complete some of your coursework in this department, with specific requirements varying by degree. Many of the courses combine specialized knowledge with specific art topics, so you can apply the knowledge you gain to your studio work. The department offers courses in these subject areas:

• Humanities
• Social science
• Natural science
• English
• Foreign languages and American Sign Language
  
  

Faculty

You will study under writers, historians, philosophers, psychologists, scientists, and musicians who bring years of accomplishment and teaching experience in their respective fields to the classroom.

English for International Students and Academic Access

The Liberal Arts department houses two academic enrichment programs: English for International Students and Academic Access.

Interested in learning more about how you can apply?

Visit the undergraduate admissions website or contact the undergraduate admissions office at 800.232.7241 or ugadmiss@saic.edu.