Our College focuses on the personal as well as the professional development of the University community. An important element of our core curriculum is the education and training of students in the development of interpersonal skills, empathy, and respect for others as well as self-reflection and self-awareness.
The College of Arts and Sciences seeks to engage students in understanding the significance of their own humanity and to maximize their potential for creativity, critical thinking, spiritual development, social responsibility, and global citizenship. Students acquire necessary skills to achieve intellectual, moral, and aesthetic excellence; they recognize the importance of life-long learning, community service, and the University's commitment to peace and justice. The College promotes the arts by providing cultural events of the highest caliber that engage students and faculty in the cultural life of the region.
Undergraduate Degrees and Programs
- Art (BA, BFA)
- Art and Graphic Design (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology (BS)
- Computer and Information Science (BS)
- English (BA)
- History (BA)
- Kinesiology (BS)
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Musical Performance (BFA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Theatre Arts (BA)
- Minors: Animals in Human Society, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Community and Criminal Justice, Computer and Information Science, Dance, English, Environmental Justice, French Studies, Graphic Design, History, Mathematics, Musical Performance, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish and Theatre.
Graduate Degrees
- Art Therapy (MA)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (Art Therapy Psychology) (MA)
- Clinical Psychology (MS)
- Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)
- English (MA)
- Musical Performance (MFA)
Certificates
Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, California 94002
Tel: (650) 508-3500
Fax: (650) 508-3660
College of Arts and Sciences
Ralston Hall 302A
Tel: (650) 508-3508