School of Arts and Humanities

Undergraduate Degrees     Graduate Degrees    Certificates    Department Chairpersons

The School of Arts and Humanities at Notre Dame de Namur University offers strong programs in the departments of Art, English, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music and Vocal Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Theatre and Dance.

The School of Arts and Humanities 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 School promotes the arts and humanities by providing cultural events of the highest caliber that engage students and faculty in the cultural life of the region.

Cultural events at NDNU are listed on our Arts, Lectures and Happenings page at www.ndnu.edu/artsandlectures and on the San Mateo arts calendar at www.artshare.org.

 

Undergraduate Degrees

• Art (BA, BFA)
• Art and Graphic Design (BA, BFA)
• English (BA)
• Music (BA, BM)
• Musical Theatre (BFA)
• Philosophy (BA)
• Religious Studies (BA)
• Theatre Arts (BA)

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Arts in English, with concentration in:
  • Literature
  • Creative Writing
    
    
• Master of Music, with concentration in:
  • Piano Performance
  • Voice Performance
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Voice Pedagogy

Certificates

• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language - TESL / TEFL

Department Chairpersons:

• Art - Betty Friedman, MFA
• English - Marc Wolterbeek, Ph.D.
• Modern Languages and Cultures - Helene Laroche-Davis, Ph.D.
• Music and Vocal Arts - Debra Lambert, MFA
• Philosophy and Religious Studies - Phil Gasper, Ph.D.
• Theatre and Dance - Michael Elkins, MFA         

Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, California 94002
Tel: (650) 508-3500
Fax: (650) 508-3660

School of Arts and Humanities
Ralston Hall 302A
Tel: (650) 508-3508