Aligned with the mission of the University of Lynchburg, the mission of the School of Professional and Applied Sciences is to develop professional candidates prepared for continual success as integral members of their professions and society.
With nationally accredited programs, The University of Lynchburg School of Professional and Applied Sciences exemplifies a collaborative learning environment in which faculty and candidates engage in reflection to evaluate and improve their practice. Candidates graduate grounded in content, pedagogy, and practice thus preparing autonomous professionals who are confident in their ability to make a difference and serve as ambassadors for the profession.
The faculty of the School of Professional and Applied Sciences believes in guiding, motivating, and nurturing student learning through an integrated liberal arts education enhanced by rigorous professional studies at the undergraduate level and through intensive research-based programs at the graduate level. All graduates are encouraged to engage, lead, serve, and educate through varied experiential opportunities and learning-based curricula, including engagement in and service to a global community.
The University of Lynchburg’s School of Professional and Applied Sciences is committed to preparing educated professionals of strong character and balanced perspectives who become productive members of a diverse global community. Graduates will demonstrate the following goals and dispositions:
Demonstrate a breadth of content knowledge based on a strong liberal arts program and focused inquiry in academic disciplines.
Possess a depth of professional knowledge based on rigorous coursework and multiple diverse practical experiences.
Possess strong character and balanced perspectives, and understand, respect, and support human diversity.
Lifelong learning
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Service
Respect
Scholarship
Leadership