Academics
Purposeful Academics
At the University of Saint Francis, we believe everyone was born with divine purpose and innate greatness—and therein lies our intent. The purpose of a Saint Francis education is to inspire your purpose, so you can build a meaningful life of virtue, service and joy.
Our 60+ academic programs provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts, enriched by expert faculty, personal support, direct experience, and Catholic values. Whether you’re enrolled in a traditional undergraduate, graduate or Leffler Academy programs, your experience will be personalized, professional and infused with our core values of ceaseless adoration, generous love and Franciscan joy.
The result is a 98% career success rate and, most importantly, a life of personal meaning and professional success. Live on purpose with the University of Saint Francis.
Colleges
Saint Francis uses two distinct colleges within the university to serve the needs of students and their academic and career goals. Our colleges are directed by deans who work with expert faculty to deliver quality instruction and guidance. This structure helps our students receive the finest individual attention. In addition, Leffler Academy complements the College of Health Sciences by providing streamlined workforce development healthcare programs.
College of Arts, Sciences, and Business
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Business includes undergraduate and graduate programs held in Fort Wayne and online. A wealth of diverse studies and career paths reside in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. From animation to accounting to biology to elementary education, Saint Francis students find the perfect path to career success and life fulfillment. Our faculty brings work-world experience straight to the classroom to help students land valuable internships.
Divisions
- Communication, Animation and Technology
- Creative Arts
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Sciences
- Teacher Education
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences includes undergraduate and graduate programs held in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, and online. Saint Francis offers the greatest variety of health sciences degree offerings in the state. The College of Health Sciences is well known for producing compassionate healthcare professionals who are career-ready the moment they graduate. This is thanks to the tremendous faculty, high-fidelity simulation opportunities, and strong connections with healthcare partners such as Parkview Health, Lutheran Health, and Franciscan Health.
Divisions
- Allied Healthcare
- Health Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Movement Sciences
- Nursing
- Social Work
Leffler Academy
Leffler Academy offers workforce development healthcare programs designed to provide students with streamlined pathways to degrees and certificates as they enter their healthcare careers. Featuring a pricing structure which builds institutional aid directly into the cost of attendance, Leffler Academy degrees can be completed in 1 to 2 years and certificates can be completed in 8 to 16 weeks. Leffler Academy programs are available in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis and Lafayette, with availability varying at each Saint Francis location.
Program areas include:
- EKG Technician
- EMT
- Medical Imaging
- Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
- Healthcare Certificates
Honors Program
The John Duns Scotus Honors Program at Saint Francis combines the great books and ideas of the liberal arts tradition with opportunities for independent study in each student’s major. This 11-credit-hour concentration is open to curious students in any field and includes courses in foundational texts, service projects, special topics and an honors capstone.