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Academic
Excellence
'CU
he University not only
provides an opportunity
for the physical, spiritual,
intellectual, emotional,
cultural and social development
of all students, but also strives
for academic excellence,
strengthening the liberal arts
tradition, and maintaining prior–
ity on effective teaching form
the cornerstone ofUSD's educa-
tional approach. And that all
rests upon the faculty. Their
dedication to quality instruction
and personal contact with stu–
dents makes USD special. Fac–
ulty members . constantly pro–
vided new challenges for their
students - to think, to learn, to
get that paper done on time (for
once() - and for each individual
to develop and strengthen his/
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The
School of ~ucatlon: A school that
offers teaching, credential, and degree pro–
grams In various professional areas.
The School of Arts and Sciences: The
psychology department furthers the stu·
dent's understanding of psychology as both
a science and a profession.
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her personal philosophy and in–
dividual value system.
They give of themselves out–
side of the classrooms as well,
finding time to be available dur–
ing long office hours, to speak
at Faculty Forums, or to advise
student groups. USD's faculty
drives students to better not
only themselves, but the world
as well.
The
School ofArts and
Sciences:
The
De·
partment of Biology offers a program
of
gen–
eral courses that for Instance prepares the
student for graduate or professional
schools.