{"id":49217,"date":"2024-09-03T11:25:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/?page_id=49217"},"modified":"2024-09-16T20:33:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T00:33:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/skateboard-scaled.jpg); background-position: 50% 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Carleton University&#8217;s dynamic Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where you can study what matters most to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering over 30 undergraduate programs and the opportunity to explore a diverse range of subjects \u2014 no matter your Major \u2014 our Faculty fosters a collaborative environment of impactful interdisciplinary research and devoted teaching, preparing you for an exceptional future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University empowers you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore innovative solutions for contemporary issues like decolonization, social justice, mental health and sustainability, while discovering the transformative power of creative expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tailor your academic journey to your interests, equipping you to build the future you want for yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in exceptional experiential learning opportunities that ignite curiosity and unlock your full potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate meaningful connections with professors, peers and accomplished alumni, building a network that positions you for success throughout your degree and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immerse yourself in the culturally rich and thriving employment hub of the National Capital region, home to government institutions, national museums and galleries, celebrated art festivals, countless NGOs, a thriving tech sector and so much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, we understand that university is about asking big questions, expanding your knowledge, listening and learning from different voices, advocating for positive change and preparing you for the extraordinary future you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your journey begins here \u2014 welcome to the Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-512x341.jpg\" alt=\"student Gabriella Adibe\" class=\"wp-image-49280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Gabriella-Adibe-Cover-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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