Invitation to Inquiry

The Heart of an Albertus Education

At Albertus Magnus College, your education begins with a question and unfolds into a lifetime of discovery.

Invitation to Inquiry is the foundation of every Albertus education — a distinctive general education program that shapes students as lifelong learners, ethical leaders, and thoughtful citizens.

Rooted in the liberal arts and Dominican Catholic values, the program connects the arts, sciences, and humanities in ways that help you think deeply, act with integrity, and live with purpose.

What You’ll Learn

Through Invitation to Inquiry, you’ll develop the skills, habits of mind, and sense of meaning that prepare you for every next step in your career and your life.

Students will:

  • Strengthen critical reading and information literacy to evaluate and apply knowledge responsibly.

  • Develop written and oral communication skills to express ideas clearly and confidently.

  • Practice scientific and logical inquiry to solve problems with rigor and creativity.

  • Build quantitative reasoning to analyze data and make informed decisions.

  • Explore aesthetic inquiry through art, literature, and creative expression.

  • Deepen intercultural and global awareness to engage across cultures with respect and empathy.

Albertus graduates are ready to lead with knowledge, compassion, and purpose.

Program Highlights

An Integrative Approach

You’ll see how every part of your education connects, from writing to science to philosophy, and how each course contributes to your understanding of the world and yourself.

Experiential & Problem-Based Learning

Learning at Albertus extends beyond the classroom through hands-on projects, service experiences, and collaborative inquiry.

A Community of Inquirers

Pathways connect you with peers and faculty who share your curiosity. Together, you’ll explore complex questions, reflect on what matters, and grow as thinkers and as people.

Curriculum Overview (48 Credits)

  1. Foundational Courses (12 credits)

  • The Examined Life I & II – 6 credits

  • Written Expression I & II – 6 credits

  1. Liberal Arts Core (24 credits)

One course from each area:
Mathematics • Natural Science • Social Science • Arts/Communications • Literature • History • Philosophy • Religion

  1. Pathway (9 credits)

Select a thematic Pathway that aligns with your interests and goals. Each includes a Humanities course, a Writing Intensive course, and an Experiential Learning course.

Pathway Themes:

  • Creation and Destruction

  • Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

  • Mission Earth: Health, Prosperity, Justice

  • Power, Equity, and Justice

  • Trauma Studies: The Phoenix Rising

  1. Senior Humanities Seminar (3 credits)

Complete your journey with a capstone experience that integrates your learning and reflects your personal and professional growth.

The Albertus Difference

  • Future Focused: Build the skills that employers and graduate schools value most — critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

  • Transformative Education: Experience personal growth through close mentorship and reflection.

  • Connected Community: Learn in small classes where your voice matters and your story is valued.

  • Purposeful Reflection: Discover how faith, reason, and curiosity lead to a life of meaning.

Begin Your Journey of Inquiry

Your education isn’t just about what you’ll do — it’s about who you’ll become.
At Albertus, you’ll find a community that helps you connect knowledge with purpose, intellect with heart, and learning with life.