School of Foundational Studies
Inquiry With Impact
The College of Sciences and Liberal Arts is home to Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. Courses offered include traditional courses in math, science, communications, humanities, and the social sciences as well as a variety of interdisciplinary and special topics courses that combine several disciplines together in a single course or cluster of courses.
Kettering College of Sciences and Liberal Arts Departments and Programs
More than 75% of employers say they want more emphasis on 5 key areas including: critical thinking, complex problem-solving, written and oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.
Meet the Founding Head of the School of Foundational Studies
Dr. Ronald J. Tackett was appointed in 2025 as the Founding Head of Kettering University's new School of Foundational Studies. This new academic unit will serve as a hub for faculty innovation across disciplines, allowing for collaboration on a more cohesive, human-centered approach to foundational learning, one that integrates academic knowledge with professional development from the start.
in the country by The Economist in producing alumni who hold patents.
in career preparation nationally, according to a Data shared by CNBC in September of 2017 ranked Kettering first in Michigan among colleges and universities for producing the highest earning graduates. The Wall Street Journal ranked Kettering first in the country in career preparation. survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal.
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