CASL students and faculty are deeply connected to the communities around them. From working with local schools, museums, and nonprofits to partnering with organizations like the Arab American National Museum and leading projects such as the InsideOut Prison exchange, students get to make a difference in Dearborn and Southeast Michigan, while building valuable professional skills.

At CASL, learning goes beyond the classroom. Students gain hands-on experience through opportunities like assisting with cold case investigations alongside the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, participating in archaeological digs at River Raisin, conducting cancer research in faculty labs, and using brain cap technology to explore psychology and human behavior. We currently have nearly 350 courses that include PBL practices. 

Students at CASL do not have to wait until graduate school to do meaningful research. They work alongside faculty on projects in the sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the arts — from air quality and happiness studies to microbiology, AI, economics, archaeology, and public history.

CASL prepares students for what comes next by connecting academics with real-world experiences. Through internships, career panels, alumni networking, faculty mentoring, and events like CASL Career Day, students build the confidence, skills, and connections they need to launch successful careers.

In a rapidly changing world, CASL students learn the human skills that matter most. Critical thinking, communication, creativity, ethical decision-making, adaptability, and problem-solving are paired with emerging technologies like AI to prepare students to lead in any industry.