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==== Special Jesuit Liberal Arts ====
The Special Jesuit Liberal Arts program (SJLA) was established in 1975 to model the traditional Jesuit liberal arts education that emphasizes [[philosophy]], [[theology]], [[history]] and [[literature]] of the Western classical and Christian ages while providing a way for students to fulfill the general education requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catalog.scranton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4599&returnto=2104%20http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/search/searchterm/University%20of%20Scranton.%20Special%20Jesuit%20Liberal%20Arts%20Program/field/subjec/mode/exact/conn/or/order/datea |title=Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA) |date=2017 |website=The University of Scranton |publisher=University of Scranton |access-date=11 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/clippings/id/58363/rec/1 |title=Jesuits Plan 'Ratio Studiorum' Program: Option Dates from Late 18th Century |date=24 August 1975 |work=Scranton Times |access-date=11 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/clippings/id/58368/rec/2 |title=Newest U of S Option In Classical Tradition |date=24 August 1975 |work=Scrantonian |access-date=11 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref> Through the courses, students develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills while also becoming immersed in a community atmosphere that encourages excellence and service to others and an awareness of contemporary issues.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/6802/rec/8 |title=SJLA: 'Old Style' Ed |last=Brennan |first=Jim |date=10 December 1981 |work=The Aquinas |volume=54 |access-date=11 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/17095/rec/12 |title=SJLA Reunion Celebrates 25 Years |last=Cassidy |first=Kimberly |date=26 April 2001 |work=The Aquinas |volume=73 |access-date=11 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=17}}</ref> Before the start of freshman year, the most qualified incoming students, usually in the top five percent of applicants, are invited to join the four year SJLA program. Students not selected initially may apply for admission as second semester freshmen or as sophomores.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/prpubs/id/4459/rec/11 |title=Press Release: Christopher Jason Perfilio Memorial SJLA Scholarship fund |date=25 October 1995 |website=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |publisher=University of Scranton Office of Public Relations |access-date=11 May 2017}}</ref>