Through its academic departments and centers the school offers undergraduate degrees (BA and BS) in many areas of study in the arts, mathematics and sciences.  These programs include courses in the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines, and in selected pre-professional and professional programs.

Courses and programs at the School of Arts and Sciences are designed to provide a challenging education with appropriate classroom and laboratory work, research and internship experiences.  Students in the School of Arts and Sciences programs are challenged and mentored by exceptional faculty teacher-scholars to develop and grow critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, problem solving, ethical decision making and information technology skills that will become the foundation of their success in a changing global environment.

With outstanding faculty and state of the art facilities the School of Arts and Sciences constantly introduces new programs and courses to prepare its students for traditional and new careers and professions. For more information please visit the each department’s website.

Panayiotis Meleties, Ph.D. Dean

The School of Arts and Sciences provides students with the opportunity to obtain an excellent education in the arts, humanities, mathematics and the natural sciences. Studying with outstanding faculty, nationally and internationally noted artists, scholars, and teachers committed to innovative approaches to instruction and excellence in research and creative endeavors, students will gain a wide-ranging rigorous academic experience and preparation.

Their experiences inside and outside of the classroom will broaden their appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures, and will prepare them to be successful in their chosen careers and to become educated responsible citizens.

In addition to programs in humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences the School of Arts and Sciences provides courses that prepare students for admission to professional programs in education, medicine, law, occupational therapy, social work and others.

The specific aims of the School include:

• To offer and support the general education core for all students and programs with emphasis on writing across the curriculum, quantitative reasoning and literacy, critical thinking and multicultural issues;
• To offer degree programs that serve a diverse student body and communities;
• To encourage research in the arts and sciences disciplines, especially in areas consistent with the College’s mission;
• To provide service to the community, the College and the University through program development and outreach activities.

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