About College of Arts and Sciences

At the College of Arts and Sciences, we offer you a range of programs of study and possibilities. Our goal: to prepare you to become a well-informed global citizen with the knowledge, flexibility, and skills required to flourish in a rapidly evolving world.

No matter your area of study, we invite you to explore what fascinates you, to delve into unknown worlds, to think critically, to question the status quo, to synthesize complex problems, to listen to others, to challenge your own opinions, and to communicate effectively.

“With the workforce evolving at such a rapid pace, liberal arts graduates are going to get jobs that don’t exist yet. We’re preparing them to be adaptable and flexible as the economy shifts around them.”

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Jeannette E. Riley

4,600Students

350Faculty

43Undergraduate Programs

15Graduate Programs

We invite you to discover your place in the world.

Our Impact

Our research centers and outreach programs are implementing knowledge to provide students with opportunities for independent and team-based research that impacts the larger community.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to creating a community where diverse viewpoints are elevated, barriers to success are removed, and students of all backgrounds are inspired and supported.

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Career Readiness

Communications. Creativity. Critical thinking. Build your skills and gain employment preparedness through our unique Career Readiness program: A four-year journey from college to career.

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Think big. We do.

Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are innovators in the classroom and leaders in their fields. Their diversity of backgrounds and perspectives contribute to an academic and scholarly experience that is inclusive, collaborative, and inspires big thinking.