College of Arts and Sciences

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences embraces the time-honored traditions of a liberal arts education by providing both depth and breadth of academic study. The University’s innovative core curriculum, The Dialogues, exemplifies this goal in its ability to acquaint students with the great works of fiction and non-fiction from the ancient times to the contemporary world. Equally essential to the Dialogues and to the mission of the College is to provide students with the skills in critical thinking, writing, oral expression and research methodology that will prepare them to become lifelong learners in both their academic careers and beyond. The diversity of the majors of the College also reflects its vision. From Environmental Science and Policy and Political Science to Biology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Investigations, and Psychology and a BFA in Drama, the College offers students opportunities to explore these majors and their prospective careers through traditional classroom settings, as well as experientially through field trips, guest speakers, internships, and study tours. In all its programs and curricula, the College seeks to support the University’s international and multicultural perspectives, thereby preparing students for responsible living in the twenty-first century.

The following undergraduate degree programs are offered: Associate of Arts (A.A.) with a major in Applied Sciences; Associate of Arts (A.A.) with a major in Behavioral Sciences; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with major in Drama and specializations in Acting and Musical Theatre Performance; Bachelor of Arts(B.A.) with a major in Political Science and tracks in American Government and Politics and International Relations and Politics; Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Biology (with optional Forensic Science concentration), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Environmental Science and Policy; Bachelor of Science(B.S.) with a major in Forensic Investigations; and Bachelor of Science (B.S.)with a major in Psychology.