The School of Arts and Sciences offers programs of study leading to a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas:  biology, communications and information technology, English, history, mathematics, and public service; additionally, students may pursue an A.A. or A.S. degree in any one of 23 areas of study. 

Realizing that a successful college education is grounded in a sure understanding of the arts and sciences, the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences is committed to providing excellent instruction in both Core Curriculum courses and in upper-level courses leading to the baccalaureate degree. 

The faculty takes pride in creating a culture of teaching and learning that welcomes students into the undergraduate experience and guides them toward achievement in their academic and career goals. 

The School of Arts and Sciences consists of five academic departments:

• Department of Humanities
  Chair: Dr. Debra Holmes Matthews
• Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
  Chair: Dr. Barry Monk
• Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Interim Chair: Dr. David Davis
• Department of History and Political Science Interim Chair: Dr. Stephen Taylor
• Department of Psychology and Sociology
  Interim Chair: Dr. William Upton

Faculty and administrative offices for the School of Arts and Sciences are located in the Humanities/Social Sciences Building and the Charles H. Jones Building. The School of Arts and Sciences was created with the consolidation of the former Divisions of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Math.