College of Arts and Sciences

Stuart Sidle, Ph.D,  Interim Dean
Michael Rossi, Ph.D.,  Associate Dean
Jenna Sheffield, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
 

Graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences offer opportunities for career preparation through the conscientious application of core liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Faculty with practical experience and engaging approaches to teaching work closely with students to cultivate their professional identities, skills, and awareness of global trends and challenges in their chosen fields.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers master's degree programs in five fields: Master of Science degrees in Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science; Master of Arts degrees in Community Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Industrial Organizational Psychology.

The Environmental Science program provides many opportunities for field and laboratory experience along with classroom instruction. Students in Cellular and Molecular Biology are training for specialized careers in the fields of bioinformatics, basic science, and pharmacological research.

Graduate certificates provide short, specific course work in several fields, including geographical information systems (GIS) and the psychology of conflict management.

At the undergraduate level, the College of Arts and Sciences offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in a wide variety of fields, from art and graphic design to marine biology, from music and sound recording to psychology, and a liberal studies degree. A combined five-year B.S./M.S. program in environmental science is offered for students who meet certain qualifications.

The College of Arts and Sciences sponsors a variety of cultural, educational, and artistic endeavors at the university, including faculty forums, performances by artists, and guest speakers.