Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences

The college consists of four academic departments (Human Factors, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences) and three ROTC Units. Prospective students will find very engaging programs offered in our college such as Engineering Physics, Space Physics, Human Factors Psychology, Aerospace Studies, and Communication. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Factors and Systems, Humanities and in Physical Sciences. Please visit the college departments for more information about the programs or the degrees page with links to summaries about each degree program.

General Education and College Experience

In addition to our degree programs, our college delivers most of the general education courses on campus, providing vital course work during the first two years for all our students.

Our faculty seeks to develop our students' ability to think critically and analytically and to accept responsibility. Our college students are expected to master the skills that enable them to communicate clearly and to interact with people different from themselves.

We encourage our students to take advantage of the opportunities to pursue cooperative learning experiences, industry internships, study abroad terms, and undergraduate research projects.

Cultural Activities

Our Honors Program provides students with exceptional backgrounds the opportunity to enhance their learning in their programs of study. The Honors Program Distinguished Speaker Series brings stimulating speakers to campus each year.

Our faculty is highly involved in research and scholarly activities which often involve undergraduate and graduate students. The Space Physics Research Lab (SPRL), the Atmospheric Physics Research Lab (APRL), and the Human Factors and Systems Research Labs are operated by our faculty and provide many opportunities for faculty and student research.

To enrich the lives of the faculty, staff, and students, our college sponsors the annual Arts and Letters series. These plays, speakers, and musical programs greatly enhance the cultural climate of our campus and the local community.

Dr. William Grams,
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences