College of Arts and Sciences

We are the academic heart of the University, serving students across the institution and advancing understanding in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Through core academic classes as well as our diverse degree programs, our undergraduate students improve their critical thinking skills, participate in hands-on learning experiences, and develop life skills that will help them achieve success both in their careers and in their communities.

Our graduate students are part of the next generation of innovators in education, business, research, and government. Rigorous and intensive training enhances their disciplinary expertise and prepares them to take on leadership roles across the state and around the world.

The faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences are expert practitioners who have a passion for excellence and education. The depth of their scholarly and educational activities is astonishing: professional society fellows, international cultural experts, presidential appointees, cutting-edge scientists, Fulbright scholars, award-winning authors—the list goes on and on. They are the reason WSU students receive high-quality instruction and mentoring.

Our staff in the College of Arts and Sciences is exceptional as well. Their dedication to our students is matched only by their dedication to facilitating the smooth operation of the more than 40 units across three campuses.

The breadth of our endeavors reflects our origins: the College of Arts and Sciences was formed on July 1, 2012, by bringing together the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Sciences. The 2012–2013 academic year has been one of dynamic transition for faculty, staff, and students as we fulfill our new role at WSU.