College of Sciences and Humanities
Dean: Dr. Marnel Niles Goins
The College of Sciences and Humanities is dedicated to promoting the formation of a well-rounded person, empowering students to reflect on our natural and social worlds and thrive as informed members of a global society. We seek to help students refine their current understanding of the world by exploring complex issues and valuing the knowledge gained from examining diverse perspectives. Our students learn how to ask enduring questions, identify central challenges and tensions, and work toward building equitable, inclusive communities. Our graduates combine the knowledge from their chosen fields with 21st century skills they acquire across the curriculum in order to ethically engage with their communities and make valued contributions.
Within the School of Humanities, at the undergraduate level, the college offers degree programs in digital writing and narrative design, English, history, liberal studies, philosophy, politics, and theology and religious studies.
Within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the undergraduate level, the college offers degree programs in communication, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology.
Within the School of Science, Mathematics, & Engineering at the undergraduate level, the college offers degree programs in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and neuroscience.
Undergraduate students seeking teaching licensure on the secondary level (grades 6-12) in biology, English, history/social science, or mathematics follow a prescribed program of studies that both fulfills the requirements of their major discipline and leads to secondary teaching licensure.
At the graduate level, students may pursue degrees in English and humanities as well as forensic and legal psychology. Graduate certificates are available in ethics and leadership in criminal justice and international relations.
In addition, the College of Sciences and Humanities offers many of the courses that fulfill the Liberal Arts Core Requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: For degree-seeking students, unless otherwise indicated, a minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a graduate course in the college. See individual programs for further requirements.
Nondegree Admission: Graduate nondegree admission, in programs that permit it, is limited to a total of nine (9) credits and two (2) consecutive semesters in the College of Sciences and Humanities. Students who are denied admission to a degree program in the College of Sciences and Humanities will need school approval before being accepted as a nondegree student. See individual program descriptions for further restrictions or requirements.