Programs

The College of Arts & Sciences offers 18 baccalaureate majors and 20 minors. In addition, students can also take courses leading to Virginia teacher certification in elementary and secondary education. Majors and minors in the degree programs serve the needs of students with immediate career objectives as well as those who plan to go on to professional and graduate schools. Unless a specific degree program is highly structured, students are given considerable latitude to select specific elective courses. Dual programs are also available within the college.

The College of Arts and Sciences supports the university’s mission to prepare individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world. In order to accomplish this mission, the College has adopted the following learning objectives.

1. Knowledge: Students will acquire in depth knowledge in a major field of study and knowledge in one field outside their major area of study.

2. Critical Thinking: Students will be able to pose, assess, and solve complex and diverse problems using a variety of approaches and methods.

3. Information Literacy: Students will be able to obtain, and assess the veracity of, information pertaining to any topic of interest. Furthermore, students will have the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and perspectives.

4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to communicate in writing and orally in a manner and at a level commensurate with their field of study and undergraduate education. Students will be able to communicate in a second language.

5. Technology: Students will be able to work effectively with current technology as it pertains to their particular field of study.

 

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