College of Arts and Sciences

 

Administrative Officers

 

Interim Dean (CFAMC)	Mary Robbins, EdD (936) 294-2771
Associate Dean (CFAMC)	Brain Miller, DMA (936) 291-1117
Dean (COS)	John Pascarella, PhD (936) 294-1401
Associate Dean (COS)	Ann Gailard, PhD (936) 294-1326
Associate Dean (COS)	Marcus Gillespie, MFA (936) 294-1945
Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences	Stanley Kelley, PhD, Chair
Department of Art	Tony Shipp, MFA, Chair
Department of Biological Sciences	Todd Primm, PhD, Chair
Department of Chemistry	Richard E. Norman, PhD, Chair
Department of Computer Science	Peter A. Cooper, PhD, Chair
Department of Geography and Geology	Brian Cooper, PhD, Chair
Department of Mass Communication	Jean Bodon, PhD, Chair
Department of Mathematics and Statistics	Mark Klespis, PhD, Chair
Department of Allied Health Program	Jack Turner, PhD, Director
School of Music	Scott Plugge, DMA, Director
Department of Nursing	Anne Stiles, PhD, RN, Chair
Department of Physics	Berry Friedman, PhD, Chair
Department of Theatre and Dance	Penelope A. Hasekoester, MFA, Chair

Note: In the fall of 2011, the College of Arts and Sciences divided into two colleges: The College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication and the College of the Sciences.

 

Mission

The College of Arts and Sciences embraces the traditional aims of a liberal arts education: a critical understanding of diverse cultures as expressed in creativity, ideas and values. The College also strives to foster analytic, interpretive, creative, and interpersonal abilities, as well as communication skills, both oral and written, which are fundamental to functioning effectively in the University and in the larger community. In providing educational foundations which enable students to develop, evaluate and express ideas critically, the College hopes to contribute to the formation of responsible citizens and competent professionals.

Academic Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 10 academic units: Agricultural and Industrial Sciences; Art; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Geography and Geology; Mathematics and Statistics; Music; Physics; and Theatre and Dance.

 

 

Major	Degree(s)
Agriculture	B.S.
Agriculture-Agricultural Business	B.S.
Agriculture-Agricultural Engineering Technology	B.S.
Agriculture-Animal Science	B.S.
Agriculture-Horticulture and Crop Science	B.S.
Applied Arts and Sciences	B.A.A.S.
Art-Animation	B.F.A.
Art-Graphic Design	B.F.A.
Art-Photography	B.A, B.F.A
Art-Studio Art	B.A., B.F.A.
Biology	B.A., B.S.
Chemistry	B.S.
Computing Science	B.S.
Dance	B.A., B.F.A.
Forensic Chemistry	B.S.
Geography	B.A., B.S.
Geology	B.S.
Industrial Technology	B.S.
Industrial Technology-Construction Management	B.S.
Industrial Technology-Design and Development	B.S.
Industrial Technology-Electronics	B.S.
Industrial Technology-Industrial Safety Management	B.S.
Mathematics	B.A., B.S.
Music	B.A., B.M.
Music Therapy	B.M.
Musical Theatre	B.F.A.
Nursing	B.S.N.
Physics	B.S.
Theatre	B.F.A.

 

Note: This listing of undergraduate degree programs is correct as of November 2009 and does not include those degree programs being phased out.

*Pending approval the THECB.

Highlights

• Faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise through national grants and awards, publications, presentations, and performances.
• Undergraduate research is encouraged through partnerships with faculty members.
• Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have presented, published, and performed nationally and internationally.
• Mathematics Tutoring Center - The Mathematics Tutoring Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics courses.
• The College of Arts and Sciences collaborates with the College of Criminal Justice to coordinate the program in Forensic Science.
• The College of Arts and Sciences houses the Sam Houston State University Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics and the Daniel Reeves Center for Mathematics Education.
• The Theatre/Dance program has been rated as a top 10 Musical Theatre program in the nation by Broadway Theatre Project.
• Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences annually host state and regional conferences, symposiums, and festivals.
• Over 200 fine arts events are scheduled on campus throughout the year including art gallery exhibits, interdisciplinary musical theatre performances, dance performances, music recitals, and theatre productions.