Departments and Schools: School of Criminal Justice, Leadership, and Sociology; School of Visual and Performing Arts; Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science; Department of English and Modern Languages; and Department of History and Philosophy

College Leadership: Dr. David Macey, Dean, and Dr. Brad Will, Assistant Dean

For updated information, see our website at www.fhsu.edu/cahss.

Programs in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences foster critical thinking and problem-solving, develop oral and written communication skills, encourage rational reflection, and explore the histories and lived experiences of communities throughout the world. The college’s transformative approach to interactive learning prepares students to become lifelong learners, engaged and responsible global citizens and leaders, and successful professionals.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences major, minor, and certificate programs develop the creative, critical, and practical skills that graduates will use throughout their lifetimes and across multiple careers in a rapidly changing world. The college’s General Education courses likewise teach skills that are essential for success in every profession and prepare graduates to be productive and successful leaders at the regional, national, and global levels.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ programs place us at the heart of the university, fulfilling our shared mission to meet the democratic, economic, and social needs of our communities, our region, and our world.

Degrees Offered

At the undergraduate level, a student may select the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees; the Associate of General Studies and Bachelor of General Studies are offered as a degree-completion options.

At the graduate level, the college offers the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Liberal Studies, and Master of Science degrees.

Bachelors

Masters

Minors

Certificates

Mission Statement

Preparing students for successful professional lives, lifelong learning, and civic engagement in a rapidly changing world by cultivating critical thinking, social scientific inquiry, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and innovative leadership.