of Arts and Sciences provides courses and degree programs that fit the needs of today’s students.
Professors
in the College of Arts and Sciences are knowledgeable and
engaging teachers who believe that vigorous interaction between
faculty and students, and among students themselves, is the
key to intellectual growth. Our professors are also active
scholars who stay current in their teaching fields and maintain
the respect of their peers. A host of successful alumni attest
to the quality of UNA’s programs in the arts and sciences.
For students who have not yet decided on a major, the College of Arts and Sciences offers advising services to aid students in exploring intellectual and career interests and selecting the courses and programs that will help them to achieve their goals.
The office of the College of Arts and Sciences is located in historic Wesleyan Hall, room 129. Dr. Vagn Hansen, Dean; Mrs. Debbie Tubbs, Executive Secretary; and Ms. Jennifer Holt, Coordinator of Academic Advising, are happy to work with current and prospective students to make the most of the many opportunities available.
Undergraduate
Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences offers majors leading to
the bachelor’s degree in the following areas. Through
cooperation with the College of Education, programs marked
with asterisks may lead to teacher certification for students
who complete a second major in Secondary Education. Clicking
on the name of the department will take you to the departmental
website.
Department
of Art
Art*
Department
of Biology
Biology*
Options: Professional
Biology
General
Biology
Environmental
Biology
Marine Biology
Department
of Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene
Chemistry*
Options: Professional
Chemistry
General
Chemistry
Environmental
Chemistry
Industrial
Hygiene
Department
of Communications and Theatre
Communications
Options: Broadcast
Journalism
Public
Communication
Entertainment
Media Production
Public
Relations
Entertainment
Publicity-Promotion
Radio-Television-Film
Journalism
Theatre
Department
of English
English*
Options: English
Professional
Writing
Department
of Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages*
Options: French,
German, or Spanish
Commercial
French, German, or Spanish
Department
of Geography
Geography*
Options: Professional
Geography
General
Geography
Department
of History and Political Science
History*
Political Science
Department
of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Science
Mathematics*
Department
of Military Science
(program leading to commission in
the U.S. Army)
Department
of Music
Music*
Options: Commercial
Music
General
Music
Sacred
Music
Performance
Department
of Physics and Earth Sciences
Geology
Options: Professional
Geology
General
Geology
Physics*
Options: Professional
Physics
General
Physics
General
Science
Department
of Psychology
Psychology
Department
of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Social Work
Department
of Sociology
Sociology
The College of Arts and Sciences also coordinates UNA’s interdisciplinary Bachelor of General Studies degree program, through which students who have completed a technical-vocational associate’s degree program and those who earned their high school diploma or the equivalent at least seven years ago may earn a bachelor’s degree.
Minor field concentrations are available in the following areas:
| Art | Geography | Political Science |
| Art History | Geology | Psychology |
| Biology | History | Public Communication |
| Broadcast Journalism | International Studies | Public Relations |
| Chemistry | Journalism | Radio-Television-Film |
| Computer Science | Mathematics | Religion and Philosophy |
| Criminal Justice | Military Science | Sociology |
| Earth Science | Music | Theatre |
| English | Photography | Women’s Studies |
| Foreign Languages | Physics |
Certificate programs are offered in the following areas:
Geographic
Information Systems
Gerontology
Law
Enforcement
Preprofessional programs offer excellent preparation and guidance for students interested in preparing for a variety professional schools, including agriculture and forestry, architecture, engineering, health and allied health professions (including medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, physician assistant, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, medical technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and allied health fields), and law.
Graduate Programs
Master’s degree programs are offered through the College
of Arts and Sciences in the following areas:
Criminal
Justice
English
Special Centers and Laboratories
Teaching, research, and public service at the University of
North Alabama are enriched by the special centers and laboratories
that expand learning opportunities for students and build
connections between the University and the broader society.
Center
for Critical Languages Research and Acquisition
Entertainment
Industry Center
Geographic
Research Center
Herbarium
and Plant Resources Research Laboratory
Occupational
and Environmental Health Laboratory