college of arts and sciences
With sixteen departments offering a diverse array of majors (many with specialized options), minors, and certificate programs that span the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences provides courses and degree programs that fit the needs of today's students. (To see the majors available in the UNA College of Arts and Sciences, click on Departments and Undergraduate Majors or Graduate Programs.)
Professors in the 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; Ms. Debbie Tubbs, Executive Secretary; and Ms. Jennifer Smith, Coordinator of Academic Advising, are happy to work with current and prospective students to make the most of the many opportunities available.
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.
