The College of Arts & Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 16 academic departments, one academic program, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the University's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.
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Departments
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences
- Computer Science
- Cultural, Gender and Global Studies
- English
- Geography and Planning
- Geological and Environmental Sciences
- Government and Justice Studies
- History
- Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Mathematical Sciences
- Philosophy and Religion
- Physics and Astronomy
- Psychology
- Sociology
Academic Program
Residential College
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College News
The Black Panther Party and the 1960s Black Freedom Struggle: A Panel Discussion
Oct 16, 2018
The Black Panther Party and the 1960s Black Freedom Struggle: A Panel Discussion with Former Party Members from Oakland to Winston-SalemWednesday, Oct...
Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 16, 2018
During Homecoming Week 2018, Brock Long ’97 ’99, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was recognized by the Appalachia...
Stories of Caring, Health and Community - Humanities Council Fall Symposium
Oct 15, 2018
October 23, 20189 a.m. - 5 p.m.Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student UnionThe event is free and open to the public.The Humanities Council fall symposium ...
Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Oct 15, 2018
During Homecoming Week 2018, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley ’84, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was recognized by the Appalachian State ...
AppSpeaks presents "Spoken Traditions of Appalachia" on Oct. 16
Oct 11, 2018
On Tuesday Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., AppSpeaks will host the first annual "Spoken Traditions of Appalachia" at HOW Space. AppSpeaks, a student group designed...
Medieval Studies Series
Oct 10, 2018
The Medieval Studies minor, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, invites students, faculty and the general public to the Fall 2018 Medieval Stu...
