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
- English
- Geography and Planning
- Geological and Environmental Sciences
- Government and Justice Studies
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Mathematical Sciences
- Philosophy and Religion
- Physics and Astronomy
- Psychology
- Sociology
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App State’s Department of Government and Justice Studies immerses students in the political world on summer D.C. experiences
In summer 2019, students traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Department of Government and Justice Studies to get an up-close view of U.S. politics a...
15 countries, 6 continents — go globe-trotting with ‘Mountaineers Abroad’
From the Sahara Desert of Morocco to the rooftops of Venice, Italy, photos from “Mountaineers Abroad” — the theme of Appalachian State Universit...
American Council of Learned Societies funds App State anthropological research of Navajo Nation
Dr. Dana E. Powell, associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Anthropology, is the recipient of $5,000 in grant fundi...
Double Wood Farm scholarships recognize App State students for academic excellence, service to the community
Two Appalachian State University students received scholarships for academic excellence and service to the community during halftime of the Appalachia...
App State student presents Latina deportation research at national conference
An investigation of 2015–18 United States Border Patrol data performed by Appalachian State University senior Anna Biache, in collaboration with uni...
App State grad applies psychology degree to help youth through the Peace Corps
Recent Appalachian State University graduate Andrés Rosa ’19 is serving in the Peace Corps, applying what he learned and experienced at ...
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