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.
Experience the College of Arts and Sciences
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
Education in Action
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College News
College of Arts and Sciences Students take the top three awards at 3 Minute Thesis Competition at Appalachian
Nov 13, 2018
Appalachian State University Cratis D. Williams Graduate School’s 2018 “3 Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition was held in October with a total of 3...
Renovated RV creates educational opportunities for Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Nov 12, 2018
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences salvaged a forgotten recreational vehicle and gave it new life—as a laboratory on wheels for...
A Framework for STEM Teaching and Learning
Nov 9, 2018
Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Director of Teacher Education & Engagement in the College...
Former U.S. Marine Becca Ryan says she’s glad she chose Appalachian
Nov 8, 2018
Global studies major Becca Ryan says she “nailed it” by choosing to enroll at Appalachian State University after serving in the U.S. Marines — f...
What the Cracks and Mold Had to Say During the Monsoon Season
Nov 8, 2018
Dr. Christina Verano SornitoWednesday, Nov. 14, 201812:00 p.m.Anne Belk Hall, Room 342Film scholar Bliss Cua-Lim says of hauntings in her reading of A...
Celebrate Global Studies by Supporting Student Study Abroad Opportunities
Nov 7, 2018
Department of Cultural, Gender and Global Studies Fundraises for Student OpportunitiesWednesday, Nov. 14, 20187-9 pm.The Gamekeeper Restaurant3005 Shu...
