Administrative Officers
| Dean | Jaimie L. Hebert, PhD (936) 294-1401 |
| Associate Dean | Tamara J. Cook, PhD (936) 294-1326 |
| Associate Dean | Dana E. Nicolay, MFA (936) 294-1117 |
| Associate Dean | Anna Louise Plaisance, DNS (936) 294-4494 |
| Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences | Stanley Kelley, PhD, Chair |
| Department of Art | Tony Shipp, MFA, Chair |
| Department of Biological Sciences | Todd Primm, PhD, Chair |
| Department of Chemistry | Richard E. Norman, PhD, Chair |
| Department of Computer Science | Peter A. Cooper, PhD, Chair |
| Department of Geography and Geology | Brian Cooper, PhD, Acting Chair |
| Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Mark Klespis, PhD, Chair |
| School of Music | James M. Bankhead, DMA, Chair |
| Department of Physics | E. Rex Isham, PhD, Chair |
| Department of Theatre and Dance | Penelope A. Hasekoester, MFA, Chair |
Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences embraces the traditional aims of a liberal arts education: a critical understanding of diverse cultures as expressed in creativity, ideas and values. The College also strives to foster analytic, interpretive, creative, and interpersonal abilities, as well as communication skills, both oral and written, which are fundamental to functioning effectively in the University and in the larger community. In providing educational foundations which enable students to develop, evaluate and express ideas critically, the College hopes to contribute to the formation of responsible citizens and competent professionals.
Academic Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 10 academic units: Agricultural and Industrial Sciences; Art; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Geography and Geology; Mathematics and Statistics; Music; Physics; and Theatre and Dance.
| Major | Degree(s) |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.A.A.S. | |
| B.F.A. | |
| B.F.A. | |
| B.A, B.F.A | |
| B.A., B.F.A. | |
| Biology | B.A., B.S. |
| Chemistry | B.S. |
| Computing Science | B.S. |
| Dance | B.A., B.F.A. |
| Forensic Chemistry | B.S. |
| Geography | B.A., B.S. |
| Geology | B.S. |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| B.S. | |
| Mathematics | B.A., B.S. |
| Music | B.A., B.M. |
| Music Therapy | B.M. |
| Musical Theatre | B.F.A. |
| *Nursing | B.S.N. |
| Physics | B.S. |
| Theatre | B.F.A. |
Note: This listing of undergraduate degree programs is correct as of November 2009 and does not include those degree programs being phased out.
*Pending approval the THECB.
Highlights
- Faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise through national grants and awards, publications, presentations, and performances.
- Undergraduate research is encouraged through partnerships with faculty members.
- Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have presented, published, and performed nationally and internationally.
- Mathematics Tutoring Center - The Mathematics Tutoring Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics courses.
- The College of Arts and Sciences collaborates with the College of Criminal Justice to coordinate the program in Forensic Science.
- The College of Arts and Sciences houses the Sam Houston State University Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics and the Daniel Reeves Center for Mathematics Education.
- The Theatre/Dance program has been rated as a top 10 Musical Theatre program in the nation by Broadway Theatre Project.
- Departments in the College of Arts and Sciences annually host state and regional conferences, symposiums, and festivals.
- Over 200 fine arts events are scheduled on campus throughout the year including art gallery exhibits, interdisciplinary musical theatre performances, dance performances, music recitals, and theatre productions.