The
College of Arts and Sciences
Dean: Suzann C. Buckley, Ph.D., Professor
Associate Dean: Richard W. Rodean, Ph.D., Professor
Location: CFO 1201
Telephone: (940) 898-3326
Telefax: (940) 898-3366
E-Mail: SBUCKLEY@TWU.edu,
RRODEAN@twu.edu
www.twu.edu/as/college/
The College of Arts and Sciences promotes an understanding
of humanity and the universe by fostering a community of student and faculty
scholars. The College is committed to the enduring values of a liberal
education as a foundation for a lifetime of learning, service, and responsible
citizenship. The integration of academic disciplines and professional programs
and facilitation of creative and critical thinking distinguish the College.
The College encourages collaborations and partnerships to enhance educational,
research, and career opportunities. Through a spectrum of innovative learning
strategies, the College increases educational opportunities for a diverse
student body, particularly women and underrepresented populations.
All of us in Arts and Sciences are committed to
the goal of preparing our students to be prepared fully to meet the challenges
of an ever-changing environmnet and to meet the expressed needs of employers
for graduates who are excellent communicators, analytical thinkers, able
to apply scientific and mathematical learning, proficient in the uses of
technology and culturally literate.
Within this framework, opportunities for students
abound to
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Excel academically
Honors course, research projects, exhibitions and
performance venues
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Experience an optimum classroom environment
The overwhelming majority of our courses are taught by
full-time faculty and the small size of our classes encourages student
and faculty interactions. The ratio of faculty to students is approximately
one faculty member per 16 students.
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Acquire professional work experiences
Internships and cooperative education programs
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Develop leadership skills
Student clubs and organizations
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Prepare for graduate education or direct entry into a career
Several of our excellent programs have the highest accreditation
and national recognition among the rankings of top ten programs.
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Begin the lifelong process of personal enrichment through
learning and service
The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of the
Departments of Biology; Business and Economics; Chemistry and Physics;
English, Speech and Foreign Languages; Fashion and Textiles; History and
Government; Mathematics and Computer Science; Performing Arts (Dance, Drama,
and Music); Psychology and Philosophy; Sociology and Social Work; and Visual
Arts. The Women’s Studies Program is also part of the College.
Programs offered by the College lead to the degrees
of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor
of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science,
and the Doctor of Philosophy. General degree requirements of the
University are found in the earlier pages of this catalog.
Please visit our home
page for more information.
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