Mission:
The School of Arts and Sciences seeks to advance scholarly and creative activities through excellence in teaching, research, public service and artistic production. These elements will be used to enhance undergraduate education in science, social sciences, English, mathematics, technology, communication, and the arts, as well as offer an exemplary core of general education courses for all units of the University.
Program Process:
To further enhance its position and increase visibility among regional tier one universities, the School of Arts and Sciences will invest in selected academic programs that will advance the School at the state and national levels in the areas of biology and chemistry. The School of arts and Sciences provides the intellectual underpinning for all disciplines. The School of Arts and Sciences recognizes the need and benefit of extending learning beyond America's borders. Each year the School provides its students and faculty with international opportunities to include study abroad, research, work abroad, volunteerism and internships in the Republic of South Africa, West Africa and The Gambia. As we prepare students to become leaders at the local, national and international levels, we will help them to meet the challenges created by the global community in which knowledge of other nations and their customs and traditions will be no longer just desirable but imperative.
Vision:
The vision of the School of Arts and Sciences is to become the premier School recognized for academic excellence in teaching, public service, and scholarly activities and to be valued as a vital resource by the State of Oklahoma and the nation.
Purpose/Goals:
The School of Arts and Sciences provides the intellectual focus around which the academic life of the University revolves. The aim of the School is to:
- Expand students' critical thinking skills
- Improve their reading, written, and oral communication skills
- Enhance their understanding of the relationship between past and present
- Develop their comprehension of scientific and mathematical concepts
- Identify and preserve human value
- Develop an appreciation for diverse cultures.
Departments and Degree Programs:
Five (5) Departments and (18) programs comprise the School of Arts and Sciences.
Department of Communication and English
Broadcast Journalism
English
English Education
Theatre Arts
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Department of Natural Sciences
Biology
Biology Education
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
Corrections
Music Education
Sociology
Department of Technology
Technology
Technology Education
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