Overview

Through the liberal arts, students gain multiple skills, open minds, and personal growth—all essential for the global marketplace. The College of Arts and Sciences offers students essential foundations in science, the arts, psychology, government and international relations, mathematics, literature and writing, history, ethics, and more. The College is also home to many degree programs that can launch you directly into the career of your choice. In addition to serving as the center of the University's core curriculum, the College offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees, a number of associate degrees, and certificates. The College's graduate programs lead to master of arts and master of science degrees, as well as to a number of graduate certificates.

The College of Arts and Sciences and its highly qualified professors are deeply committed to real-life learning. We know that students' intellectual development and sense of fulfillment are achieved not only in the classroom but also on campus and in the community.

Integral to students' experiences in the College of Arts and Sciences are opportunities to hear debates about critical national and international issues. Several times each semester the College sponsors Global Issues Symposia that bring to UNH top names in diplomacy, politics, and public life to address worldwide concerns.

The College' s intellectual excitement comes alive, too, with IDEA, a series of forums where faculty members speak informally to colleagues and students about current research, recent writing, or topics of wide interest. Such presentations are followed by lively discussion among students and faculty members. The College also publishes a semiannual peer-reviewed scholarly journal, Essays in Arts & Sciences, now in its 33rd year. A journal of critical and provocative thought, EAS brings prestige and international visibility to the College.

The College adds to New Haven' s vibrant cultural environment. New Haven is a region with major libraries, museums, galleries, and superb theaters. At UNH, the College supports The Alliance Theatre, a resident company that is an outstanding collaboration among students, faculty, and community, producing acclaimed dramatic and music performances. The Seton Gallery is a well-established University art gallery featuring, in addition to a permanent collection, a wide variety of renowned artists and sculptors at shows throughout the academic year. The Gallery has recently welcomed the addition of the Phyllis and Fenmore Seton Collection, featuring the art of Papua New Guinea.

For students, staff, and faculty, the College has developed Arts@Noon events which, several times each semester, feature UNH talent in poetry, theatre, music, dance, and film. Through Arts@Night, the College presents entertainment events on campus for UNH and public attendance, with performances in various musical styles, comedy, and dance.