College of Arts and Sciences

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Thomas C. Richardson, Dean

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide quality classroom instruction, practical learning experiences, and academic and cultural enrichment opportunities that will lead to successful student learning. Through the programs in its six departments, the College provides students with a focused course of study that will prepare them for graduate or professional schools or employment. The College also provides students with a solid educational foundation in the liberal arts that will prepare them for continued personal and intellectual growth after graduation.

Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers academic programs through the departments of Art and Design; Communication; History, Political Science, and Geography; Languages, Literature, and Philosophy; Music and Theatre; and Sciences and Mathematics. Additionally, the College offers minors or courses in Film Studies, French, International Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Religious Studies, and Women’s Studies, as well as a certificate program in Teaching English as a Second Language. For students interested in going to professional schools after MUW, academic advisors help students select the appropriate courses to meet application requirements for medical or dental schools, pharmacy or veterinary medicine programs, law or other professional schools. The College also cooperates with Mississippi State University and Auburn University to offer dual-degree programs in engineering.

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