College of Arts and Sciences

Departments
- Office of the Dean
- English & Foreign Languages
  - Students are exposed to foreign languages and may study Arabic, Spanish or French, develop their writing skills, increase their appreciation of literature, and develop into creative writers. Majors include: English and English Education
- Fine Arts
  - Students may major in Music or Art. Students majoring in Music earn degrees in performance and education. In Art, the emphasis is either painting, visual communication or general art.
- Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences
  - The Department of Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences provides assistance to students as they seek to develop professional and occupational competencies in mathematics and computer science. Majors include degrees in mathematics, computer science, and mathematics education.
- Natural Sciences and Environmental Health
  - The Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health is composed of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental disciplines. The Department offers degrees in the following areas: (1) Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Biology Education, Chemistry, and Environmental Health and (2) Master of Science degree in Environmental Health and Bioinformatics.
- Social Sciences
  - The Department of Social Sciences seeks to expose students to the social and political aspects that affect their lives at the personal, local, national and world levels. The Department offers five degrees: Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education, Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.

May 18, 2013

Academics > Colleges > College of Arts and Sciences

Formally created in 1999, the College of Arts and Sciences at Mississippi Valley State University emphasizes excellence in teaching and learning, with a faculty committed to scholarship, research, and service.

The College of Arts and Sciences prepares undergraduate students for careers and post-graduate study in the fields of art, biology, chemistry, computer and informational sciences, environmental health, history, literature and language, mathematics, music, political science, public administration, the recording industry, and sociology. In addition, the College houses a number of pre-professional undergraduate programs for students preparing for law, medical, dental, or veterinary school as well as those interested in preparing for allied health careers.

The College of Arts and Sciences is also home to three graduate programs in Bioinformatics, Enviromental Health, and Rural Public Policy and Planning . It serves all University students through its General Education course offerings, and supports a number of major programs in education licensure in conjunction with the College of Education.