College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Frances Ward-Johnson, Dean
Sheila Whitley, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Student Affairs
Sonya Ricks, Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs

Mission

The mission of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is to prepare students for a global workforce by providing high quality academic programs, scholarly research and services that are innovative and interdisciplinary. The college embraces the mission of the university as a land-grant doctoral institution with a commitment to excellence in all disciplines.

Vision

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a thriving academic community with clear messaging that conveys our values, accomplishments and relevance, as we achieve goals set for our students, faculty and staff.

Objectives

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University introduces students to the world of higher education and its many fields of human interests. The College provides opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavioral patterns that promote excellence and competence. Our primary aim is to provide students with a global educational experience which prepares them to perform in a variety of dynamic leadership and employment situations.

Through its formal curriculum and program of study in the arts and humanities, and the social sciences, the College intends to achieve the following objectives:

Provide courses of instruction and service-learning experiences that prepare students for professional or self-employment.
Provide opportunities and experiences for students to acquire analytical and critical thinking skills.
Provide training in effective communication.
Stimulate and encourage individual creativity and personal development through research and related activities.
Foster and inspire creativity, self-discipline, and objective thinking among students.
Provide the undergraduate academic foundation for successful graduate and professional education.

Degrees Offered

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is comprised of six academic departments with nine undergraduate degree programs offering 27 degrees leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with major programs of study in English, History, Liberal Studies, Music, Political Science, and Visual Arts. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered with major programs of study in Criminal Justice and Journalism and Mass Communication. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in Professional Theatre.

Interdisciplinary Degree Programs

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences embraces the institution’s visionary concept of an interdisciplinary university that “mandates overall high quality, continued competitiveness, and effective involvement of global strategic partners in marketing and delivery of programs and operations.” Specific interdisciplinary degree programs in the College include the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentrations in the following: African-American Studies, Pre-Law, and Applied Cultural Thought.

Degree Enhancement Opportunities

Undergraduate students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences may also broaden their learning experiences and achieve enhancements to their degree through the following university-wide special programs and certificates: University Honors Program, Study Abroad, Forensic Science - Crime Scene Investigation Certificate, Global Studies Certificate, Waste Management Certificate, and Customer Relationship Marketing & Management Certificate.

Degree Requirements

To attain the baccalaureate degree in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, a student must satisfactorily complete the General Education courses, requirements of his/her major field, and a sufficient number of electives to total at least 120 credits. The minimum scholastic average required for graduation in any department degree program is a 2.0 in all major courses, in addition to the overall grade point average requirement of 2.0.

Accreditation

All programs within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that have accrediting organizations have been accredited. They are as follows:

The Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Theater is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
The Teacher Education Programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (NCATE / NCDPI).
The Journalism and Mass Communication Program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Endowed Chairs

The Janice Bryant Howroyd-News and Record Endowed Professorship and the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professorship were established in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to provide increased mentoring for students, faculty support for curriculum development and enhanced expertise in research and other scholarly activities in journalism and mass communication and political science and criminal justice.

Career Opportunities

The curricula of the College prepare students for careers in teaching, research, journalism, radio and television, the creative arts, industry, government and entrepreneurship. Within the professional curricula, students may pursue studies which lead to careers in law, politics, librarianship, teaching and the ministry.

Semester Load Limit

The normal schedule is 15-16 credit hours per semester. No student may register for more than 18 semester hours per semester without permission of the Dean.

Academic Advisement

To assist students in meeting graduation requirements, a system of academic advisement is provided in all departments. Academic advising is essential for assuring students that the courses they are taking include the required courses of their particular departments and desired degrees. It also assists in helping students make maximum use of the learning opportunities at the University and in helping them address academic problems or concerns.

Admission Requirements

See specific descriptions for admission requirements for programs in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Requirements for graduation vary from department to department. Therefore, students must be certain to satisfy departmental requirements. Students are responsible for meeting all academic requirements for graduation.

General Education Requirements

Students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

All undergraduate students at the University must fulfill a minimum of 32 credit hours of approved General Education courses in the following areas: Written Communication (6 credit hours), Mathematical, Logical and Analytical Reasoning (6 credit hours), Scientific Reasoning (7 credit hours), Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours), Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credit hours), African-American Culture and History (3 credit hours), Global Awareness (3 credit hours), and Student Success (1 credit hour). Refer to the General Education section for further details.

Transfer students with or without an AA or AS degree should also refer to the General Education section for further details.

Students planning to enter teaching fields should also be knowledgeable about the semester hour requirements of these programs.

Students should also be aware that satisfactory advanced placement scores and / or comparable experiential evidence may be used to satisfy some of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. Students should consult the chairperson of their respective departments for information.