Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences
Mission Statement
The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences is committed to serving all students through academic programs that develop creative thinking, critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills that are fundamental to intellectual development and professional success. Equally important is the College’s commitment to developing students’ ethical and civic standards. The College strives to integrate teaching and research within an interdisciplinary learning context through individual attention to students, innovative teaching strategies, effective use of technology, and the promotion of economic development, partnerships, and cultural pursuits. An innovative and responsive spirit guides the College, balancing access and quality with efficiency, diversity, and a commitment to partnerships with local and global communities.
The College’s departments and programs are aligned with the University’s threefold missions: teaching, research, and service.
Admission to the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences
Admission is based on the University’s general academic requirements. Applicants must also meet specific department requirements for each major. Transfer students must first meet all University admission requirements. Transfer credits toward the major or minor must be approved by the department head and dean of the college in which the program is located.
The student seeking admission to graduate program(s) is required to:
- Submit a formal application for admission to the Office of Graduate Studies. See Graduate Studies Admission for deadline dates and requirements. Students should also consult specific departments for degree requirements.
- Meet all requirements outlined by Graduate Studies for a degree status.
- Even though the applicant may meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate Studies, he/she must also meet the admission requirements of specific programs in this catalog. Admission to a department/program is not guaranteed until the applicant receives official notification from the Office of Graduate Studies. Students should consult the catalog section covering the specific discipline for departmental requirements for admission.
Instructional Organization
The Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences offers courses leading to degrees in nine departments within three Schools: the School of Communication, Arts and Media, the School of Culture, Community and Human Development, and the School of Natural and Computational Sciences. The first two years’ work is designed to provide students with a general educational background and to provide the knowledge and intellectual skills required for more advanced studies. During the last two years of college work, students concentrate on courses in their major field. Opportunities are available to cultivate related interests and to pursue electives that do not fall within the field of the student’s major.
All freshman and sophomore students in the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, unless specifically authorized by the department head and the dean before registration, are required to follow the prescribed courses as set forth in the catalog. Students should plan their course of study with the department head or advisor and should consult the advisor before each registration period.
The following degrees are offered in the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences:
| Program | Degree Offered |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | BA |
| Biology | BS |
| Chemistry | BS, MS |
| Clinical Adolescent Psychology | MS, PhD |
| Communication | BA |
| Community Development Planning | MCDP |
| Digital Media Arts | BS |
| English | BA |
| History | BA |
| Juvenile Forensic Psychology | MSJFP** |
| Mathematics | BS |
| Music | BA |
| Physics | BS |
| Psychology | BS |
| Sociology | BA, MA |
| Army ROTC | |
| Naval ROTC |
**This program is currently on moratorium and not accepting new applicants at this time.