School of Arts and Sciences
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Dean’s Welcome
Welcome to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s School of Arts and Sciences. The departments and programs offer a rich array of courses that challenge students and encourage growth. The School of Arts and Sciences seeks to advance scholarly and creative activities through excellence in teaching, research, public service and artistic production. The school offers degrees in various fields such as, Biology, Communication, English and Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Music and Technology. The School of Arts and Sciences has numerous partnerships within the community and government that students may complete internships with and gain experience. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was recently selected for a $4.9 million grant from NASA to establish the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ NASA Advanced Research in Biology Center (LUNAR-BC). We are working with NASA to encourage undergraduate students to earn STEM and research-related degrees. The School of Arts and Sciences encourages you to join this historic university and looks forward to assisting you in reaching your goals.
Dr. Franklin Fondjo-Fotou
Acting Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
The School of Arts and Sciences provides the academic foundations for all disciplines, and as such, we work to make sure our programs are the best they can be. Our students and faculty strive for excellence, and recent investments in our biology, chemistry and communications programs are helping to raise the prestige of the School on the state and national levels.
The School of Arts and Sciences recognizes the importance of education outside the classroom, which is why we offer a variety of student clubs and organizations as well as research opportunities. Additionally, Arts and Sciences provides its students and faculty with international opportunities, which include study abroad, research, work abroad, volunteerism and internships in the Republic of South Africa, West Africa and Gambia. As we prepare students to become leaders at the local, national and international levels, we will help them to meet the challenges created by the global community in which knowledge of other nations and their customs and traditions will be no longer just desirable but imperative.
Join us at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and see how the programs within the School of Arts and Sciences can provide you with a well-rounded education that will prepare you for the future!
The vision of the School of Arts and Sciences is to become the premier School recognized for academic excellence in teaching, public service, and scholarly activities and to be valued as a vital resource by the State of Oklahoma and the nation.
The aim of the School is to:
- Expand students’ critical thinking skills
- Improve their reading, written, and oral communication skills
- Enhance their understanding of the relationship between past and present
- Develop their comprehension of scientific and mathematical concepts
- Identify and preserve human value
- Develop an appreciation for diverse cultures
