The College of Arts and Sciences encompasses all undergraduate programs in the liberal arts. A strong liberal arts education provides students with an in-depth knowledge and skill in a focused area of study as well as a broad base of understanding and interdisciplinary experience. Within the College of Arts and Sciences, three divisions - Arts and Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences - house a range of academic and interdisciplinary programs which sponsor the Foundation for Leadership general education curriculum, undergraduate majors, minors, and elective courses.

To succeed in today's rapidly changing world, individuals must become self-directed, independent, life-long learners who can communicate clearly, think analytically, and solve problems creatively. These skills are some of the tangible results of the curriculum offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.