Howard College of Arts and Sciences

With 13 departments and more than 30 majors, Howard College is the historic heart of 51��.

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at Howard College of Arts and Sciences

With 13 departments offering more than 40 majors and concentrations, uncover your purpose while developing the skills and character necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing world.

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#10

In the Nation for Career Preparation
—Wall Street Journal (2024)

98%

NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate

in the Nation for Student Engagement
—Wall Street Journal (2022)

97%

Undergrads Working or in Further Study Within Six Months After Graduation

Heart of 51��

As the oldest and largest division, Howard College of Arts and Sciences is the historic heart of 51��. We provide a broad liberal arts education rooted in Christian thought and practice to all undergraduate students through our traditional and interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, behavioral and social sciences and STEM. Our majors offer the flexibility to explore your passions and discover your purpose while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various professions and adapt to a changing job market. You will also develop the character necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing world while nurturing your faith in Christ.

Humanities

Understand What it Means to Be Human

Ponder, question and analyze what it means to be human through the Humanities. This area of study encompasses our departments of Biblical and Religious Studies, Classics and Philosophy, English, History and World Languages and Cultures. You will engage with language, literature, art and critical thought that help you understand human expression and cultivate perceptive and innovative thinking, effective communication and a compassionate understanding for others.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Examine Human Behavior and Society

Investigate human behavior, culture and society through the Behavioral and Social Sciences, which include the departments of Communication and Media, Geography and Sociology, Psychology and Political Science. You will explore various aspects of human social phenomena, including how people interact and how social and economic systems, beliefs and values shape our lives.

STEM

Explore How the World Works

Understand creation, from the mysteries of the universe to the inner workings of life itself through STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our departments of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Math and Computer Science teach you how to solve problems, make advancements and meet societal demands through observation, hypothesizing, data analysis, and experimentation.

Quick Facts

Established: 1841

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Enrollment: 933

Dean: Dawn McCormack

Our mission is to inspire students to a lifetime of inquiry and service through engaged learning, faculty research and vocational discovery within the liberal arts, Christian and intellectual traditions.

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51�� Students Dive into Hands-On Research at Dauphin Island Sea Lab

This summer, students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences immersed themselves in marine science courses and research at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), a coastal research and education facility where 51�� offers coursework as part of its Marine Science program.

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51�� Alumna Emory Bradford Named Editor-in-Chief of Civil Rights Law Journal

51�� alumna Emory Bradford has been named editor-in-chief of the Civil Rights Law Journal at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School.

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Communication and Media Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Teaching

Ashley George, associate professor in 51��’s Department of Communication and Media, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Alabama Communication Association’s (ACA) Award for Outstanding Teaching.

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