Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dr. Jason Johnson, Dean Phone: (580) 774-7152 E-Mail: jason.johnson@swosu.edu
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a wide variety of professional and general education programs that also underpin and reinforce all the other programs of the University. The college boasts seven departments: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Chemistry and Physics; Creative Media and Visual Arts; Language and Literature; Mathematics; Music and Social Sciences. These departments offer programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and other baccalaureate degrees including an Interdisciplinary Studies option. They also offer a wide range of minor programs of study and provide pre-professional programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Nutritional Science, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physician Associate, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.
The faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences strive for excellence in teaching, exhibit a professional work ethic, and foster working relationships with students. Quality advisement and caring about the student as an individual are essential components of the college experience.
Graduates from the programs in the College of Arts and Sciences are provided the preparation required for careers, professional schools, or post- baccalaureate education in their major areas of study. Central to this preparation is their development as lifelong learners with the communication and analytical skills necessary to function in our technical and diverse society. They are also provided with a curriculum which fosters understanding and appreciation of multi-cultural diversity, fine arts and humanities, mathematics, science and technology, and the personal rewards of learning and living.
We expect our graduates not only to excel within their major areas of study but also to be knowledgeable and participating members of the local, state, national, and global community.
Each department in the College of Arts and Sciences establishes goals specific to its program, which leads to a quality education.
Degrees Offered
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences Option) Biological Sciences (Organismal and Environmental Biology Option) Microbiology Microbiology (Medical Laboratory Science Option) Biological Sciences and Microbiology (Medical Laboratory Science Option) (Dual Degree) Bachelor of Science in Education Natural Science Education
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Bachelor of Arts
English (Writing Emphasis) English (Literature Emphasis)
Bachelor of Arts in Education English Education
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Education Math Education
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Bachelor of Music
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS Chemistry Bachelor of Arts Biochemistry (Emphasis) Environmental Chemistry (Emphasis) Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Professional Program) Engineering Physics Bachelor of Science
Performance (Piano or Organ) Performance (Voice) Performance (Orchestral Instruments) Music Therapy (Instrumental) Music Therapy (Vocal/Keyboard) Elective Studies in Business
Bachelor of Music Education
Instrumental/General Music Vocal/General Music
DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design Illustration Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts (Strategic Communication Emphasis) Communication Arts (Film and Live Entertainment) Bachelor of Arts in Education Art Education INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts Associate in Science
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) Bachelor of Arts (History) Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) Bachelor of Arts in Education History Education Associate in Science (Criminal Justice)
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