Students in the College of Arts and Sciences receive broad training in the humanities as well as social and natural sciences. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences will find themselves prepared for any endeavor requiring analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills. The college presently houses the departments of computer science, design, environmental science, and global media and communication.
Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science aims to provide its students with a variety of options in the field of computer science and information technology. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in all of its programs. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to serve the local community while becoming competitive internationally.
The department offers three academic programs: Information Technology Management, Network Security, and Digital Forensics. The department is actively working towards accreditation of these programs, in accordance with international standards.
The department intends to open a research center for the study of e-learning systems, regional demand for and logistical considerations in online learning, and current Information System issues.
Department of Design
The Department of Design provides general and technical tuition in the creative arts. With degrees in graphic and interior design, the curriculum places an emphasis on application. The department is committed to teaching professional skills that allow students to plan and execute artistic concepts through visual communication. Providing students with the necessary technical skills and knowledge of materials, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of design principles, communication theories, and strategies for problem solving.
Department of Environmental Science
The Department of Environmental Science equips students with a broad knowledge base of the physical sciences, including biology, chemistry, and geology, in order to prepare students for careers in research, environmental protection agencies, or postgraduate study. Students will gain empirical research and analytical skills and learn how to apply their findings to market needs and public planning.
Department of Global Media and Communication
The Department of Global Media and Communication focuses on the methods, media, and processes of human communication. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of disciplines including rhetoric, linguistics, sociology, and cultural anthropology. A degree in global media and communication prepares students for careers as information analysts, journalists, and advertisers and for postgraduate study in the fields of communicative and cultural analysis.