Welcome from Dean Thiel
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic center of UM-St. Louis, Missouri's public, metropolitan research university. Grounding in the arts and sciences is the intellectual base for advanced study and research in academic disciplines, for professional training, and for responsible citizenship. Students in our classes engage in creative and critical thinking, learn to analyze multiple sources of evidence and appreciate pattern in complexity, reflect on important issues of the past and present, hone their ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and prepare themselves to benefit from changes in the workplace that require well-educated employees.
The campus's oldest and largest college, Arts and Sciences takes special pride in its nearly 300 professors, all of whom hold earned Ph.D. degrees or other appropriate terminal degrees. These teacher-scholars teach approximately a thousand courses annually. Often small in size, these courses enable students to exchange ideas and information with peers as well as the professor. Whether completing general education requirements or pursuing a specific degree, students have the opportunity to learn from internationally renowned faculty such as E. Desmond Lee Professor Patricia Parker (Biology), Distinguished Teaching Professor J. Martin Rochester (Political Science), Curators' Professor John Gillingham III (History) and Curators' Professor Richard Rosenfeld (Criminology and Criminal Justice).
The CAS provides over 4,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students with a wide range of accredited baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees and multi-disciplinary certificates through 14 departments, the Institute for Women's and Gender Studies and The School of Social Work.
Anthropology (B.A.)
Biology (B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
Biochemistry and Biotechnology (B.S., M.S.)
Chemistry and Biochemistry (B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
Criminology and Criminal Justice (B.S., M.A., Ph.D.)
Economics (B.A. B.S., M.A.) (2+3)
English (B.A. M.A., M.F.A.)
Foreign Languages and Literatures (B.A. in French and Spanish)
History (B.A., M.A.) (2+3) Liberal Studies (B.S.)
Mathematics and Computer Science (B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.)
Philosophy (B.A., M.A.) (2+3)
Physics and Astronomy (B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.)
Political Science (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) (2+3)
Psychology (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)
Social Work (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
Sociology (B.A., B.S., M.A.) (2+3)
Women's
and Gender Studies (certificate)
In addition, the College makes available in selected disciplines an accelerated
program known as the 2 + 3 (BA + MA). Qualified students enter these programs
as juniors and graduate after three additional years of study with both
baccalaureate and master's degrees.
Completing a baccalaureate degree program successfully requires intelligence,
commitment, discipline, and a desire to learn. Since we admit only students
that we believe have the ability to succeed, it is now up to you to confirm
our good judgment.
Please take advantage of the academic support services available on the
campus and do not hesitate to contact my office if you need help. On behalf
of the College of Arts and Sciences, I wish you success in pursuit of
your academic dreams.
Dean