School of Arts and Sciences

Welcome to the School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences encompass the fine and performing arts, communication media, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. With 28 undergraduate majors, 39 minors and certificates, and numerous masters, 4 + 1, and graduate certificate programs, Arts and Sciences engage our students in transformative learning experiences that prepare them for professional and academic careers while also enabling them to understand and shape the complex and changing world in which they live.

Whether you are completing coursework for your chosen major or advanced degree, exploring new fields of study, or taking general education courses, you will have the opportunity to engage with your classmates and faculty in small classes with individualized attention. Our talented and dedicated faculty is committed to helping students achieve their greatest potential in and out of the classroom and also serve as advisors who will guide and support you as you develop your skills and interests.

Fitchburg State’s foundation in the liberal arts produces students with the skills to think critically and creatively, solve problems imaginatively, value diverse perspectives, communicate effectively, and engage the world ethically. You will have the opportunity to apply your learning through student/faculty collaborative research and publication, career-focused projects, hands-on community-based projects, study-abroad, and professional internships.

We would be happy to assist you in learning more about Fitchburg State University and what we have to offer. I invite you to tour the campus and our departments either virtually or in person and speak with our committed faculty and staff. My door is always open so feel free to swing by or reach out to the Dean’s office as well. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Sara Pollak Levine, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Explore the academic departments located in the School of Arts and Sciences.

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Behavioral Sciences Department

Offering Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and the 4 +1 Police Program, we're proud of our interdisciplinary structure that allows you to interact and study with a highly regarded and diverse faculty.

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Communications Media Department

Concentrations in Film and Video, Graphic Design, Photography, Public Relations, Social Media and Advertising Production, Theater, and Technical Theater. Majors in Game Design and Digital Media Innovation. Become an educated media professional.

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Economics, History and Political Science Department

Choose a major in Economics, History, Political Science, or Teacher Education and be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers.

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English Studies Department

Concentrations in Literature, Teacher Education, and Professional Writing. Students from all tracks take core courses in literature and writing, as well as the capstone course, the culminating experience for all our majors.

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Humanities Department

Art, Music, Philosophy, and World Languages, encourages inquiry and self-reflection by offering a practical and innovative curriculum that recognizes the increasingly porous boundaries between disciplines.

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School of Arts and Sciences Mission

The School of Arts and Sciences merges scholarship and professional practice in a wide range of innovative programs. Our faculty inspire students to think and communicate clearly, to recognize and value diverse perspectives, and to act creatively when addressing complex problems in their communities and beyond. We prepare students to navigate a world of rapid change, while developing a foundation for a meaningful life.