Robert W. Evans College of Arts and Sciences Center
203-582-7360 (Central Office)
Administrative Offices
Title | Name | Phone | |
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Dean | Adam Roth | 203-582-7794 | adam.roth@qu.edu |
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives | Wesley Renfro | 203-582-7372 | wesley.renfro@qu.edu |
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance | |||
Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Services | Vanessa Gonzalez-Figuereo | 203-582-7376 | vanessa.gonzalezfiguereo@qu.edu |
Director of Career Development | Rick DelVecchio | 203-582-3998 | rick.delvecchio@qu.edu |
Departments/Programs
Department | Chairperson | Phone | |
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Biological Sciences | Deborah Clark | 203-582-8270 | deborah.clark@qu.edu |
Chemistry and Physical Sciences | Carol Fenn | 203-582-8254 | carol.fenn@qu.edu |
Economics | Donn Johnson | 203-582-8205 | donn.johnson@qu.edu |
English | Valerie Smith | 203-582-8452 | valerie.smith@qu.edu |
History | David Valone | 203-582-5269 | david.valone@qu.edu |
Independent Major | Hillary Haldane | 203-582-3822 | hillary.haldane@qu.edu |
Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
Justice and Law | Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox | 203-582-6141 | sujata.gadkar-wilcox@qu.edu |
Criminal Justice |
Alan Bruce | 203-582-8458 | alan.bruce@qu.edu |
Mathematics and Statistics | Cornelius Nelan | 203-582-8003 | cornelius.nelan@qu.edu |
Data Science |
Jill Shahverdian | 203-582-3663 | jill.shahverdian@qu.edu |
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures | Aileen Dever | 203-582-8500 | aileen.dever@qu.edu |
Philosophy and Political Science | Jennifer Sacco | 203-582-8972 | jennifer.sacco@qu.edu |
Psychology | Paul LoCasto | 203-582-3725 | paul.locasto@qu.edu |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
Todd Ahern | 203-582-6402 | todd.ahern@qu.edu |
Sociology and Anthropology | Xi Chen | 203-582-6408 | xi.chen@qu.edu |
Gerontology |
Catherine Richards Solomon | 203-582-5264 | catherine.solomon@qu.edu |
Sociology |
Xi Chen | 203-582-6408 | xi.chen@qu.edu |
Visual and Performing Arts | Elena Bertozzi | 203-582-7998 | elena.bertozzi@qu.edu |
Game Design and Development |
Elena Bertozzi | 203-582-7998 | elena.bertozzi@qu.edu |
Theater |
Abigail Copeland | 203-582-7301 | abigail.copeland@qu.edu |
Minors and Other Programs
Program | Name | Phone | |
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Anthropology | Julia Giblin | 203-582-8381 | julia.giblin@qu.edu |
Applied Statistics and Data Science | Jill Shahverdian | 203-582-3663 | jill.shahverdian@qu.edu |
Asian Studies | Nita Prasad | 203-582-3729 | nita.prasad@qu.edu |
Biology | Lisa Kaplan | 203-582-3588 | lisa.kaplan@qu.edu |
Fine Arts | Stephen Henderson | 203-582-3751 | stephen.henderson@qu.edu |
Global Public Health | David Hill | 203-582-3944 | david.hill@qu.edu |
History and Philosophy of Science | Anat Biletzki | 203-582-3930 | anat.biletzki@qu.edu |
Independent Minor | Hillary Haldane | 203-582-3822 | hillary.haldane@qu.edu |
International Studies | Sean Duffy | 203-582-8324 | sean.duffy@qu.edu |
Irish Studies | Christine Kinealy | 203-582-4564 | christine.kinealy@qu.edu |
Middle Eastern Studies | Nita Prasad | 203-582-3729 | nita.prasad@qu.edu |
Music | George Sprengelmeyer | 203-582-6426 | george.sprengelmeyer@qu.edu |
Psychology | Bill Jellison | 203-582-3724 | william.jellison@qu.edu |
Spanish | Aileen C. Dever | 203-582-8500 | aileen.dever@qu.edu |
Sports Studies | Michael Sheehan | 203-582-6439 | michael.sheehan@qu.edu |
Women's and Gender Studies | Lauren Sardi | 203-582-8215 | lauren.sardi@qu.edu |
For a complete list of minors, please see Minors.
Graduate Programs
Program | Name | Phone | |
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MS in Molecular and Cell Biology | Alexandre de Lencastre | 203-582-5024 | alexandre.delencastre@qu.edu |
Dual-Degree Programs
Program | Name | Phone | |
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Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/JD (3+3) | Lisa Bartone | 203-582-7207 | lisa.bartone@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/MSW (3+2) | Catherine Solomon | 203-582-5264 | catherine.solomon@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BA in Theater/MBA (3+1) | Abigail Copeland | 203-582-7301 | abigail.copeland@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Biochemistry/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1) | Robert Collins | 203-582-6407 | robert.collins@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Biology/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1) | Deborah Clark | 203-582-8270 | deborah.clark@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Accounting (3+1) | Donn Johnson | 203-582-8205 | donn.johnson@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Business Analytics (3+1) | Donn Johnson | 203-582-8205 | donn.johnson@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Journalism (3+1) | Donn Johnson | 203-582-8205 | donn.johnson@qu.edu |
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MBA (3+1) | Donn Johnson | 203-582-8205 | donn.johnson@qu.edu |
Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Elementary Education (4+1) | Christina Pavlak | 203-582-3192 | christina.pavlak@qu.edu |
Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Secondary Education (4+1) | Christina Pavlak | 203-582-3192 | christina.pavlak@qu.edu |
Dual-Degree BA/MBA (4+1) | D'Lisa McKee | 203-582-7913 | dlisa.mckee@qu.edu |
Dual-Degree BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (4+1) | Deborah Clark | 203-582-8270 | deborah.clark@qu.edu |
Certificates
Program | Name | Phone | |
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Spanish Language for Medical Professionals Certificate | Aileen Dever | 203-582-8500 | aileen.dever@qu.edu |
General Requirements
The requirements for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees are qualitative and quantitative. Completion of 120 credits with a grade point average of C or better is not in itself sufficient to qualify for graduation. In addition to the general Quinnipiac requirements, eligibility for most bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees requires the satisfactory completion of both arts and sciences requirements and those in a major or field of concentration. Specific major requirements are noted below under the individual departmental or area descriptions. Students should be cautioned that an average of C, or 2.0, in the student’s major is a minimum requirement for each major and that some departments may require higher standards as noted.
Of the 120 credits required for the bachelor’s degree, only 6 credits of workshop courses and/or physical education courses may be applied. Primary responsibility for knowing and completing all course requirements rests with the student.
Modern Language Requirement
All CAS students (both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts) must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Modern language courses may also count toward the UC Personal Inquiry II requirement. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Students with placement scores at the 201 level or higher have demonstrated language competency and thus have passed out of the language requirement.
Academic Advising
The College of Arts and Sciences places every student, upon matriculation, with an individual faculty adviser who can best help him or her form a personalized academic plan. An outcome of each academic adviser’s individualized guidance is that students come to understand the relationship between a particular discipline and a range of satisfying careers. Students also learn how an arts and sciences major can prepare them especially well for a life of consequence and meaning. Although the primary responsibility for setting academic goals and selecting courses rests with the student, the academic adviser fosters an ongoing conversation that cultivates self-reflection and development.
Students who enter the College of Arts and Sciences with a declared major are matched with a faculty adviser in that department. Each undeclared student works individually with an academic adviser to design a plan that is uniquely tailored to his or her needs and interests. During the preregistration period each semester, all students in arts and sciences meet with their academic advisers before selecting and registering for courses.
Career Development
In the College of Arts and Sciences, the career development office works with students to create and navigate a personalized career development program including major choice, personal branding, resume and LinkedIn development, networking, job search, professional development opportunities and graduate school advisement. Students can gain valuable work experience and explore career options through participation in credit-bearing experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research projects, shadowing, community service and part-time and summer employment.
Degrees in Arts and Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees
The College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees.
Collaborative for Interdisciplinary/Integrative Studies
The Collaborative for Interdisciplinary/Integrative Studies affords students opportunities through advising, coursework and fieldwork to put into practice the relevance and value of the arts and sciences for their everyday lives. It houses the Environmental Science major, Environmental Studies co-major, the Interdisciplinary Studies major, the Independent major, the Sustainability and Environmental Policy major, the Independent minor, and eight interdisciplinary minors (Asian Studies, Global Public Health, History and Philosophy of Science, International Studies, Irish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Sports Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies).
Independent Major
A student may design a unique major program to fit his or her individual goals. The responsibility for the planning of such a program rests with the student proposing it. A proposal for an independent major must contain suitable justification and a coherent curricular plan. The full proposal must be submitted to the dean for approval and also must have the approval of a three-member faculty committee, chosen by the student, which will work with the student to plan the program. Independent major proposals must be submitted no later than the first semester of the junior year. Independent majors must include at least 24 credits of coursework at the 300 level or above, as well as a capstone project or final evaluation project that is outlined in the proposal.
Graduate Degrees
Master’s Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology
The Master's Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology is a two-year program for students who have already earned their bachelor’s degree in a biological, medical or scientific field. The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences is to prepare students for employment in research fields available in pharmaceutical companies, universities and hospitals as well as to provide an excellent foundation for students intending to pursue studies in professional health care fields and doctoral programs.
Dual Degrees
The College of Arts and Sciences offers several dual-degree programs allowing highly motivated students to connect undergraduate studies directly to graduate degrees and professional preparation.
Minors
In addition to major programs, a student may apply to have a minor recorded on his or her transcript. The College of Arts and Sciences offers minors in most of the subjects offering a major as well as a variety of interdisciplinary minors and an Independent Minor. Arts and sciences students may complete a minor in one of the other schools to explore areas of interest in a pre-professional field while still obtaining the benefits of a flexible arts and sciences education. Students interested in a minor may consult the department chairperson or the faculty member listed for information/advising.
For a complete list of College of Arts and Science minors, please see Minors.
Mission Statement
The faculty and students of the College of Arts and Sciences share a belief in the value of a comprehensive college education—an education that requires foundational study in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts, as well as a concentration in one of 24 majors. A degree in arts and sciences helps students build fulfilling and meaningful lives and is a strong basis for a preprofessional education. Careers in the 21st century require great creativity, critical thinking and fine writing. The ability to think is more important than any narrow job preparation. The arts and sciences curricula require demanding study while providing extensive faculty support in small classes and laboratories.
Whether a student is pursuing a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree, he or she is part of a learning community in which students and faculty are makers of knowledge, not simply receivers and dispensers. Faculty and students study and experience a society increasingly defined by global, scientific and cultural awareness and a diversity of populations. The course of study provides ample opportunity for students to participate in internships that help to bridge their education and its application. The college also offers several combined programs that connect undergraduate studies directly to graduate degrees and professional preparation. Most importantly, students in the arts and sciences engage in an exciting, well-rounded program of study that is both fulfilling and rewarding.
Admission Requirements: College of Arts and Sciences
The requirements for admission into the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.
Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.
For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.
Transfer Requirements
Transfer students should apply for admission by mid-November for the Spring (January) semester, or by April 1 for fall (August) entry. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be provided. Most programs look for a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (some higher) for consideration.
Quinnipiac normally grants transfer credit for courses appropriate to the chosen curriculum, completed with a grade of C or better, at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology
- Bachelor of Arts in History
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Law in Society
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
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Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability and Environmental Policy
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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Cultures
- Bachelor of Arts in Theater
- Independent Major - Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Dual Degrees
- Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/JD (3+3)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/MSW (3+2)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BA in Theater/MBA (3+1)
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Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MBA (3+1)
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Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Accounting (3+1)
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Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Business Analytics (3+1)
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Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Journalism (3+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Elementary Education (4+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Secondary Education (4+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MBA (4+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1)
- Dual-Degree BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (4+1)
Minors
- Minor in Anthropology
- Minor in Applied Statistics and Data Science
- Minor in Asian Studies
- Minor in Biology
- Minor in Chemistry
- Minor in Criminal Justice
- Minor in Economics
- Minor in English
- Minor in Fine Arts
- Minor in Game Design and Development
- Minor in Gerontology
- Minor in Global Public Health
- Minor in History
- Minor in History and Philosophy of Science
- Minor in Independent Studies
- Minor in International Studies
- Minor in Irish Studies
- Minor in Italian
- Minor in Law in Society
- Minor in Legal Studies
- Minor in Mathematics
- Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
- Minor in Music
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Sociology
- Minor in Spanish
- Minor in Sports Studies
- Minor in Theater
- Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies
Certificates
Master's Degree
Dual Degrees
- Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/JD (3+3)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/MSW (3+2)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BA in Theater/MBA (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Biochemistry/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Biology/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MBA (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Accounting (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Business Analytics (3+1)
- Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Journalism (3+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Elementary Education (4+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MAT or BS/MAT in Secondary Education (4+1)
- Dual-Degree BA/MBA (4+1)
- Dual-Degree BS in Biology/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (4+1)