Athens State Graduates

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

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College of Arts and Sciences - General Information

C. David Ragsdale, D.M.A - Dean

The current listings of Faculty and Staff in the College of Arts and Sciences and Faculty and Staff in the University Library can be found on the Athens State University website.

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to prepare students for entry into the job market or for continuing education in graduate or professional school. We are an academically diverse college, brimming with opportunities for all and our expert faculty and staff are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, experience, and credentials for fulfilling lives and successful careers. We pride ourselves on learning and growing together in ways that shape not only your future but also that of our state, region, nation, and the world.

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks to engage the intellect, excite the imagination, improve the scholarship of its students, and assist its students in developing:

  • Appreciation of their cultural heritage and understanding of their world
  • A knowledgebase conducive to self-growth and enriched life experiences
  • Fundamental knowledge, research skills, and computer literacy essential to lifelong learning
  • Competencies in written and oral communication

The College of Arts and Sciences consists of four Departments, uniquely situated on two campuses in Athens and Decatur. The departments of Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Health Science, and Nursing), Humanities and Social Sciences (Religion, History, and English), and Math, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, and Computer Networking) are located on the beautiful and historic Athens campus, while the department of Fine and Performing Arts is located at the stunning Alabama Center for the Arts, in downtown Decatur.

Advising and Scheduling Information

Academic Advising

Upon admission to Athens State University, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. Students should confer with their advisor at least once each semester. Although each student assumes final individual responsibility for meeting all degree requirements, the advisor will offer guidance in planning the student’s academic program. Any adjustments to the program of study require the completion of a Curriculum Adjustment form and approval by the appropriate academic administrators.

Scheduling

Due to possible cohort size restrictions, some sequencing of graduate courses may be necessary and not all courses required for a degree program will be available every semester. Graduate Students are strongly encouraged to contact their faculty advisor before withdrawing from any courses, as withdrawal from a course may affect a student’s progress through the curriculum and impact timely program completion.