College of Arts and Sciences

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Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences 
World class faculty…timely and relevant course offerings…preparation for success in tomorrow’s world. It all comes together in the College of Arts and Sciences.

With more than 75 majors and 16 departments to choose from, the College of Arts and Sciences offers students opportunities for creative endeavor, research and educational exploration that transcend the typical classroom experience. Our prominent educators, who include nationally recognized scholars and researchers, are dedicated to providing a broad-based, liberal education designed to prepare students for success in their chosen field.

Please browse these pages to learn more…

Faculty Feature

Michael Sevilla 
Distinguished Professor of Physical Chemistry
Department of Chemistry



A California native who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Washington, Sevilla joined the OU faculty in 1970. During his many years on staff, he has served as the chair of the Department of Chemistry and as an acting associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences; he has also served as president of the Radiation Research Society.  Read More  Also, click here for Curriculum Vita


Dean's Message

With the fall semester just a few weeks away, preliminary figures show a 9% increase in new students in the College of Arts and Sciences, about double the percentage increase for the university as a whole. It will be a very tight squeeze in our limited classroom, studio, and lab space, but we will manage.

Fortunately, we are expanding our curriculum to accommodate students with a wider range of needs and interests.  Read More

Ronald Sudol
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences


Student Feature

Jenna Bourdeau
Biology/Pre-Med major


 
The College of Arts and Sciences features an
annual theme around which courses and events
planned. The theme for 2009-2010 is "Religion
and Society." Click on the graphic above for
Information on theme activities throughout the
year and for details on the related community
book Religious Literacy by Stephen Prothero.


NEWS Most Recent RSS
11/09/09 - OU actor Thomas Mahard to appear in feature film "Alleged"
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11/09/09 - OU's Veterans Day Celebration a tribute to students in the military
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11/06/09 - Annual OU awards banquet honors distinguished alumni
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11/06/09 - Celebrate Islam Awareness Week with a variety of on campus events
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10/14/09 - CAS explores religion and society theme with Prothero Essay Contest
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10/08/09 - Varner Theatre Season brings diverse productions to the stage
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09/24/09 - New academic labs offer modern equipment and support
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09/23/09 - Prospective students invited to Discover OU
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09/16/09 - New academic programs and courses enhance OU's repertoire
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EVENTS Most Recent RSS
12/02/09 - Science and Religion: Faith and Reason
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01/06/10 - (When and Why) Is Religion Dangerous?
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02/03/10 - Evolution and Religion
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02/04/10 - Robert Pennock Lecture: Creationism vs. Evolution
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