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College of Arts & Sciences
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
academic adviser. The responsibility for satisfying all requirements for a degree and for ensuring that a degree plan has been submitted rests with the student. advisers assist students in curriculum planning, and students are encouraged to consult fully with their advisers. The Student Academic Services staff represents the College in the University's recruiting activities and represents the dean in such matters as petitions for excessive hours, change of major or college, and student withdrawals. Services also include graduation certification, information about college programs and requirements, and referral of A&S students to campus support services. More information and resources are available at cas.okstate.edu (https:// cas.okstate.edu). Career Services The primary goal of A&S Career Services is to promote academic excellence to enhance career planning and lifelong success. Services offered include career counseling, job and internship search strategies, and assistance with preparation of resumes and cover letters. Presentations on a wide-range of career-related topics are offered to classes and clubs. More information and resources are available at c (https://ascareers.okstate.edu)as.okstate.edu/advising/careers (https:// cas.okstate.edu/advising/careers). Outreach The mission of A&S Outreach is to extend intellectual resources, disseminate knowledge to learners at any time and any place, and provide lifelong learning opportunities. This is accomplished through offering high school and collegiate distance learning courses, international credit courses, and field trip courses. Outreach also coordinates academic conferences, industry workshops and seminars, and cultural outreach opportunities. More information and resources are available at c (http://catalog.okstate.edu/arts-sciences/https:cas.okstate.edu/ outreach)as.okstate.edu/outreach (https://cas.okstate.edu/outreach). Academic Programs Undergraduate Programs Requirements for all degree programs and options are detailed in Undergraduate Degree Requirements Sheets available online at registrar.okstate.edu/Degree-Requirements (https:// registrar.okstate.edu/Degree-Requirements). Graduate Programs Requirements for master’s and doctoral degrees are detailed on the Graduate College website at gradcollege.okstate.edu/degree (https:// gradcollege.okstate.edu/degree). Special Academic Programs The Honors College The College of Arts and Sciences has offered honors courses since the 1960s and has the greatest number of students and faculty participating in The Honors College at Oklahoma State University. The Honors College provides outstanding students with the opportunity to study, conduct research and interact with faculty and other honors students in a variety of settings designed to assist talented students who seek to make the most of their educational opportunities. Honors sections of many general education courses allow participating students the benefits of small classes taught by experienced members of the faculty, thus combining the extensive resources of a major comprehensive university
College Administration Jeanette Mendez, PhD—Interim Dean Laura A. Belmonte, PhD—Associate Dean for Instruction and Personnel Thomas A. Wikle, PhD—Associate Dean for Academic Programs Kristen Baum, PhD—Interim Associate Dean for Research Amy Martindale, EdD—Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services Bobbi Kay Lewis, PhD—Assistant Dean for Outreach Jayme Ferrell—Development Director Reneé G. Tefertiller—Fiscal Affairs Director Campus Address and Phone Address: 201 Life Sciences East, Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone: 405.744.5663 Fax: 405.744.1797 Website: http://cas.okstate.edu/ Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences at Oklahoma State University. From cutting-edge research in the sciences to original displays of creativity in the arts, this college is the core of the university’s vibrant academic and cultural community. Our outstanding faculty, staff and fellow students work together to provide an exceptional learning experience for our majors and graduate students. Arts & Sciences degrees focus on developing our students’ capabilities in inquiry based learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and written communication. Each degree and associated co-curricular programs prepare our students for the dynamic careers they will soon enter. The College of Arts and Sciences not only offers a wide variety of programs in teaching, research and outreach, but also supports and reinforces all the other programs of the University. Apart from strong programs in the natural and social sciences and in the liberal and fine arts, the College provides a number of more specialized and interdisciplinary strengths and a variety of professional and pre-
professional training. Scholarships
A number of undergraduate scholarships are available through the College and through the departments and schools within the College. Visit cas.okstate.edu/scholarships (https://cas.okstate.edu/ scholarships) for more information. Arts and Sciences students are also encouraged to apply for the variety of scholarships available through the University's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Student Success Center The Arts and Sciences Student Success Center includes resources and support services for students. Student Academic Services The academic advising process in Arts and Sciences is coordinated by Student Academic Services. The advising staff in Student Academic Services advises freshmen and undecided students. Departmental advisers provide advising for students who have declared their majors. The general education program in the College of Arts and Sciences allows undecided freshmen to make progress toward most degrees for up to three semesters, while exploring possible fields of study with an
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