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03/03/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest academic unit at North Carolina A&T. Virtually every student at the university passes through one of our six departments, no matter what their major, because the knowledge and coursework our college provides form the heart of a well-rounded education.
If you choose to major in one of our degree programs, you will be well prepared to begin a career in a wide variety of creative and important pursuits. Through excellent instruction, internships, study abroad programs and service-learning opportunities, you will hone your critical thinking skills, engage in contemporary research and develop creative problem-solving abilities. Our graduates are recruited by research institutions, businesses and government agencies. Many continue their studies at some of the most prestigious graduate schools in the country.
Use the links below to learn more about our six departments of focus and the degrees available in each:
- B.A. English Literature
- B.A. English (African-American Literature)
- B.A. English (Creative Writing)
- B.A. English (Technical Writing)
- B.A. English (English Secondary Education)
- Minor in English
- M.A. English and African-American Literature
- M.A.T. English Education
- B.A. History
- B.A. Political Science
- B.S. History, Secondary Education
- Minor History
- Minor Military Leadership
- Minor African-American/African History
- M.A.T. History Education
Journalism and Mass Communication
- B.S. Journalism & Mass Communication (Mass Media Production)
- B.S. Journalism & Mass Communication (Multimedia Journalism)
- B.S. Journalism & Mass Communication (Public Relations)
- B.A. Liberal Studies (African-American Studies)
- B.A. Liberal Studies (Applied Cultural Thought)
- B.A. Liberal Studies (Pre-Law)
Visual & Performing Arts/Theater & Dance
- B.A. Visual Arts, Design
- B.A. Visual Arts, Visual Media (Graphic) Design
- B.S. Secondary Education (Art Education)
DRAFT
Essentially every Aggie passes through one of six departments housed in the College of Arts, Humanities and Socially Sciences (CAHSS) prior to graduation, making it the most influential academic unit at North Carolina A&T State University.
CAHSS faculty and staff members ensure students receive a well-rounded education, preparing them to be productive and informed global citizens, as well as influential leaders in their respective fields.
The college was recognized recently as the largest producer in the nation of Black graduates in both journalism and liberal arts. Our Department of Criminal Justice continues to attract student interest as more desire to make a difference in the field.
If you choose to major in one of our degree programs, you will be well prepared to begin a career in a wide variety of creative and important pursuits. Through excellent instruction, internships, study abroad programs and service-learning opportunities, you will hone your critical thinking skills, engage in contemporary research and develop creative problem-solving abilities. Our graduates are recruited by research institutions, businesses and government agencies, and many continue their studies at some of the most prestigious graduate programs in the country.
CAHSS is committed to interdisciplinary instruction and enlightenment. The college established an annual STEAM Lecture Series focuses on engaging audiences interested in the integration of science, technology, engineering, math, arts and humanities. The most recent lecture featured New York Times best-selling author Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the thought-provoking book, “Hidden Figures,” which inspired the movie by the same name.
Notable A&T/CAHSS Alumni
*The Honorable Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court Henry E. Frye and Emmy-winning public servant Shirley T. Frye
*Entrepreneur and author Janice Bryant Howroyd
Oscar winner Terrence J
* - denotes A&T alumni who have endowed professorships in CAHSS
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