College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) reaffirms President Petillo’s recent statements and shares in his outrage, disgust and sorrow for the historical and ongoing acts of racist violence committed against black people in the U.S. and abroad. CAS acknowledges that the arts, humanities and sciences have been culpable in recreating systems of exclusion and oppression even as they have stood and continue to stand at the forefront of challenging these systems.

In accordance with President Petillo’s direction that we translate our “current feelings of sadness, fear and frustration into action,” CAS is committed to implementing curricular changes across our departments and programs and to partnering with our colleagues across the University to address institutional and social inequities. We state now and always our commitment to the celebration, safety and dignity of black lives.

The College of Arts & Sciences is the beating heart of SHU.

Our biggest college and home to the widest array of programs, it’s also the source of the career-focused liberal arts foundation that drives academics at SHU. From accounting and anthropology to theology and theater arts—and everything in between—the College of Arts & Sciences will help you see and forge connections between your values and your ambition, and between you and the world.

In addition to over 50 majors and programs, the College of Arts & Sciences houses the School of Communication, Media & the Arts and the School of Social Work. 

The overarching goals of SHU’s College of Arts and Sciences are:

• The development of skills in reading, writing, and oral communication; critical thinking; and, quantitative and scientific reasoning.
• The cultivation of intellectual inquiry, lifelong learning, and civic engagement, especially as relates to social justice and the common good.
• An appreciation of the value of the liberal arts and Catholic Intellectual Traditions, especially to foster multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to addressing contemporary problems.
• The preparation of strong leaders and contributors to the local, national, and global communities.