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College of Arts & Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences supports the mission of Georgia Southwestern by providing outstanding education in the Core Curriculum as well as degrees in a wide array of disciplines. The use of evidence-based best practices in instruction along with ongoing assessments of student learning ensure the excellence of our educational programs.  Intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community are fostered through active programs of creative and scholarly work, co-curricular opportunities, and engagement with the community.

Departments

Biology

Chemistry, Geology & Physics

English & Modern Languages

History & Political Science

Mathematics

Music, Communication, & Emerging Media

Psychology & Sociology

Visual Arts

General Studies

Pre-Professional Pathways

Georgia Southwestern offers a variety of pathways that prepare students for entry into professional programs such as medical school, pharmacy school, engineering, and law.

Pre-Professional Pathways

Georgia Southwestern offers a variety of pathways that prepare students for entry into professional programs such as medical school, pharmacy school, engineering, and law.

Contact

College of Arts & Sciences

Crawford Wheatley Hall

229-931-2320
229-931-2270 fax
monique.daniels@gsw.edu

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

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Mission
Highlights
Accreditation

The Mission of the College of Arts and Sciences of Georgia Southwestern State University is to provide educational opportunities that emphasize intellectual development, knowledge, leadership, and skills that will allow students to prosper throughout their lives as productive, informed, involved citizens. The College strives to provide an environment where the free exchange of ideas, high standards of scholarship, and creativity prevail. The College is committed to offering educational opportunities that meet the needs of its students through fundamental course work for the University and by offering major programs that assist students in clarifying and achieving their professional and educational goals.

Only Glass Blowing Program in Georgia

Since the 1960s, Georgia Southwestern has continued to embrace the craftsmanship of glassblowing. GSW's glass program continues to remain the only public university in the state of Georgia with a glass blowing program.

Top Rated Programs

Our Biology, Chemistry, and Visual Arts programs have recently been rated as some of the top programs in the state by Niche (2023).

All programs offered through the College of Arts and Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and specialist degrees.

Choose from a variety of programs and cater your GSW experience. Most Arts & Science programs allow room for a minor or certificate program from any other discipline.

Degrees & Programs

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Leesburg, Georgia