The largest college on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences includes 16 departments — everything from fine art to environmental science, mathematics to fashion merchandising. In addition to both Bachelor of Science and Arts degrees, the College offers a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and a Master of American History and Government for those who wish to pursue additional studies. Each department is committed to giving you unlimited opportunities to shine and each is devoted to graduating students who are ready to take on the world as confident, competent leaders.

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Why Ashland?

A Note from Dr. Dawn Weber, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
It’s a big, complex world out there, a world where yesterday’s rules and strategies may no longer apply. You need to prepare yourself in order to succeed.
The College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant academic community at the heart of the university undergraduate experience. Grounded in liberal arts, students prepare for careers in science, business, the arts, education, communication, government and service organizations as well as for professional programs and graduate school. With a curriculum designed to meet the needs of the 21st century, students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences…
- Are members of an intellectual community of student and faculty scholars
- Work one-on-one with faculty members to conduct research leading to presentation at professional conferences and publication
- Participate in artistic exhibitions, recitals and performances
- Travel with faculty members as part of a course or may elect to complete an intesive study abroad experience
- Impact the local community through internships, field placements and service learning projects
- Participate in the marching band, WRDL, The Collegian, theater productions, TV20, choir and numerous departmental organizations
- Develop life-long relationships with faculty members and one another
- Are prepared to contribute fully in the global community
As faculty and administrators in the College of Arts and Sciences, we pledge to…
- Nurture your creativity
- Arouse your intellectual curiosity
- Stimulate your imagination
- Enrich your critical thinking, problem-solving, writing and communication skills
- Strengthen your analytical abilities
- Inspire you to make meaningful contributions to our local, national and global communities
When you graduate from Ashland University with a degree from The College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll know how to think with reason, act with skill, live with values and be ready to succeed.
Welcome!
Dr. Dawn Weber
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
CAS Dean's Office
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Dr. Dawn Weber
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
202, Center for the Arts
419.289.5107 |
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Mike Hupfer
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
210 B, Center for the Arts
419.289.5103 |
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Dr. Cindy Moseman
Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
210 C, Center for the Arts
419.289.6894 |
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Patti Brown
Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts & Sciences 201, Center for the Arts
419.289.5106 |
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Amy Banbury
Administrative Assistant, College of Arts & Sciences
210 A, Center for the Arts
419.289.5829 |

