Do You Want to...
- Write your story?
- Solve medical mysteries?
- Advocate for change?
At Wilkes, you will.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the place where you can discover and pursue your passions.
Within the College of Arts and Sciences, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills, enrich their written and oral communication, foster their research skills and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. It’s the perfect combination of practical skill building, personal development and engagement with diverse subjects to prepare for a variety of career paths. Whether you aspire to practice law, become a physician or preserve the past, you’ll find our programs offer the support and hands-on experience you need to achieve your goals.
What do you want to do?
With 28 undergraduate majors and 2 graduate programs, the College of Arts and Sciences spans the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Professors within the college are passionate and enthusiastic about their fields, and their courses are designed to pique intellectual curiosity.
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Our Faculty
Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences work closely with students and offer academic, personal and professional mentoring to set students up for future success. Many majors in the College of Arts and Science also offer pre-professional opportunities such as field experience and internships to prepare students for a fulfilling career or for postgraduate study.
Our Students
Within the College of Arts and Sciences, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills, enrich their written and oral communication, foster their research skills and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. It’s the perfect combination of practical skill building, personal development and engagement with diverse subjects to prepare for a variety of career paths.
Whether you aspire to practice law, become a physician or preserve the past, you’ll find our programs offer the support and hands-on experience you need to achieve your goals.
I didn't expect to have such strong connections with my professors, leading to other opportunities like internships. The student-to-faculty ratio here is phenomenal.
Yugadi Hullur '22 - Biology and Chemistry
Your college experience is what you make of it, I truly love everything I’m involved in
Neha Metgud '22 - Biology
Wilkes University provided me with unique opportunities that set me up for success in my career as a medical laboratory scientist. These experiences set me apart during my application and job hunting process.
Emily Kamieniecki ’20 - Tissue Typing Laboratory Scientist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Wilkes was a place for me to foster my intelligence and critical thinking. Keep your options open. Don’t be afraid to go off road and see what happens.
Brianna Schunk '20 - English, Individualized Studies
It’s nice because it’s small. You’re not a number. Your professors know you.
Brianna Rowland '21 - Musical Theatre
I chose communication because of the many different avenues I could pursue. I didn't want to make the wrong decision and pigeonhole myself into one career path.
Kirsten Peters '21 - Communication Studies
We build the sets, we do the lighting, we do everything working towards the show. A lot of other schools don’t get that experience and it really gives you an appreciation for everything that happens backstage.
Kristopher Tjornhom '20 - Performing Arts
I’ve always liked math. It’s so clear-cut and definite. There’s no gray space.
Sarah Hoffman ’20 - Mathematics and Dance
I really like Wilkes' program because it puts the emphasis on learning more than just what you want to do.... I picked up new skills left and right.
Danny Devito '20 - Digital Design, Fox Sports
I love what I do. Going to class doesn’t even feel like work. I have the best professors and the best people around me.
Sydney Cogswell '21 - Political Science and Criminology/Pre-Law
As a history major at Wilkes, I’ve enjoyed learning how to think more critically about history and how to research historical events. Studying history at Wilkes was one of the best decisions I’ve made
William Billingsley '21 - Political Science and History
The mathematics program offers a unique blend of pure and applied mathematics and computer science. The professors take pride in providing one-on-one mentorship and research opportunities. Wilkes has provided me with an outstanding foundation which will allow me to pursue graduate work in this exciting field.
Thomas (TQ) Smith '22 - Mathematics