Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives.
As Lehigh’s largest and most diverse college, we are home to the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. With 2,361 undergraduate students, 323 graduate students, 270 full-time faculty and 90 professional staff, we offer the intimacy of a liberal arts college, yet our size means we benefit from the resources of a major research university. Our faculty are accomplished scholars, artists, and writers, recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields. Everyone at the College of Arts and Sciences shares a commitment to the integration of teaching and scholarship to create innovative, dynamic curricula in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Explore The World
Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students for the complexity of the world—the world they will shape upon graduation. Students are challenged with competing visions and values which they must work to understand before learning how to respond effectively. The College of Arts and Sciences is a space for the passionate exchanges of ideas. Graduates can anticipate and lead change, view challenges as opportunities, turn knowledge into action, and make a difference in the world. We maximize student growth and development while placing the individual in the broader context of human culture and the natural world. Our classrooms extend beyond four walls to the broader community and to countries spanning the globe.
Discover Yourself
Regardless of your aspirations, the programs in the College of Arts and Sciences will challenge your assumptions, broaden your abilities, and expand your prospects. In the College of Arts and Sciences, you will learn, grow, share ideas, and develop a sense of direction that lasts a lifetime. The college provides a learning environment that pairs students with faculty who are driving the intellectual development of their disciplines. Across 18 departments, the College of Arts and Sciences offers over 35 departments and programs so you can forge your individualized path and pursue your passions. Be a part of a lifelong learning environment with diverse academic possibilities and countless opportunities for personal growth. Whether it’s to advance your career goals, find new horizons, or nurture your soul, discover our programs that engage, enrich, inform, challenge, and inspire.