Richard and Sandra Cummings College of Arts and Sciences

College Information

Dr. Ruth Truss, Dean
Ramsay Hall
(205) 665-6508
trussr@montevallo.edu
www.montevallo.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/

Departments

• Behavioral and Social Sciences   
• Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science    
• English and World Languages    

Mission

The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences is to produce, educated engaged citizens prepared for a changing world. The College’s offerings; underpin the University’s unique public liberal-arts mission. Programs in the College emphasize knowledge, skills, and abilities that employers consistently value, including strong communication skills, both oral and written; the ability to research, analyze, and synthesize large bodies of information; and the ability to work collaboratively. These skills together foster flexibility and adaptability, allowing graduates to succeed in a variety of careers. 

Goals

Through integrated learning experiences that foster deep learning, practical skills, and experience, students will develop these essential learning outcomes: higher order thinking skills, a substantial body of knowledge, a commitment to use and appreciate learning, effective communication skills, an awareness of human commonalities and differences, and a concern for the common good.

Accreditation

The College of Arts and Sciences has one certified program. The undergraduate program in Chemistry has been authorized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to offer an ACS-certified B.S. degree in Chemistry. 

General Education

All students seeking an undergraduate degree at UM must complete a core General Education curriculum that includes courses in English, history, mathematics, the natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, oral and written communication, and personal development.

The minimum requirements can be found in the General Education Credit Hour Requirements section of the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section in this Bulletin.

Degree Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs in the following areas: