The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in the following disciplines:

• fine arts,
• humanities,
• the social and behavioral sciences, and
• teacher education.

For its own majors, as for those in the professional schools, the College strives to provide superior liberal arts education characterized by close interaction between teachers and learners. Its goals are to impart to each student

• a spirit of intellectual curiosity,
• critical thinking skills,
• abilities in writing and oral communication,
• aesthetic awareness and creativity,
• familiarity with human history and behavior,
• a knowledge of languages and cultures, and
• an understanding of the bases of ethical behavior and the duties of citizenship.

Believing in the centrality of liberal learning to the mission of a university, the College is committed to maintaining a diverse community of teacher-scholars of the highest quality and to providing an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. It considers teaching and research mutually enriching activities and strives to make its knowledge and expertise available to professional programs on campus and to the educational needs of society. Through its graduates and programs, the College contributes to the cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of the state and nation.