School of Arts & Sciences
The School of Arts and Sciences is the vibrant, innovative core of SUNY Plattsburgh. As the largest division, we offer over 50 degree programs and form the foundation of every college education. Our liberal arts education focuses on making you a critical thinker, an effective communicator and career ready. You gain hands-on expertise through extensive research, internships and fieldwork opportunities. The liberal arts is about solving real-world problems and becoming a free, independent thinker — a powerful practice vital for success in our world.
We are actively engaged in the scholarship of discovery, integration, application and teaching and provide vital service to the campus, community and discipline. With more than 50 different degree programs, most of the courses that make up the college’s general education program fall under arts and science.
The School of Arts and Sciences core liberal arts education develops students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can communicate effectively and are broadly educated. Faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences provide a supportive and encouraging learning environment for students.
Students may select a major field of study in the traditional disciplines of arts and sciences and in select professional and graduate programs and we provide ample opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom through internship, research and field studies.
Alumni Testimonials
Meet a few of our recent Arts and Sciences graduates.
Nelkys Molina, B.A. in Political Science
“My undergraduate education provided the foundation I needed to thrive in my work with the NYS Assembly and prepared me for my new transition into Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Health.”
Abrianna Mihalkovic, B.A. in Psychology
“Through my participation in research in the biology department at SUNY Plattsburgh, I gained invaluable experience in how to take care of a project from beginning to end. It felt great to be so actively engaged in a project that was hands-on and allowed me to grow as a student every step of the way.”
Arin Cotel-Altman, B.A. in Theatre, B.S. in Broadcast Journalism
“I am a news reporter and anchor for Spectrum News in Charlotte, N.C. I use the skills the theatre department taught me everyday on camera and for my storytelling.”