I would like to welcome you to the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. I hope you will find these pages informative and helpful, providing you with information about the many degrees and programs offered by the College. It is an honor to lead this College and its outstanding faculty who are focused on student learning.

Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences are dedicated to the ideals of a liberal arts education, offering general education courses that serve as a means for understanding society’s condition, the achievements of humankind, and problems facing the world today. Throughout the College, you will find highly qualified faculty with many years of experience teaching in their disciplines. Many of our faculty are productive researchers and are active as members of scholarly organizations. Students from all majors on campus take classes in the College of Arts and Sciences in order to prepare themselves for success in their programs of study and in life beyond the boundaries of the University.

You may choose from a variety of degrees available in the College of Arts and Sciences, including many degrees leading to teacher licensure. All of these degrees provide students with the detailed familiarity of a primary discipline. Students also supplement their chosen majors with courses outside their disciplines in order to understand about the world in which they live, to learn more effective written and oral communication skills, and to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Dr. Henry Q. Rinne
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
479-788-7611