2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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Lynn Sargeant, Dean
Jason Zimmerman, Associate Dean
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Wagner Hall 251, Box 2275A
605-688-4723
Overview
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences serves two significant functions within the University. It provides instruction in the University’s core requirement for a liberal education as well as education in specific disciplines. A liberal education gives students the means to test ideas, beliefs, and facts. It exposes them to a variety of academic disciplines that will broaden and deepen their perspectives and enables them to continue the learning process as educated citizens. Students study the ways of thinking and expression that are intrinsic to the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students receive education on the scientific method, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and cogent expression. They develop intellectual skills, humanistic understanding, and aesthetic appreciation. Such an education increases the usefulness of career planning and specialization by laying a foundation for lifelong values. The departments and programs in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offer major and/or minor programs leading to certificates and associate, bachelor, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Departments & Schools
Department of Aerospace Studies
Department of Architecture
Department of English
Department of Military Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology & Rural Studies
Ness School of Management and Economics
School of American & Global Studies
School of Communication & Journalism
School of Design
School of Performing Arts
Degrees Offered
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Science
Master of Architecture*
Master of Arts*
Master of Mass Communication*
Master of Science*
Doctor of Philosophy*
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.
Degree Requirements
All general university requirements must be met to qualify for the bachelor’s degrees in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, the following special requirements and rules have been established for all graduates of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences:
- The requirements of one of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences departmental majors must be met. Specific requirements are listed under each department. Courses taken in the major may be used to fulfill university core requirements if the department does not state otherwise.
- Bachelor’s degrees in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences must include 33 semester credits from upper division courses (300 and above).
- Capstone course in the major discipline.
Students seeking B.A., B.F.A., B.L.A., B.M.E., and B.S. degrees in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences must complete the System General Education Requirements (SGRs) and the College or School requirements. Specific requirements for each degree also include:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Science
Approved Natural Sciences Courses for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education Courses
Students planning to teach at the middle or high school level will take EDFN 101 as a prerequisite for admission to the Pre-Residency program, which will typically start in the fall of the junior year. Students must then apply for a Residency placement for the senior year. (See the College of Education & Human Sciences and the Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership for further details.)
Accreditations & Certification
- The Journalism program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- The Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
- The Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
- The Teacher Education program is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Student Support & Engagement Opportunities
A variety of activities, including many extracurricular activities, are administered within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dramatics
The School of Preforming Arts supervises State University Theatre presents a program of major and experimental productions each year. During the summer a season of plays in repertory are given by the Prairie Repertory Theatre in Brookings and Brandon.
Forensics
The School of Communication and Journalism administers a forensics program in debate, public address, and oral interpretation of literature.
Music Groups
The School of Preforming Arts sponsors a variety of vocal and instrumental groups. Membership may be by audition, arranged with the appropriate director, and is open to all University students regardless of major. Credit can be awarded for participation. Choral. Concert Choir, Statesmen (Men’s Chorus), University Women’s Choir, and Opera Workshop. Instrumental. Civic/University Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band (The “Pride of the Dakotas”), Pep Bands, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles and various Percussion, Woodwind and Brass small ensembles.
The Ritz Art Gallery
The Ritz Gallery sponsors an annual program of professional and student exhibitions, including the Juried Student Exhibition which is open to all SDSU students.
Programs
College of Art, Humanities & Social Sciences
Programs
Majors
Minors
Department of Aerospace Studies
Programs
Minors
Department of Architecture
Programs
Majors
Department of English
Programs
Majors
Minors
Department of Military Science
Programs
Minors
Department of Psychology
Programs
Majors
Minors
Department of Sociology & Rural Studies
Programs
Majors
Minors
Ness School of Management & Economics
Programs
Majors
Minors
Certificates
School of American & Global Studies
Programs
Majors
Minors
Certificates
Pre-Professional Interest Areas
School of Communication & Journalism
Programs
Majors
Minors
School of Design
Programs
Majors
Minors
Certificates
School of Performing Arts
Programs
Majors
Minors
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