Academic Advising
College of Arts & Science
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About the College
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is at the center of Miami's liberal arts curriculum. Over 75% of the liberal arts courses completed by all Miami students are taught in the college.
College graduation requirements parallel Miami's degree requirements. CAS students also take language courses to earn an undergraduate degree (BA, BA in International Studies, or BS).
Many students come to Miami without choosing a major. The college is the initial "home" for these students. CAS advisers help new students choose courses that meet degree requirements and introduce potential majors.
Outstanding Faculty and Exceptional Students
Miami faculty are well-respected teachers, scholars, mentors, and role models.
[Meet some of our distinguished faculty: Susan Baker, Augustus Jones, Jennifer Kinney, Jean Lutz, and Robert Vogel.]
[Meet some of our new faculty for 2009.]
Faculty and student interaction in the classroom can lead to collaborative research. CAS undergraduates frequently participate in research projects around the world, attend major conferences, and publish in scholarly journals.
[Learn more in The Miami University Report's issue on undergraduate research — summer 2009 (PDF).]
Approximately 55% of Honors Program students have CAS majors. In the past few years, CAS students have won competitive scholarships such as the Astronaut, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Marshall, and Rhodes.
Excellent Academic Programs
Our programs provide students with experience — in and out of the classroom — that will prepare them for "next-generation" careers in such fields as:
- digital game studies
- disability studies
- environmental principles and practice
- environmental science
- interactive media studies
- sustainability
[Learn more about our programs on these Academic Advising web pages: Majors & Minors, What Can I Do with a Major in Arts & Science?]
Advisory Boards
Members of our Alumni Advisory Board provide advice that enhances the quality of our programs, teaching, and research. Members of our Dean's Student Advisory Council provide the Dean with student perspectives of current university issues and concerns.