College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
A liberal arts education provides a solid foundation for a wide range of career choices. And a liberal arts education from Piedmont University’s College of Arts & Sciences will empower you to grow beyond your expectations, opening doors to new opportunities and limitless potential. That’s because our professors will teach you how to think critically, be an engaged citizen, and discover who you are meant to be. Piedmont was founded on a commitment to the longstanding traditions of a liberal arts education, and we feel as passionately about that now as we did back in 1897. So, when you study at the College of Arts & Sciences, you become part of a long-standing tradition of excellence in liberal arts education.
We offer Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in the Arts, Humanities, Mass Communications, Mathematical Sciences, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Theatre. The College also partners with local and community organizations to provide practicums, internships, and service-learning experience – so that our students not only obtain critical knowledge, but also see how to put that knowledge to practical and career use.
We also offer graduate degree programs in Professional Counseling and Forensic Science. The fully online Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program prepares students to become professional licensed counselors in the state of Georgia. Our Master of Science in Forensic Science program produces highly sought after candidates who go on to work in prestigious federal and state agencies.
38-plus — Majors
55-plus — Faculty
Meet Our Dean
Steve Jacobs
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
PHONE: 706-778-8500 x1286
EMAIL: sjacobs@piedmont.edu
CAMPUS: Athens, Demorest
OFFICE: Arrendale Library, 142
EDUCATION:
PhD, MA, Sociology, University of Florida
BA, Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University
“We provide rigorous and relevant academic programs that blend theory and application.”
Steve Jacobs, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Get Real World Experience
Piedmont University’s College of Arts & Sciences will not only provide you with a broad base of knowledge that will propel your curiosity for the rest of your life, but it will also give you a practical understanding of how to apply your newfound knowledge on the road to career success. Our experienced, connected, and caring faculty will help you obtain internships and externships that will bolster your education and help you graduate with a better understanding of how to make your dreams a reality.
Piedmont College of Arts & Sciences students gain internships at companies such as:
- GBI Crime Lab
- The Aurora Theatre
- Medical School of South Carolina
- Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center
Undergraduate Programs
Minors
A minor is a collection of courses outside the major that allows the student the opportunity to explore another academic area or field. Minors are available for major programs and some non-major areas as well.
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Creative Writing
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
English
Environmental Geology
Environmental Science
Film Studies
French
German
Graphic Design
Health Science
History
Mass Communications
Math
Music
Philosophy
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Social Justice
Sociology & Anthropology
Spanish
Teaching
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
Graduate Programs
The College of Arts & Sciences offers a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Science in Forensic Science. The fully online Professional Counseling graduate degree program prepares students to become professional licensed counselors in the State of Georgia. Our Forensic Science graduate degree program produces highly sought after candidates who go on to work in prestigious federal and state agencies.