College of Arts & Sciences

Welcome to the College!

The College of Arts & Sciences is the oldest and largest undergraduate college at Niagara University.  It hosts a dedicated faculty, committed to excellence in teaching and research, and encourages all students to develop their intellectual, moral and spiritual potential.  The College provides a learning environment where students are offered opportunities for intellectual and personal growth through a variety of liberal arts programs. 

Excellent Degree Programs with Built-in Flexibility

The College of Arts & Sciences offers a rich array of degree programs, minors, and general education courses that encourage students to grow and develop into well-rounded, multi-talented individuals.  The diversity of offerings within the College allows students the flexibility to pursue unique interests through minors, double majors, honors programs, internships, study abroad, and research courses.  Over the past several years 70+% of our graduates have completed at least one minor or double major, giving them interdisciplinary knowledge and career flexibility.

Outstanding and Dynamic Faculty

The College of Arts & Sciences has a tradition of academic excellence and is noted for outstanding Faculty who engage students in active learning. Niagara students find our faculty to be dynamic and approachable.  90+% of our seniors indicated that the quality of teaching is excellent, professors are very knowledgeable, caring, and supportive.  

While pursuing outstanding research of their own, our faculty are strong advocates of collaborative student-faculty research, something recently recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research. Our faculty regularly sponsor student research at national and regional conferences, engage students in the laboratory, work with student on grant funded research, and each year several faculty jointly publish with their students. 

Helping Students Succeed

The College of Arts & Sciences is very proud of its students and alumni, taking great pride in their success at getting into graduate programs and securing jobs.  According to the 2007 Employment and Education Report, after 1 year:

• 94.2% of A&S graduates were employed (national average 75%)
• 60% of A&S graduates completed or were enrolled in graduate school (national average 22.8%)

The College strives to maintain a personal approach to helping students succeed.  Faculty are approachable and serve as students advisors throughout their entire undergraduate program.  The College is accessible to students through our website, Facebook, email, and other outreach efforts.  Students are always welcome to stop in to the Dean's office for assistance. Each semester, student checks are offered to help students stay on track for graduation, identify flexibility within their programs, and answer advisement questions.