College of Arts and Sciences
Quick Facts
The College of Arts and Sciences combines knowledge, skills and perspectives from across the humanities, arts, social and natural sciences. Our graduates are system thinkers who learn to solve problems and work across society, not just in a particular field. Equipped with integrated and interdisciplinary learning tools, they have the ability to see the world through multiple lenses, making them adaptable and versatile — traits that are highly valued by employers in every industry.
Total Enrollment Fall 2023
As of Fall 2023, the College of Arts and Sciences enrolled 1,489 undergraduate students across 26 programs, with a portion undeclared. An additional 40 students are enrolled in graduate programs.
Academic and Career Advisement
Today’s career market requires that potential hires come prepared with the necessary skills, literacies and experience to thrive in the marketplace. To help guide students toward achieving this goal, we have built a new Advising Commons in the College of Arts and Sciences complex to facilitate our unique advising model, 360 Degree Advising, which combines academic and career advising. Students can gain advice and guidance to obtain domestic and international internships, attend career fairs and recruitment events with hundreds of corporations and companies, as well as be introduced to some of our 5,000+ professional contacts. This is how you will find your place among the 96% of our alumni who have either secured a full-time career that utilizes their passions and skills, or who are enrolled in graduate school 6 months after graduation on their way to securing that satisfying career. All College of Arts and Sciences students are encouraged to drop by the Advising Commons to talk with a dedicated specialist about how to thrive in this challenging marketplace, even after graduation. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!
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Experiential Learning
The College of Arts and Sciences has numerous experiential learning opportunities. Experiential learning extends the classroom beyond the four walls into the world outside, where students are asked to apply their classroom learning to solve a variety of real-world problems. It is the most powerful learning tool we have for preparing students to thrive in their chosen careers because it combines real-world application with understanding and mastery of the subject matter.
Internships
Many majors in the College of Arts and Sciences require that students participate in an internship, and we have dedicated faculty to support students in finding and applying to one or more internships during the academic year, or during school breaks. Students also have the opportunity to conduct independent research, or partner on faculty-led research in their respective fields of study.
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Global Opportunities
Compared to seniors at public peer institutions nationally, 16.6% more Quinnipiac seniors participated in a study abroad program during college (National Survey of Student Engagement 2017).
Guided study abroad adds a cultural dimension that students and employers both value highly.
In addition to Australia and New Zealand, Quinnipiac students have recently completed a study abroad program in the following destinations:
Faculty
Quinnipiac’s professors in the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to the personal and professional success of every student. Passionate scholars who are accomplished in their own fields, our faculty members see teaching as their number one priority. Small class sizes, professors who are approachable and a close-knit community create the kind of supportive, enriching environment that is rare. Our faculty members are personally invested in seeking ways to help students develop into strong, leading professionals.
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