American University College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest academic unit at American University in terms of student enrollment and faculty lines. It offers more than 50 masters, doctoral, and certificate programs taught by award-winning faculty. A low student-to-faculty ratio allows students to build strong working relationships with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research. The College of Arts and Sciences faculty includes nationally and internationally noted artists, scholars, and teachers, as well as students from all 50 states and 150 countries. It also administers the Katzen Arts Center and the Greenberg Theatre. The "College of Liberal Arts," as it was originally known, was first housed at Hurst Hall. The official name of the...