College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences, created in 1919, is Baylor University’s largest academic division and home to approximately 40 percent of all undergraduates. Arts & Sciences courses are the foundation upon which all Baylor students’ educational experiences are built.
Arts & Sciences undergraduates choose from more than 60 majors, all grounded in a robust core curriculum which incorporates the sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts.
Baylor offers 17 doctoral and 33 master’s degree programs in disciplines within the College of Arts & Sciences.
The research being done by faculty in Arts & Sciences expands a broad array of knowledge and helps to provide solutions for challenges around the world.
For more than a century, the College of Arts & Sciences has trained men and women to become caring leaders in healthcare delivery, education and research.
News
Read More NewsBaylor University faculty members are among the world's top 2% most-cited researchers in a database compiled by Stanford University.
The Baylor New Play Initiative will select four finalists later this month from 10 semifinalist plays to compete for the $15,000 Kirk Prize in 2027.
The Department of History is mourning the loss of Dr. Ricardo Álvarez-Pimentel. Dr. Álvarez, a historian of Mexico, was a beloved colleague, dedicated teacher and mentor, brilliant scholar, and active member of campus organizations (especially LFSA), community initiatives, and St. Louis Catholic Church. Learn more about opportunities to celebrate Dr. Álvarez's life.
Baylor University has announced the recipients of the 2026 Baylor Alumni Awards, which honor individuals who embody the distinctive mission of the University and their remarkable achievements.
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The varied departments within Arts & Sciences examine societal needs, discover world languages and cultures, study religion, history and philosophy, and foster creative expression through the arts.
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and departments within the College make important contributions to scientific knowledge and support Baylor's status as an R1 research institution.