It’s a time of transition in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
This academic year, two departments have changed names. We are also excited to introduce two new bachelor degree options for undergraduate students at UNCG. A new wall mural brightens the hallways of the Curry Building, and students in the natural and mathematical sciences have a new opportunity to receive funding for their research.
See all of what’s new this year in CAS:
New Academic Programs:
The College of Arts & Sciences is excited to offer two new bachelor’s degree paths starting this academic year:
B.S. in Statistics
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics has added a B.S. in Statistics.
This degree will prepare students for a career in data analytics, a rapidly growing and increasingly vital role across all fields of business and study. Formal training as a statistics major also provides excellent preparation for graduate degrees in statistics and data analysis at UNCG and other institutions.
Online B.A. in Classical Studies: Ancient Mediterranean Studies Concentration
The Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology (formerly Classical Studies) now offers a fully online version of their B.A. in Classical Studies with a concentration in Ancient Mediterranean Studies (formerly Classical Civilization). This degree option will expand the opportunity to study the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world to the widest possible population of students in North Carolina and beyond.
Program Name Changes and Reorganizations:
This year, two departments have adopted new names, and several programs have found new homes or delivery methods within the College, including:
- The Classical Studies Department is now called The Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Archaeology and includes the Archaeology program.
- The Sociology Department is now called The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies.
- The Jewish Studies minor is now part of the Department of History.
- The Religious Studies B.A. program is now a fully online degree option in the Liberal and Professional Studies Department. Dr. Dana Logan serves as coordinator. Students currently enrolled in the on-campus Religious Studies program will be able to continue their degrees.
- The Master of Science in Informatics and Analytics (MSIA) program is now part of the Computer Science Department.
New Spaces:
New wall mural in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS):
The WGSS program has added a bright, new wall mural to their space on the 3rd floor of the Curry Building. The mural was created by local artist Gina Franco, who has painted many murals in the Triad area and beyond. The positive and inviting mural is intended to help all of the UNCG community feel welcome.
New Research Funding for Students:
Dorothy Levis Munroe Student Research Fund:
This new research fund, managed by the College’s Office of Research, supports undergraduate and graduate students who conduct research in the natural and mathematical sciences. Endowed by alumna and lifelong educator Dorothy Levis Munroe ’44, the fund provides awards of up to $1,000 to students working on research projects with faculty mentors from eligible departments: Biology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Computer Science; Geography, Environment, and Sustainability; Mathematics and Statistics; and Physics. The award may be spent on materials and supplies, research-related travel (conferences or fieldwork), or similar expenses, but cannot be used for student stipends. Students must apply in partnership with their mentor, and each faculty mentor can sponsor only two students. Applications are available August 15 and are due September 16. Learn more and apply here.
Story by Elizabeth Keri, College of Arts & Sciences
