Who We Are

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Texas at Tyler. Whether you are a continuing, new or prospective student, thank you for dropping by the College's virtual home.

We believe that the College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the university--

"Where the Spirit of Discovery Links Learning to Life."

What is the Spirit of Discovery? It is all about learning who we are, about the physical, natural, social and imaginative world we live in, about our history, culture, language, literature, art, theatre and music. It is about that natural human desire constantly to seek to know more about the physical universe, about our heritage, how to communicate better, and about how to govern ourselves more effectively. The university--and most particularly the liberal arts-- is built on this natural inquisitiveness and it requires that both student and teacher have open minds and engage in the spirit of discovery.

In the College of Arts and Sciences, every member of the faculty and staff is committed to that spirit of discovery by providing excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in the humanities, sciences, arts, and social sciences. Our outstanding faculty and diverse academic programs provide many opportunities for intellectual and artistic growth.

Please browse through our pages where you will find information on all of the college's departments and degree program, special centers and research activities. We have also provided you with helpful advising information from selecting a major to getting that final graduation check.

What is a Liberal Arts Education?

An education in the College of Arts and Sciences provides students with an intellectual environment unparalleled across the university. The liberal arts and sciences have traditionally attracted the best and brightest students, those who are not solely motivated by careerism and the acquisition of technical skills. Graduates possessing a liberal arts education understand the importance of learning for its own sake, rather than viewing education as merely a means for obtaining employment.

Through studying the arts and sciences, students become aware of the past and of possibilities for the future; acquire and practice critical and orderly judgment; pursue self-discovery and gain individual integrity; learn to appreciate diversity and personhood; understand the importance of being caring, effective and responsible citizens; appreciate the diversity of the natural world; gain a love of lifelong learning; and exercise their imaginations.

The University of Texas at Tyler
College of Arts and Sciences