College of Arts and Sciences
Introduction
The College of Arts and Sciences forms the intellectual heart of the A&M -San Antonio experience. Offering a liberal arts core as well as a range of programs in the Arts, Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences, we prepare students to be leaders and professionals by fostering a culture of inquiry, creativity and community.
Our faculty empower learners through innovative teaching, research and creative work. rooted in San Atonio's Southside and globally connected, we engage students in the community and prepare them for fulfilling careers.
We believe that educated people are the basis of a just, free, and prosperous society by focusing on the big questions facing all of humanity we can build this future together.
We invite you to explore what our college has to offer. Regardless of your major or future plans, we can help you find that path that is right for you.
Administrative Officers
Dr. Katherine Gillen, Interim Dean College of the Arts and Sciences
Dr. Venki Uddameri, Chiar, Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS)
Dr. Amy K. Dicke Bohmann, Chair, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences (HBSC)
Dr. Claire Braaten, Chair, Department of Criminology and Political Science (CPS)
Dr. Jackson Ayres, Chair, Department of Language, Literature, and Arts (LLAR)
Dr. William S. Kiser, Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography (HPG)
Dr. Joseph M. Simpson, Chair, Department of Sociology and Communications (SOCO)
Dr. Megan R. Wise de Valdez, Chair, Department of Natural Sciences (NSCI)
Graduate Program Coordinators
Dr. Elizabeth Borda, Biology
Dr. Claire Nolasco Braaten, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dr. Walter Den, Water Resources Science and Technology
Dr. William Blake Erickson, Psychology
Dr. James Finley, English
Dr. Young Lee, Computer Science, Cybersecurity