Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences
Nearly every student on campus passes through our halls. In addition to offering world-class bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, we provide the majority of general education courses for the University.
Our college is named for John R. Buchtel, a local industrialist who helped establish what is now The University of Akron.
Today, we’re home to 17 individual schools and departments with programs spanning education, fine arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences.
Our faculty members are more than passionate educators. They’re innovators and knowledge seekers. And as they embark on their own scholarly work, they mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
As part of a leading public research institution, we host 11 distinctive centers and institutes. These initiatives provide real-world learning experiences for students of all levels — and they also serve communities near and far.
We invite you to learn more about our programs and people — and how we’re preparing Zips for exciting and rewarding careers.
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Our students ask bold questions, and they seek real answers. They express their creativity, and they build skills to lead, adapt, and solve problems.
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BCAS Academic Divisions
The Social Sciences Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where curiosity about people, communities, and systems turns into insight and impact. Home to the School of Communication, and departments of Anthropology, Criminal Justice Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, this is where you examine how people think, connect, govern, communicate, and create change. Through research, internships, community engagement, and faculty mentorship, you’ll build the analytical and communication skills to understand today’s challenges and help shape what comes next.
The Natural Sciences Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where discovery starts. Home to the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Statistics, this is where you explore how the natural world works and learn how to use data to understand it. Through hands-on labs, field experiences, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship, you’ll build the skills to investigate big questions, solve real problems, and prepare for careers in science, health, technology, and beyond.
The Humanities Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences helps you understand people, ideas, and the world through language, culture, and critical thought. Home to the departments of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy, this is where you strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking, and learn to communicate with clarity and purpose. Through close faculty mentorship, discussion-driven learning, and real-world application, you’ll build the skills to ask better questions, make stronger arguments, and lead in any field.
The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education is a learning and teaching community that prepares educational professionals across varied organizations, who are committed to diversity, equity, and excellence, and who conduct, utilize, and critique research through scholarship, leadership collaboration, inclusive education, innovation, and professionalism.
The Fine Arts Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where creativity meets purpose. Home to the Myers School of Art and the School of Performing Arts—including Music, Dance, and Arts Administration—this is a place to refine your craft, expand your perspective, and turn talent into opportunity. Through hands-on learning, mentorship from accomplished faculty, and real-world experiences on stage, in studios, and in the community, you’ll build the skills and confidence to create what’s next.
The Social Sciences Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where curiosity about people, communities, and systems turns into insight and impact. Home to the School of Communication, and departments of Anthropology, Criminal Justice Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, this is where you examine how people think, connect, govern, communicate, and create change. Through research, internships, community engagement, and faculty mentorship, you’ll build the analytical and communication skills to understand today’s challenges and help shape what comes next.
The Natural Sciences Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where discovery starts. Home to the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Statistics, this is where you explore how the natural world works and learn how to use data to understand it. Through hands-on labs, field experiences, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship, you’ll build the skills to investigate big questions, solve real problems, and prepare for careers in science, health, technology, and beyond.
The Humanities Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences helps you understand people, ideas, and the world through language, culture, and critical thought. Home to the departments of English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy, this is where you strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking, and learn to communicate with clarity and purpose. Through close faculty mentorship, discussion-driven learning, and real-world application, you’ll build the skills to ask better questions, make stronger arguments, and lead in any field.
The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education is a learning and teaching community that prepares educational professionals across varied organizations, who are committed to diversity, equity, and excellence, and who conduct, utilize, and critique research through scholarship, leadership collaboration, inclusive education, innovation, and professionalism.
The Fine Arts Division in the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences is where creativity meets purpose. Home to the Myers School of Art and the School of Performing Arts—including Music, Dance, and Arts Administration—this is a place to refine your craft, expand your perspective, and turn talent into opportunity. Through hands-on learning, mentorship from accomplished faculty, and real-world experiences on stage, in studios, and in the community, you’ll build the skills and confidence to create what’s next.
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College of Arts and Sciences
290 East Buchtel Avenue Akron, OH 44325-4301