Empowering Students to Thrive in an Ever-changing World

The College of Arts and Sciences' eighteen departments and schools offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as several majors oriented toward particular careers. Teaching and supporting our students is our faculty’s first priority, and we offer small- to medium-sized classes that allow students to get to know their professors and fellow students. Because our professors are active researchers and artists, they are able to teach about the latest discoveries and current debates in their fields, and to guide students' research and creative projects.

BY THE NUMBERS

 

142

DEGREE PROGRAMS

25

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

1

FIRST UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM IN THE NATION

175

YEARS OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

In the Know

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EMU CMTA Alum Emily Langbehn Makes Lego Model of EMU's Campus
At the annual Brick Bash this year, an Eastern alum displayed a Lego model of Eastern’s campus. Emily Langbehn, who graduated in 2007, built the model without instructions with pieces she sourced from other sets. The model includes Best Hall, Halle Library, the Student Center, and Pray-Harrold.
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Eastern Michigan University Forensics team ranks No. 3 nationally at 2025 National Forensics Tournament
Eastern Michigan University’s Forensics team capped off a successful season with a third-place finish at the National Forensics Association National Tournament, held April 17–21, 2025, in Detroit. The team competed against 53 colleges and universities from 23 states, reaffirming its national reputation for excellence in competitive speaking and performance.
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Two College of Arts & Sciences Seniors Embark on Ivy League Journeys, Continuing a Legacy of Excellence

Attending college and landing a dream job is the ultimate goal for many students after high school. However, for Eastern Michigan University seniors Louise Missome-Engohang and Sarah Webb, the call to attend an Ivy League institution for graduate school is the next step in their college journey.