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College of Arts and Sciences

About Us

The College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State is a leader in future-facing liberal arts education and transformative research. We unite tradition with innovation as we foster student success across the academic journey and enrich our communities through research and creative activity.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to enhance the scientific, ethical and cultural foundation of society through education, research, creative activity and community engagement, thereby improving our individual and collective quality of life. Our faculty, staff and students discover and share knowledge; create and analyze art; and engage and enrich our local and global communities.

Departments and programs

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest on campus, with over 21 departments. Whatever your passion, we have it here. Learn more about our departments and programs in the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences.

Explore departments and programs

Leadership and staff

College of Arts and Sciences leadership innovates to deliver excellence in student success, research and creative activity and college operations.

Meet the leadership team

College faculty news

Carlisle named endowed scholar for Intermountain Bird Observatory
An Evening with National Geographic Explorers: Register for free public event 
Free-roaming horse study reveals diverse diets through genetic testing
Boise State joins global conservation effort to build unified list of world’s plants

Additional information

Annual report

Read our recent annual report

Research and learning centers

Learn more about our research and learning centers

Schools in COAS

Explore the schools in the College of Arts and Sciences

Strategic plan

Read our strategic plan

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