Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences
![]() | |
Established | 1925 |
---|---|
Dean | Michael San Francisco, Ph.D. (Interim)[1] |
Academic staff | 545[2] |
Students | 11,870=[3] |
Location | , , U.S. 33°35′09″N 101°52′25″W / 33.585726°N 101.873697°WCoordinates: 33°35′09″N 101°52′25″W / 33.585726°N 101.873697°W |
Website | www |
The Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences was founded in 1925 as one of Texas Tech University's four original colleges.[4] With 16 departments, the college offers a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. Students can choose from 41 bachelor's degree programs, 34 master's degrees and 14 doctoral programs. With over 10,000 students (8,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate) enrolled, the College of Arts & Sciences is the largest college on the Texas Tech University campus.
Academic departments[]
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Toxicology
- General Studies Program
- Geosciences
- Kinesiology, and Sport Management
- History
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Research centers[]
- Center for Chemical Biology
- Center for Environmental Radiation Studies
- Center for Geospatial Technology
- The Center for the Integration of STEM Education & Research (CISER)
- Center for Public Service
- Climate Science Center
- College of Arts & Sciences Microscopy
- Institute for Forensic Science
- Institute for Peace and Conflict
- Institute for Studies in Pragmaticism
- The Institute of Environmental & Human Health
- Medieval & Renaissance Studies Center
- Texas Tech Population Center
Notable people[]
Alumni[]
Faculty[]
Gallery[]
The Library of Texas Tech University is shaped architecturally like a honeycomb.
Holden Hall, an Arts and Sciences building at Texas Tech University, is named for William Curry Holden, historian and archeologist.
Texas Tech English/Philosophy Building
References[]
- ^ "Dean's Office". Texas Tech University. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "Texas Tech University Fact Book: Faculty Count by College and Gender Fall 2019". techdata.irs.ttu.edu. Texas Tech University. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "Texas Tech University Fact Book: Total Enrollment by College - Fall 2020". techdata.irs.ttu.edu/. Texas Tech University. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "About the College of Arts & Sciences". Texas Tech University College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
External links[]
- Educational institutions established in 1925
- Schools of social work in the United States
- Texas Tech University colleges and schools
- 1925 establishments in Texas