Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences
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 University Hall, location of the Dean's office | |
| Interim Executive Dean | David Horn[1] |
|---|---|
Academic staff | 1,331[2] |
Administrative staff | 982[2] |
| Students | 19,986 |
| Undergraduates | 17,675[2] |
| Postgraduates | 2,311[2] |
| Location | , , |
| Website | Official website |
The College of Arts and Sciences is one of sixteen colleges at Ohio State University. The college is the largest at Ohio State, and is located in several buildings throughout its campus. The college is composed of 38 departments, and hosts over 80 different majors.[2]
History[edit]
In 1968, the college was split up into five separate colleges: the College of Arts, College of Biological Sciences, College of Humanities, College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. University President E. Gordon Gee reunited the five colleges in 2010.[3]
Academics[edit]
The College offers majors in over 70 different academic disciplines.[4] On a yearly basis, around half of all credit hours at Ohio State are earned through the College of Arts and Sciences. The College has produced 5 Churchill Scholars, 5 Goldwater Scholars, 1 Knight-Hennessy Scholar, and 5 Rhodes Scholars.[2]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Charles Csuri, artist[5]
- Nancy J. Currie-Gregg, astronaut[6]
- Steve Martino, film director[7]
- Bebe Miller, dancer and choreographer[8]
- Charles Newirth, American film producer
- John D. Ong, former US Ambassador to Norway[9]
- R. L. Stine, author[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "David G. Horn to serve as interim dean for College of Arts and Sciences". The Lantern. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "By the Numbers". College of Arts and Sciences. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ Welsh-Huggins, Andrew (2010-02-04). "OSU's President Gordon Gee challenging faculty tenure at nation's biggest campus". Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Academic Programs". College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "The man behind the uniform". The Lantern. 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Biographical Data" (PDF). NASA. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "Alumnus to discuss 'Horton'". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ Saunders, Amy (2012-09-09). "Choreographer and teacher Bebe Miller finds stability, creative outlet at Ohio State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "John D. Ong". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ Gilson, Nancy (2019-09-12). "Q&A | 'Goosebumps' author R.L. Stine returns home for Bexley event". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2021-04-26.