Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Illinois State University |
| Dean | Dr. Heather Dillaway[1] |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | cas |
The Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus in the humanities, liberal arts, social sciences, and natural sciences at Illinois State University. Of all the colleges at Illinois State University, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest[2] with several accredited programs within their various departments.
Location
The College of Arts and Sciences is located on the Illinois State University campus in the Stevenson Hall building. Stevenson Hall can be found between Williams Hall and Watterson Towers, south of School Street in Normal, IL.[3]
Accredited programs
Source[4]
- School Psychology, Ph.D. (Accredited by American Psychological Association)
- School Psychology, Specialist in S.S.P. (Accredited by National Association of School Psychologists)
- Teacher Education in English, Biology, Social Work, Physics, Geography Social Science, Mathematics, and History Social Science (Accredited by Illinois State Board of Education)
- French, German, and Spanish Studies (Accredited by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
- Legal Studies B.A., B.S. (Accredited by American Bar Association)
- Mathematics in Actuarial Science B.A., B.S., M.S. (Accredited by Society of Actuaries)
- Public Relations B.A., B.S. (Accredited by Public Relations Society of America)
- Social Work B.S.W., M.S.W. (Accredited by Council on Social Work Education)
- Speech-Language Pathology, M.A., M.S (Accredited by Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
School of Biological Sciences
Undergraduate programs
Source[5]
- Major in General Biology
- Major in Conservation Biology
- Major in Physiology, Neuroscience, and Behavior
- Major in Plant Biology
- Major in Zoology
- Major in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Major in Biological Sciences Teacher Education
- Minor in Biological Sciences
Graduate programs
Source[6]
- Master's Degree in General Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics
- Master's Degree in Bioenergy
- Master's Degree in Biomathematics
- Master's Degree in Biotechnology
- Master's Degree in Conservation Biology
- Master's Degree in Neuroscience and Physiology
- Doctoral Degree in General Biological Sciences
- Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience and Physiology
- Doctoral Degree in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics
- Doctoral Degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Certificate in Biology Geographic Information Systems
School of Communication
Undergraduate programs
Source[7]
- Major in Journalism
- Major in Public Relations
- Major in Mass Media
- Major in Interpersonal Communication Studies
- Major in Organizational and Leadership Communication Studies
- Major in Public Culture and Advocacy Communication Studies
- Major in Sports Communication
- Minor in Communication Studies
- Minor in Mass Media
Graduate programs
- Master's Degree in Communication[7]
Department of Economics
Undergraduate programs
Source[8]
- Major in General Economics
- Major in Managerial Economics
- Minor in Economics
Graduate programs
Source[9]
- Master's Degree in Applied Economics
- Master's Degree in Financial Economics
- Master's Degree in Quantitative Economics
- Master's Degree in Energy and Regulatory Economics
- Master's Degree in Applied Community and Economic Development
Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
Undergraduate programs
- Major in Geography
- Major in Geography Social Science Teacher Education
- Major in Geology
- Major in Earth and Space Science Education
- Major in Environmental Systems Science and Sustainability
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Minor in Geography
- Minor in Geology
- Minor in Environmental Studies
- Minor in Urban Studies
Graduate programs
Source[12]
- Master's Degree in Hydrogeology
- Certificate in Hydrogeology Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Undergraduate programs
Source[13]
- Major in General French and Francophone Studies
- Major in General German
- Major in General Spanish
- Major in Teacher Education French and Francophone Studies
- Major in Teacher Education German
- Major in Teacher Education Spanish
- Minor in Chinese
- Minor in French
- Minor in German
- Minor in Italian
- Minor in Japanese
- Minor in Latin
- Minor in Spanish
Graduate programs
Source[14]
- Master's Degree in Spanish
- Certificate in Instructional Technology in World Languages
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Department of Mathematics
Undergraduate programs
Source[15]
- Major in Actuarial Science
- Major in Mathematics
- Major in Mathematics Teacher Education
- Major in Statistics
- Accelerated Mathematics Sequence
- Minor in Mathematics
Graduate programs
Source[15]
- Master's Degree in Actuarial Science
- Master's Degree in Biomathematics
- Master's Degree in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education
- Master's Degree in Applied Statistics
- Master's Degree in Mathematics
- Doctoral Degree in Mathematics Education
Department of Physics
Undergraduate programs
Source[16]
- Major in Physics
- Major in Engineering Physics
- Major in Computational Physics
- Major in Biophysics
- Major in Physics Teacher Education
- Minor in Physics
Graduate programs
- Master's Degree in Physics[16]
Department of Psychology
Undergraduate programs
Source[17]
- Major in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Cognitive Science
- Minor in Children's Studies
- Minor in Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Graduate programs
Source[17]
- Master's Degree in Cognitive and Experimental Psychology
- Master's Degree in Developmental Psychology
- Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Social Psychology
- Master's Degree in Quantitative Psychology
- Master's Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
- Master's Degree in Specialist in School Psychology
- Doctoral Degree in School Psychology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Undergraduate programs
Source[18]
- Major in Anthropology
- Major in Sociology
- Minor in Anthropology
- Minor in Sociology
Graduate programs
Source[18]
- Master's Degree in Anthropology
- Master's Degree in Sociology
- Certificate in Museum Studies
- Certificate in Latin American and Latino Studies
Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate Programs[19]
Graduate Programs[19]
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Undergraduate Programs
Source[20]
- Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduate Programs
Source[20]
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Master's Degree in Audiology
Department of English
Undergraduate programs
Source[21]
- Major in English Studies
- Major in English Teacher Education
- Major in English - Creative Writing focus
- Major in English - Publishing focus
- Major in English - Technical Writing and Rhetorics focus
- Major in English - Literary and Cultural Studies focus
- Minor in English
- Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Minor in Writing
Graduate programs
Source[21]
- Master's Degree in English
- Master's Degree in English Education
- Doctoral Degree in English Studies
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Department of History
Undergraduate programs
Source[22]
- Major in History
- Major in History - Social Sciences Teacher Education
- Minor in History
Graduate programs
- Master's Degree in History[22]
Department of Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Undergraduate programs
- Minor in Latin American and Latino/a Studies[23]
Department of Philosophy
Undergraduate programs
Sourcex[24]
- Major in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
Department of Politics and Government
Undergraduate programs
Source[25]
- Major in Political Science
- Major in Legal Studies
- Major in Legal Studies: Language Integration
- Major in Interdisciplinary Legal Studies
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Legal Studies
- Minor in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
- Minor in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
- Minor in Women's and Gender Studies
Graduate programs
Source[25]
- Master's Degree in Political Science
- Master's Degree in Public Service
- Master's Degree in Global Politics
- Master's Degree in Applied Community and Economic Development
- Certificate in Legal Studies (with bachelor's degree)
- Certificate in Legal Studies (without bachelor's degree)
School of Social Work
Undergraduate Programs
- Major in Social Work[26]
Graduate programs
Source[26]
- Master's Degree in Child and Family Practice
- Master's Degree in School Social Work
- Certificate in Post MSW School Social Work
- Certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies for Social Workers
- Certificate in Child Welfare
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
Undergraduate programs
- Minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies[27]
Graduate programs
Source[27]
- Certificate in Queer Studies
- Certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
References
- ^ "Staff Profile Heather Dillaway". 4 March 2026.
- ^ "About Us". College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "Stevenson Hall". Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Accreditation by Program". Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
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- ^ "Graduate Programs". School of Biological Sciences. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ a b "Academics". School of Communication. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Undergraduate Programs". Department of Economics. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Graduate Programs | Department of Economics | Illinois State". economics.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Majors | Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment | Illinois State". geo.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Minors | Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment | Illinois State". geo.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Graduate | Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment | Illinois State". geo.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Undergraduate Program | Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Illinois State". lan.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ "Graduate Program | Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Illinois State". lan.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of Mathematics | Illinois State". math.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of Physics | Illinois State". physics.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
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- ^ a b "Academics". Sociology and Anthropology. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of Chemistry | Illinois State". chemistry.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics". Communication Sciences and Disorders. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of English | Illinois State". english.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of History | Illinois State". history.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Academics | Latino Studies | Illinois State". latinostudies.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Academics | Department of Philosophy | Illinois State". philosophy.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics | Department of Politics and Government | Illinois State". pol.illinoisstate.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics". School of Social Work. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "Academics". Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. Illinois State University. Retrieved 2026-03-06.