College of Arts & Sciences | Augustana University

College of Arts & Sciences | Augustana University
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences at AU
The Augustana University College of Arts & Sciences is the foundation of an Augustana education — offering diverse undergraduate programs deeply rooted in the liberal arts. Across the college's five areas — Life Sciences, Pure & Applied Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies, Languages, Literature & Communication and Social Sciences, as well as the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) — students are prepared to lead successful careers and meaningful lives.
Meet the Dean
At Augustana, we believe that students are more than their major. The Augustana College of Arts & Sciences is where they gain both deep knowledge in their chosen field and the broader skills that make a life meaningful — clear communication, ethical reasoning, creativity and empathy.
As dean, Dr. Jennifer Gubbels helps carry this vision forward. A biologist by training, she has also explored questions at the intersections of science, faith and ethics — experiences that convinced her of the power of the liberal arts to connect head with heart. At Augustana, the liberal arts are not separate from professional training, but integrated — preparing students not just for work, but leadership, service and a lifetime of learning.
Learn More About Gubbels
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR (FYS)
CIVITAS HONORS PROGRAM
NANCY DICKINSON WRITING CENTER
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
AREAS
HUMANITIES & CULTURAL STUDIES
LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION
LIFE SCIENCES
PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENTS
Anthropology
Art
History
Religion/Philosophy/Classics
DEPARTMENTS
Communication & Media Studies
English & Journalism
Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Theatre
DEPARTMENT
Biology
DEPARTMENTS
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
DEPARTMENTS
Economics
Government & International Affairs
Psychology
Sociology
CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Augustana University Student Looks to Combine Music and Language Through CLS Program in Japan
Augustana University student Adam Brachman ‘28 has received the 2026
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
Award, which provides American college and university students with the opportunity to study cultures and languages essential to U.S. global engagement. The media production & entrepreneurship and music double major will spend eight weeks in Okayama, Japan, intensively studying the Japanese language and culture.
AU Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Presents ‘Flower and Flame’
The Augustana University
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
presents “Flower and Flame,” a powerful exhibition by artist Deborah Mitchell — on view through April 23. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Flower and Flame” will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
Beyond the Books: Augustana Journalism and Media Studies Major Scores Internship With Sports Illustrated
Augustana University student Zach Richardson ‘26, of Canton, South Dakota, was given an opportunity to intern with Sports Illustrated in Fall 2025. The journalism and media studies double major, and AU Football player for five years, said building meaningful connections in the journalism field is important to his future career.
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