The College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences (CALS) mirrors the same arrangement of liberal arts that were assembled in the ancient Greek academy, where they reflected the higher concerns of free citizens, and the pursuit of which were understood to liberate the spirit.It is this philosophy that we relay to the tremendous proportion of core class students we serve across the entire university. The influence of our college can be felt throughout?in the critical thinking skills and research acumen instilled in our students.We support the overall mission of the University by affirming our commitment to education, research, community engagement, and public service. We are dedicated to preparing students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and innovative and responsible leaders who influence society through scientific, scholastic, and artistic achievement.Our vision is to be the academic heart of the university by enhancing the experience and lives of our students across disciplines through scholarship, creativity, and collaboration.The Art History concentration is designed for persons interested in professional academic, museum studies, or arts management careers and prepares students for doctoral study. It offers a broad-based study of the history of visual expression and opportunities for advanced research projects. Art historians analyze and articulate the meaning and form of human experience as embodied in works of art. The field encompasses the world of art and architecture as it exists today and has been understood visually and verbally in the past.