Organization of the College

Divisions
Departments & Programs
Chairs/Directors
Governance Structure

Divisions

The academic departments and interdivisional programs of the College are classified in divisions as follows: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Interdivisional.

Departments & Programs

Humanities Department

Art
Communication, Film, and Theatre
Dance and Movement Studies
English
Jewish Studies
Music
Philosophy
Religious Studies
World Languages and Cultures (includes Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish)

Natural Science Departments

Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Physics

Social Science Departments

Economics (including Business)
History
Political Science
Psychology

Interdivisional Programs

For students who matriculated in Fall 2016 or after:
Students who complete interdivisional majors may complete any minor to satisfy the college requirement major and minor be in different divisions.

Interdivisional Majors:

Art, Science, and Innovation
Community and Justice Studies
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Global Health Studies
Integrative Informatics
International Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Interdivisional Minors:

Art, Science, and Innovation
Black Studies
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Community and Justice Studies
Education Studies
Energy and Society
Global Health Studies
Journalism in the Public Interest
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Middle East and North African Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Chairs/Directors

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Governance Structure

Allegheny College is organized into five divisions: Academic Affairs, Finance and Planning, Development, Student Affairs, and Admissions. Each division is headed by a Vice President, Dean, or Director. These officers report to the Provost and Dean of the College or the President.