College of Arts and Humanities

Administration and Organization

Interim Dean
Jason Knirck, PhD (Black Hall, room 127)

Associate Dean
Rachael Kirk, PhD (Black Hall, room 127)

Mail Stop 7518
509-963-1858
Fax: 509-963-1851
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-arts-humanities/

Overview
The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) is comprised of 12 departments and programs, which represent the disciplines of the arts and humanities. All of the departments and some of the programs of CAH offer undergraduate degrees as well as minors which supplement other degree programs. Five departments offer master’s degrees. In addition to its role in providing degree programs, CAH is responsible for many of the course offerings of the general education programs as well as extensive service coursework for the entire university. The college also plays a major role in Central’s teacher education programs, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees for students preparing to be secondary teachers and providing coursework in educational foundations and discipline-specific methods for teacher education majors. Building on a legacy of teaching excellence, college faculty are engaged in research, creative activities and service, involving students in the scholarship and practical applications of their various academic specializations, while making important contributions to the intellectual tradition and to society at large. There are no special requirements for admission to the college, but some departments have requirements that are described under the respective department and program headings in the catalog.

Mission
The College of Arts and Humanities advances knowledge, promotes intellectual inquiry, and cultivates creative endeavor among students and faculty through teaching informed by scholarship, creative activity, and public and professional involvement. We are committed to helping students develop intellectual and practical skills for responsible citizenship and the challenges of contemporary life in a global society. The college offers disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs of the highest quality, acts as a steward of the foundational disciplines upon which all inquiry is based, and serves as a cultural center for arts and humanities for the university and the region.

Vision
The College of Arts and Humanities will be recognized as a distinguished learning community known regionally for scholarly and creative excellence, innovative, and rigorous foundational liberal arts education, and undergraduate and graduate programs that are outstanding and unique in the state.

Graduate Degree Programs:

Art (MFA)
Specializations: Ceramics, Computer Art, Jewelry and Metal Smithing, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture Contact: Stephen Robison; Stephen.Robison@cwu.edu, (509) 963-2665

English (MA)
Specializations: Literary Studies and Teaching Contact: Chris Schedler; Christopher.Schedler@cwu.edu, (509)963-3432; Professional and Creative Writing Contact: Josh Welsh; Josh.Welsh@cwu.edu, (509)963-1549

History (MA)
Specializations: Department list of 30+ fields of study Contact: Roxanne Easley; Roxanne.Easley@cwu.edu, (509)963-1877

Music (MM)
Specializations: Composition, Conducting, Performance, Pedagogy, Music Education Contact: Gayla Blaisdell; Gayla.Blaisdell@cwu.edu, (509)963-1251

Theatre Arts (MA)
Specialization: Theatre Production and Theatre Studies Contact: Christina Barrigan; Christina.Barrigan@cwu.edu, (509)963-3292