Howard College of Arts and Sciences

Heart of Samford

As the oldest and largest division, Howard College of Arts and Sciences is the historic heart of Samford University. We provide a broad liberal arts education rooted in Christian thought and practice to all undergraduate students through our traditional and interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, behavioral and social sciences and STEM. Our majors offer the flexibility to explore your passions and discover your purpose while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various professions and adapt to a changing job market. You will also develop the character necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing world while nurturing your faith in Christ.

Humanities

Understand What it Means to Be Human

Ponder, question and analyze what it means to be human through the Humanities. This area of study encompasses our departments of Biblical and Religious Studies, Classics and Philosophy, English, History and World Languages and Cultures. You will engage with language, literature, art and critical thought that help you understand human expression and cultivate perceptive and innovative thinking, effective communication and a compassionate understanding for others.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Examine Human Behavior and Society

Investigate human behavior, culture and society through the Behavioral and Social Sciences, which include the departments of Communication and Media, Geography and Sociology, Psychology and Political Science. You will explore various aspects of human social phenomena, including how people interact and how social and economic systems, beliefs and values shape our lives.

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Core Texts Lectures to Enrich Student Learning at Samford this Fall

Samford Students will experience a new approach to Core Texts through a pair of campuswide lectures that align directly with assigned readings in the curriculum.

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Samford PRSSA Chapter Earns 12th Consecutive Star Chapter Award

Samford University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been named a 2025 Star Chapter by PRSSA National, marking the 12th consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition.

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Samford Students Dive into Hands-On Research at Dauphin Island Sea Lab

This summer, students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences immersed themselves in marine science courses and research at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), a coastal research and education facility where Samford offers coursework as part of its Marine Science program.

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