College of Arts and Sciences

The intellectual foundation of a Sinclair education.

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences develop strong writing, research, and analytical habits while learning to think across disciplinary lines.

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What Distinguishes the College

The College of Arts and Sciences grounds students in careful reading, persuasive writing, quantitative reasoning, and public-minded inquiry. It is also home to the broadest range of Sinclair's undergraduate research and field-learning experiences.

Featured Programs

English Literature (B.A.)

History and Classical Studies (B.A.)

Biological Sciences (B.S.)

Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)

Environmental Science (B.S.)

Political Science (B.A.)

Signature Experiences

Seminar-style discussion courses with close faculty feedback

Wetland field research for biology and environmental science students

Community-based learning projects tied to history, policy, and civic engagement

Writing-intensive capstones that prepare students for graduate study and public-facing work

Faculty Mentorship

Faculty in the college are known for close advising, early research involvement, and a teaching culture that expects students to speak, write, and revise with care.

Where This Study Leads

Graduate and professional school pathways

Research and laboratory preparation

Public service, nonprofit, and policy-facing work

Careers that value strong communication and analytical judgment

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Research

Sinclair Receives $2M Grant for Wetland Conservation Research

The Department of Biological Sciences was awarded a significant federal grant to expand its ongoing research at the university's protected wetland field base.

March 9, 2026