Start Your Journey in the CAHSBS
Considering Frostburg State University?
There are many resources for students considering admission to FSU. Follow the link below to schedule a campus tour, and be sure to request a visit with College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences faculty in a major of your interest! College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences faculty are also regularly present at Open House events as scheduled.
Open House Events and Campus Tours Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Financial Aid
Choosing a Major
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences offers fifteen major programs across ten departments. Additionally, there are twenty-one minor programs, five areas of emphasis, one upper-division certificate, and various teaching certificate options.
There are several resources available to students, before and after admission, to help you choose the major that's right for you. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences Dean’s Office and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences faculty are available to discuss options for you in the college. Additionally, you can consult these resources:
Center for Academic Advising and Retention Career and Professional Development Center
Choosing a Minor
Many students in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences are able to incorporate one or more minors with little additional required coursework. This is one way you can create a tailored academic program to suit your specific interests and goals.
A few examples of major/minor combinations that are common among College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences students include:
- Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, and Social Media
- Criminal & Legal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology
- English, Public Relations, and Journalism
- Graphic Design and Visual Art
- Theatre and Dance
Declaring your Major or Minor
You are expected to declare a major by the time you have completed 45 credit hours. You may change your major at any time by speaking with your advisor and chair of the department of the new major.
You may declare a minor at any time by speaking with the chair of the department of your minor.
Choosing your Degree Type
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences currently offers three undergraduate degree options:- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts is awarded only to students who major in Art and Design
Should I choose the BA or BS option?
For most programs in College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences, the decision to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science is left to the student. At FSU, the Bachelor of Arts requires additional coursework in a foreign language. Depending on your program and your existing proficiency in a foreign language, it may or may not require additional credit hours. Taking our online placement examination is the first step in determining this.
There are advantages to both degree options depending on your area of study. The Dean recommends students consult with their advisor once they have declared a major to choose the option that best fits their career plan.