College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences

Message from the Dean
Dr. Michael Mathias
Welcome to Frostburg State University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences website! Here you can explore the many rewarding opportunities offered by the college. We provide students with a transformative educational experience through engaging liberal arts and creative arts programs grounded in a flexible, broad-based general education program. With ten departments spanning the arts, humanities, and social sciences, we offer fifteen undergraduate programs and a master’s degree program in counseling psychology. The college mission is implemented through a diverse, recognized, credentialed faculty committed to excellence in student-centered learning, scholarship and creative artistic production, and community outreach and service.
Please explore our website and visit our campus to learn more about our offerings for student success. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael B. MathiasDean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Philosophy
Academic Programs




- Minor Programs and Emphases
- Addictions Counseling Emphasis
- Art History Minor
- African American Studies Minor
- Animal Behavior Minor
- Creative Writing Minor and Emphasis
- Cultural Anthropology Minor
- Dance Minor
- Film Studies Minor
- Fine Arts Minor
- Graphic Design Minor
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology Minor
- Jazz Studies Minor
- Journalism Minor
- Leadership Studies Minor
- Music Theatre Minor
- Professional Writing Emphasis
- Public Administration Emphasis
- Public Relations Minor
- Teaching of Writing Emphasis
- Social Media Minor
- Sustainability Studies Minor
- Women’s Studies Minor
Academic Departments
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Michael Mathias
Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences