About Our College

Experience the power of the arts and sciences

David Brown, Dean, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences — *Dean David S. Brown, PhD*

With all of the challenges facing modern society, the demand for a multi-faceted curriculum and an approach to problem solving that seamlessly integrates the arts and sciences has never been more important. This integration is not just desired by future employers, it is the best and most apparent way forward as we work to bring new solutions to the world’s most complex problems.

P.I.E., supported by faculty members, and relevant to the challenges facing our students today, is the philosophical credo of The College of Arts and Sciences, and encompasses the way in which our community approaches academic studies, research and future careers:

Practical
Interdisciplinary
Experiential

The practical, problem-solving education infused with applied methods provided by the College of Arts and Sciences presents an abundance of relevancy in a modern, global economy. It is no longer enough to teach from just one perspective, as the world we live in requires a more nuanced approach.

The integrated curriculum of our college marries the arts and sciences, producing a more well-rounded, better prepared “bilingual” student who is able to approach the complexities of society from a variety of perspectives. Drexel prides itself on offering experiential opportunities early and often that provide students with the practical knowledge they need immediately upon graduation. The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of community-based learning classes, study abroad opportunities, research fellowships, lab and field work as well as Drexel’s trademark Co Op experiences.

It is with these principles that we move our college into the future. By staying nimble, but holding true our values, we continue to provide an award-winning education that prepares our students for the world outside of the university walls.

Get In Touch

The College of Arts and Sciences looks forward to your questions and ideas. Please email us at coas@drexel.edu.

The Dean's Bookshelf

Learn more about the dynamic intersection between the arts and sciences. Here are some recent favorites from my bookshelf.

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Meet Our Community

By the Numbers

100%

of Drexel University students take courses in the College of Arts and Sciences.

2,308

students are currently enrolled in the college. In the spring 2024 term, the College of Arts and Sciences had 1,951 undergraduate and 357 graduate students enrolled.

98%

of College of Arts and Sciences students were employed on co-op in 2021-2022, and 70% of these positions were paid.

18,600

College of Arts and Sciences graduates form a powerful, global alumni network.

Recent News

Top 10 College of Arts and Sciences Moments of 2024

This year, students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences explored the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences through interdisciplinary research, creative projects, experiential events and more.

Event Planning students present their work

Experiential Learning in Action: Event Planning Students Present Exciting Proposals to Recruit Future Dragons

Event Planning provides students with the theoretical and practical tools to understand the complexities of producing special events across major industries, recognizing that events encompass all elements of the communication process.

Student presents research at ASURS Fund conference

Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Support Fund Sets Students Up for the Future

Since its inception in 2023, ASURS has supported nearly 100 College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates, mutually benefiting students, faculty and PhD candidates.

Discussions with the Dean: Meet Global Studies Alum Kejsi Ruka '24

Kejsi Ruka '24 sat down with Dean David Brown, PhD, to discuss her experiences at Drexel, including her research into gender and corruption and her role as editor-in-chief of The Triangle.

Students and alumni at the October ASURS Fund Convention

Students Present Research Projects During ASURS Fund Conference

Over the last six months, ASURS Fund participants have worked on a variety of hands-on research and scholarship reflecting a cross spectrum of the College of Arts and Sciences’ disciplines.

Meet the New Faculty Members Joining the College of Arts and Sciences this Fall

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to welcome six new faculty members to our learning community this academic year. These accomplished scholars drive discovery and collaboration across disciplines and will serve as dedicated mentors to their students.

Abryana Kevelier-Williams and Dean David Brown

Discussions with the Dean: Meet Criminology and Justice Studies Alum Abryana Kevelier-Williams '24

Abryana Kevelier-Williams '24 sat down with Dean David Brown, PhD to discuss her passion for justice informatics and experiences at Drexel, including a co-op in Greece and an intensive course abroad in Denmark.