The oldest and largest academic unit at Seton Hall University, the College of Arts and Sciences provides a learning, teaching and research environment that informs and promotes the University's Catholic mission. Based on a liberal arts course of study that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the College fosters a value-centered, technologically enhanced education that enables the personal and professional development of its students.
Starting Fall 2025, our M.P.A. moves to 36 credits — earn your degree in as little as one year with our new accelerated pathway. Or, move at a pace designed to balance work, family and personal life.
Following a competitive national search, Jonathan Farina, Ph.D. has been appointed as the College's permanent dean. A member of the University community since 2009, Dean Farina has served in multiple faculty and administrative roles and has been the Interim Dean for the last two years.
Through the new Frank Rubino Endowed Scholarship, an alumnus' legacy supports students in STEM with an interest Italian studies. Open to students pursuing degrees in fields including biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering.
Effective Fall 2025, the new Master of Science (M.S.) in Data Science and Engineering blends core data science principles, data engineering skills and practical industry skills sought by today’s tech-driven employers.
New interdisciplinary programs, like the minor in business humanities, combine the humanities with professional and technical coursework to prepare students for careers.
Chemistry students in Core III are turning food waste into a force for good through a hands-on sustainability project that blends science, faith and action. Find out how they’re making real change—together.
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Professor William Connell uncovered an important historical document in an antiques shop on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.