The James F. & Gerry T. Hurley School of Arts and Sciences offers the following fields of study:

• Biology
  
  
• Chemistry
  
  
• Environmental Science & Studies
  
  
• History
  
  
• Literature
  
  
• Mathematics
  
  
• Modern Foreign Languages
  
  
• Politics
  Concentrations in:
         - Pre-Law
         - Public Administration
  
  
• Pre-Med & Pre-Health
  
  
• Psychology
  
  
• Religion & Philosophy
  Concentrations in:
          - Christian Education
          - Outdoor Ministries
          - Theology and Philosophy
  
  
• Sociology
  
  
• Writing
  
  Interdisclipinary:
• Sustainable Business and Community Development

Dean
Dr. Steven Coggin

about the school of arts & sciences

The Hurley School of Arts and Sciences is named in honor of James F. and Gerry T. Hurley of Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Hurley is the former owner and publisher of The Salisbury Post and past chairman of the Catawba Board of Trustees. The School includes the departments of Biology, Chemistry, English, History & Politics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Psychology, Religion & Philosophy, and Sociology. The school also administers cooperative programs in Forestry and Medical Technology and the Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Programs.