College of Arts and Sciences

Administration

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences: Kathryn G. McConnell, Ph.D
Office: Bond Academic Center, Deans' Suite
Telephone: (619) 849-2412
Fax: (619) 849-7018
Email: kathymcconnell@pointloma.edu
Administrative Assistant: Paul Maley

General Information

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the very heart of liberal arts education at Point Loma Nazarene University. Programs in the arts and sciences are offered through eight academic departments and the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Course offerings in the arts and sciences are designed to help students explore a wide range of ideas. The college’s highly qualified faculty members are professionally active and committed to engaging students in the learning experience. By emphasizing the university’s mission to engage and challenge minds, to form and model character, and to see service as an expression of faith, the faculty challenge students to become life-long learners, to value the process of personal and intellectual development, and to give their lives in meaningful service to others.

Curricula

Students should refer to the following pages in this Catalog for a complete listing of program characteristics, degree requirements, and descriptions of courses offered by academic areas within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Master’s Degrees
Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.)
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
Master's degrees in General Biology (M.A., M.S.)

Bachelor’s Degrees (B.A. unless otherwise noted)
Art Subject Matter (Art Education)
Biblical Studies
Biology (B.A., B.S.)
Biology-Chemistry (B.S.)
Broadcast Journalism
Chemistry (B.S.)
Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry with a concentration in Youth Ministry
Composition (Music) (B.Mus.)
Computer Information Systems (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)
Engineering Physics (B.S.)
Environmental Science (B.S.)
Graphic Design
History
Instrumental Performance (B.Mus.)
International Studies
Journalism
Literature
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Music
Music with a concentration in Music and Ministry
Music Education
Philosophy
Philosophy and Theology
Physics (B.A., B.S.)
Piano Performance (B.Mus.)
Political Science
Romance Languages
Social Science
Spanish
Visual Arts
Vocal Performance (B.Mus.)
Writing

Minors
American Literature
Art
Art History
British Literature
Cell and Molecular Biology
Children’s Ministry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Environmental Biology
French
History
Mathematics
Music
Organismal Biology
Philosophy
Physics
Public Relations
Spanish
World Literatures
Writing
Youth Ministry

Credential and Internship Programs

California Commission of Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) in single-subject arts and science content areas, Christian Ministries Internship, Institute for Holy Land Studies (a division of Jerusalem University College).

Centers

Point Loma Nazarene University maintains centers within the organization of the College of Arts and Sciences, including:

• The Center for Pastoral Leadership
• The Margaret Stevenson Center for Women's Studies

Accreditations and Affiliations

Point Loma Nazarene University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). WASC may be contacted at 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, or by telephone at 510-748-9001.

Academic Organization

The College of Arts and Sciences, under the direction of the dean of the college, functions with the supervision of academic departments, schools, and centers. The following is a list of chairs, directors, and deans in the college.

DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS
Department of Art and Design – Karen J. Sangren, chair
Department of Biology – Dawne M. Page, chair
Department of Chemistry – Kenneth A. Martin, chair
Departmen tof History and Political Science – Rosco B. Williamson, chair
Department of Literature, Journalism, and Modern Languages – Bettina Tate Pedersen, chair
Department of Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences – Maria R. Zack, chair
Department of Music – Paul S. Kenyon, chair
Department of Physics and Engineering – Kendall E. Mallory, chair
School of Theology and Christian Ministry – Ronald P. Benefiel, dean

CENTERS
The Center for Pastoral Leadership – Norman V. Shoemaker, director
The Margaret Stevenson Center for Women's Studies - Linda M. Beail, director