Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences (ABS). We are committed to fostering excellence in critical thinking, discovery, and innovation through a comprehensive liberal arts education. We pride ourselves on stimulating intellectual curiosity, exploring through scholarship and research, and fostering creativity.

Faculty mentorship through small class sizes, hand-on learning opportunities, and research opportunities truly makes SVSU stand out and drive transformative, lasting change. We partner with industry, government, schools, and non-profit organizations to provide students with stand-out field placements and internships. We empower our future graduates with the skills needed to be capable, responsible citizens and innovators, ready to tackle modern challenges.

In ABS, we offer a wide variety of majors and minors. Please take time to explore our website and learn more about the opportunities our college provides. Connect with us. If you are a prospective student, consider connecting with Admissions  regarding application items and a campus visit. If you are a current student who wants to learn more about a major course of study, you can contact a department chair or make an advising appointment. In any case, please know that you are welcome and we are here to help you find success on your journey.

Dr. Brandon Haskett
Dean, College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences