School of Arts and Sciences
Departments and Degrees
Langston University is committed to providing our students with liberal arts studies that continue to produce titans of industry, groundbreaking scientists and researchers, social advocates and award-winning performers and artists.
The Department of Communications shapes its students into well-rounded, media-literate leaders with excellent oral and written communication skills. Our students receive structured and practical instruction in various areas of communications. See what a degree from the Department of Communication can do for you!
The Broadcast Journalism program primes its students to be ethical, credible, fair and well-rounded media professionals. Our curriculum is focused on preparing students to compete in a global market with integrity and encouraging students to embrace life-long learning as a means to enhance their future career goals. Students are instructed through practical, hands-on activities directly related to their field of study to develop the technical skill sets and abilities that are needed to produce visually competent and engaging material.
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Langston’s English program helps our students’ love of literature go beyond reading, allowing them to become critical thinkers with diverse writing skills who are prepared for a variety of professional opportunities after graduation. Additionally, adding a Spanish or French minor to any major opens a world of opportunities for any career.
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Careers rooted in mathematics are in high demand, and Langston’s Department of Mathematics prepares its graduates for success after graduation with a curriculum that turns students into effective decision makers who understand the significance of mathematics in its relation to the total physical and social structure of the world.
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Our Music department trains and prepares students to become performers, great teachers and educators at every level. Our music educators, conductors and applied faculty are among the finest in the nation. See why a Langston music degree is right for you!
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Are you interested in studies that explore the biological or chemical makeup of living matter, but you are not sure how to get started? Look no further than Langston’s Department of Natural Sciences! We offer bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry, as well as teaching degrees in both areas. You will learn the science behind nature’s mysteries with engaging lectures and hands-on labs, and you will have the opportunity to participate in impactful research. See what a natural science degree can do for you!
A degree in biology will open the door to a world of opportunities in various fields, including medicine, research, and criminal justice. If you want a deeper scientific understanding that can make an impact on the world, Langston University’s Biology program will equip you with the skills you need to do so.
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Dr. Byron N. Quinn
Chair Associate Professor
405.466.3607
Our chemistry program is equipped with the staff and resources to prepare students for successful careers as chemists, pharmacologists or toxicologists, to name a few. If your dream is to help others by providing answers to tough questions, a degree in chemistry from Langston University can help make your dreams come true!
Contact:
Dr. John K. Coleman
Chair, Associate Professor
405.466.3314
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Social sciences and humanities are critical to human cultures across the world. Their study can facilitate a greater understanding of different cultures, human relations and lay a framework for a civically engaged life. That’s why we offer several degree options to help students explore all that social sciences and humanities have to offer.
It’s no secret that the American judicial system is far from perfect, but with a degree in corrections, you can set yourself up to make a positive difference in the criminal justice system. See why correctional studies might be right for you.
If you want to learn more about the criminal justice system in the United States, an associate’s degree in criminal justice is a good place to start. Learn about how law enforcement and the courts system works, and take the first step toward your career in criminal justice.
From childhood encounters with strangers on the playground to daily conversations with friends, our interactions with others affect how we view the world. If you want to learn about how our minds are shaped, a degree in sociology is the right path for you.
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The Department of Technology awards degrees in technology and technology education. Earning a Technology degree from Langston University provides students with an important theoretical foundation coupled with extensive hands-on laboratory and project experiences. We are dedicated to providing a challenging and nurturing environment for our students. Graduates of our programs can find jobs in a wide range of companies and government agencies. We also prepare our students to seek advanced, post-graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines.