St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Offices and Departments

We provide challenging visual arts degree programs with the goal of developing visually sophisticated artists and designers who are intellectually driven, ethically conscious, and critically aware.

The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to the preparation of students for the exciting, rapid, and unpredictable changes in the field of biology that will continue to emerge over the next century.

Our faculty are dedicated to your education both in the classroom and through research.

Welcome to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Department offers academic programs in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

We offer communication courses that feature performance activities and emphasize the theory, history, and criticism of rhetorical communication. Our experienced faculty members will help you achieve personal fulfillment, civic engagement, and career success.

The Department of Core Studies is designed to help first-year students in their academic transition to University life. As a unit, the three courses comprising the Department of Core Studies – First Year Writing, Scientific Inquiry, and First Year Seminar – assist first-year students in becoming their own intellectual “gatekeepers” as they are exposed each day to large amounts of information from a wide variety of sources.

Since its first season in September 1994, the Dr. M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery has been dedicated to the exhibition of all forms of contemporary art. It brings to the Queens campus works of art by well-known and emerging artists of regional, national, and international backgrounds

Economists — and professionals with a solid foundation in the economics — are in greater demand than ever. The continuing volatility of the world's economies has created a growing need...

The Department of English at St. John's University comprises a vibrant, dynamic community of faculty and students exploring literature, writing, and creative arts.

The Environmental Studies program at St. John’s University prepares concerned and motivated students to address serious environmental issues on a professional level. Our interdisciplinary degree programs and minors prepare students from diverse backgrounds in the sciences and humanities for the analysis and resolution of environmental problems.

We offer the following undergraduate and graduate degrees: B.A. Government and Politics, B.A. Public Administration and Public Service, M.A. Government and Politics, and combined BA/MA Government and Politics.

Earning a degree in history provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the issues and events that shape today’s global society. Studying history is also a proven way to develop the analytical and communication skills necessary for success in most fields, including business, law, journalism, public policy, and teaching.

The Department of Languages and Literatures offers programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies provides a multidisciplinary graduate opportunity to the intellectually curious.

The Division of Library and Information Science at St. John’s University prepares graduate students for careers in libraries and other information centers. Accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), our programs draw a wide range of students — men and women representing many ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. They are united by an enthusiasm for librarianship and a desire to help others by achieving excellence in this dynamic profession.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is dedicated to the preparation of students for a dynamic future. Our faculty are active scholars who are devoted to student success. Each student receives individual attention from faculty members who provide research and career guidance. In our programs, students develop a strong foundation in mathematical thinking and computational skills, and our graduates go on to have successful careers in a wide variety of fields.

If you are interested in a strong liberal arts and sciences education with Philosophy as a key ingredient, consider coming to St. John's. We assure an exciting intellectual experience.

The Department of Physics at St. John's University offers three Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Physics, Mathematical Physics, and Physical Science, as well as a minor in Physics. We also offer combined B.S./M.B.A. programs that allow you to complete both degrees within five years.

We offer a dynamic and interdisciplinary structure that engages scholars and accomplished practitioners in discussions of critical issues and best practices relevant to the population we serve. Through our continuing education workshops, conferences, and certificate programs, we collaborate with local professional organizations to facilitate the cross-fertilization of ideas and training through both formal and informal gatherings at our various facilities. We offer Postdoctoral Certificates training in Forensic Psychology and workshops in Child Abuse Identification/Reporting and School Violence Prevention.

The Department of Psychology exemplifies St. John's University's core values (Truth; Love; Respect; Opportunity; Excellence; and Service) and its Vincentian mission. The department is committed to academic excellence, operates in accord with accepted ethical principles and with respect for individual rights and dignity, is committed to service to the community, and demonstrates through its research, teaching, and clinical training an appreciation of the importance of cultural diversity.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology equips you with a rich understanding of the social, cultural, political, and economic structures that influence human behavior. Our programs provide the theoretical and methodological skills needed to develop practical research on people’s habits, customs and traditions, social practices, group interactions, institutions, organizations, and communities. You gain critical awareness of power relations; structural inequalities related to class, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality; and the social movements that advance social change locally and globally.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare you for a variety of careers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Graduates pursue careers in banking, civil society and community services, criminal justice, education, finance, health, law, psychology, research and development, social work, and technology.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and diverse community of faculty, students, and alumni who engage in opportunities beyond the classroom, including guest lectures, symposia, research collaborations, student-led publications, as well as networking events such as Criminology Connections (held every fall) and Sociology Connections (held every spring).

The department offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including accelerated, combined degree programs that allow you to earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years of full-time study. The department also offers a hybrid M.A. in Sociology degree, which allows you to complete the program in three semesters through a blend of in-person and online coursework.

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's University has its roots in Catholic tradition and is committed to exploring the breadth and depth of theological knowledge. The department offers courses which span the range of theological thought and provide a context for ecumenical dialogue and study.