College of Liberal Arts & Communication
The College of Liberal Arts and Communication is where ideas, creativity, and connection
thrive. You’ll explore how people express themselves, understand the world, and shape
communities through writing, speaking, and the arts. Our programs offer learning experiences
that prepare you for lifelong growth, leadership, and engagement in your career and
society.
Where Creativity and Inspiration Meet
Our programs inspire you to lead in media, arts, education, public service, and beyond.
Find your program – find your place.
45+
Undergraduate degree programs that blend creativity and the humanities with career
readiness.
We’ll Help You Get There
Whether you're the first in your family to attend college or returning to finish your
degree, CLAC is a place where you’ll be seen, supported, and inspired. From faculty
mentors to open doors in the dean’s office, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
No matter what one's major is, every student who comes through CLAC has been impacted
by the stellar disciplinary offerings within each department.
Dr. Cherisse R. Jones-Branch,
Dean
Our Departments
Our departments span a wide range of disciplines within the humanities. Explore their
pages to see what they have to offer.
Enrich Your Education Beyond the Classroom
From concerts and public media, to hands-on creative spaces and global travel, our
community gives you a front-row seat to arts, culture, and collaboration.
A-State’s Lecture-Concert Series brings nationally and internationally recognized
performers, artists, and speakers to campus, enriching the cultural experience of
students and the surrounding community.
As Arkansas’ original public radio station, KASU gives students the chance to work
in professional broadcast settings while connecting the region to NPR news, music,
and public affairs.
The Fowler Center hosts theatre productions, concerts, and exhibitions. It’s the finest
artistic performance and exhibition space in the region and a hub for student talent
and community engagement.
BAM presents thought-provoking exhibitions from regional, national, and international
artists. Students can explore, critique, and even showcase their own work.
ASU-TV
ASU-TV is A-State’s very own 24-hour cable station, airing original sports, news and
talk programming. Receive real-world training and gain experience on an actual TV
set.
Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts
The Windgate Center has state of the art kilns and workspaces for ceramics, a dedicated
a woodworking lab, a foundry for castings, student studio and work spaces, and indoor
and outdoor spaces for students, faculty and visiting faculty to display their art.
A-State’s student-run newspaper, The Herald, has been serving the campus community
since 1921.
A-State’s Heritage Sites protect important historic places in the Arkansas Delta and
give students hands-on learning experiences.
Expand your worldview with A-State’s study abroad programs. CLAC students have traveled
to Spain, France, and beyond, studying everything from art and languages, to international
media and global politics.
Get Involved From the Classroom to Career
Our graduates are attorneys, artists, journalists, educators, advocates, and entrepreneurs.
Our programs are designed to build your academic foundation, providing the experience
and faculty mentorship you need to take the next step – whether that’s the workforce,
a master’s degree, law school, or a Ph.D. But, it doesn't have to be all work and
no play—we offer plenty of student events and organizations for you to get involved
in!
Got Questions?
Connect With Us.
We’re here to help you find your place and succeed. Reach out to us for help.