The largest academic unit at Oakland, the college encompasses the arts, humanities and natural, mathematical, and social sciences. In addition, students may select from a wide range of concentrations such as American studies, applied statistics, archaeology, criminal justice, environmental studies, film studies, French studies, religious studies, social work and urban studies to enhance and complement their primary focus.

While each of its 16 departments represents a unique field of study, the college is united by its desire and dedication to educate every student to become a rational and ethical human being, able to engage in critical thinking, utilize analytical skills, and communicate effectively.

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DEPARTMENTS Art and Art History 307 Wilson Hall (248) 370-3375 art@oakland.edu Biological Sciences 375 Dodge Hall (248) 370-3550 Chemistry 260 Science and Engineering Building (248) 370-2320 (248) 370-2321 (Fax) Communication and Journalism 316 Wilson Hall 248) 370-4120 (248) 370-4208 (Fax) English 544 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-2250 (248) 370-4429 (Fax) History 416 Varner Hall (248) 370-3510 (248) 370-3528 (Fax) Linguistics 320 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-2175 (248) 370-3144 (Fax) Mathematics and Statistics 368 Science and Engineering Building (248) 370-3430 (248) 370-4184 (Fax) Modern Languages and Literatures 372 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-2060 Music, Theatre and Dance 207 Varner Hall (248) 370-2030 (248) 370-2041 (Fax) Philosophy 341 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-3390 (248) 370-3144 (Fax) Physics 190 Science and Engineering Building (248) 370-3416 (248) 370-3408 (Fax) Political Science 418 Varner Hall (248) 370-2352 (248) 370-4299 (Fax) Psychology 111 Pryale Hall (248) 370-2300 (248) 370-4612 (Fax) Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice 518 Varner Hall (248) 370-2420 (248) 370-4608 (Fax) Writing and Rhetoric 378 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-2746 CENTERS Center for Applied Research in Musical Understanding (CARMU) 308 Varner Hall Joseph Shively (248)-370-2287 carmu@oakland.edu Center for Biomedical Research 166 Hannah Hall Brad Roth (248) 370-4871 (248) 370-2321 (Fax)  roth@oakland.edu Center for English as a Second Language 319 O'Dowd Hall Sam Rosenthall (248) 370-2163 (248) 370-3144 (Fax) rosenth@oakland.edu International Studies Program 217 Varner Hall Paul Kubicek (248) 370-2363 kubicek@oakland.edu SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Biochemistry Program (Offered by Biological Sciences and Chemistry) 201 Science and Engineering Building Art Bull (248) 370-2347 (248) 370-2321 (Fax) abull@oakland.edu Cinema Studies Program  506 O'Dowd Hall      Kyle Edwards (248) 370-4118 edwards2@oakland.edu Environmental Science Program 289 Science and Engineering Building Linda Schweitzer (248) 370-2092 (248) 370-2321 (Fax) schweitz@oakland.edu ESL Endorsement Program 320 O'Dowd Hall Sam Rosenthall (248) 370-2163 (248) 370-3144 (Fax) rosenth@oakland.edu Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies 217 Varner Hall Cynthia Sifonis (248) 370-2949 sifonis@oakland.edu Master of Arts in Liberal Studies 217 Varner Hall Seán Farrell Moran (248) 370-3533 moran@oakland.edu Masters in Public Administration 421 Varner Hall                          Diane Hartmus (248) 370-2375 hartmus@oakland.edu Women and Gender Studies Program 217 Varner Hall Jo Reger (248) 370-3221 (248) 370-4608 (Fax) reger@oakland.edu OUTREACH PROGRAMS Hispanic Outreach 320 O'Dowd Hall (248) 370-2175 (248) 370-3144 (Fax) CONCENTRATIONS American Studies 523 Wilson Hall Kathleen Pfeiffer (248) 370-2255 pfeiffer@oakland.edu Applied Statistics 344 Science and Engineering Building Robert Kushler (248) 370-3445 kushler@oakland.edu Archaeology 526 Varner Hall Richard Stamps (248) 370-2425 stamps@oakland.edu Criminal Justice 518 Varner Hall Jay Meehan (248) 370-2420 meehan@oakland.edu Environmental Studies 289 Science and Engineering Building Linda Schwietzer (248) 370-2092 schweitz@oakland.edu Cinema Studies 506 O'Dowd Hall Kyle Edwards (248) 370-4118 edwards2@oakland.edu French Studies 419 Wilson Hall Stacey Hahn (248) 370-2062 shahn@oakland.edu Pre-Law 425 Varner Hall Julie Walters (248) 370-2352 (248) 370-4299 (Fax) walters@oakland.edu Preprofessional Studies in Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary 350 Dodge Hall Keith Berven (248) 370-3581 berven@oakland.edu Religious Studies 217 Varner Hall Alan Epstein (248) 370-2358 epstein@oakland.edu Social Work 512 Varner Hall Lisa Dalton (248) 370-2426 dalton@oakland.edu Urban Studies 416 Varner Hall De Witt Dykes (248) 370-3522 dykes@oakland.edu