Division of Arts and Humanities

Enabling students to excel in the fields of communications, dance, English, history, languages, music, political science, theatre, visual arts, women's studies, and more. Contact us for more information.

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Bachelor's Degrees

Penn State Altoona's Division of Arts and Humanities offers the following bachelor's degrees:

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Associate Degrees and Minor Programs

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Division Programs and Initiatives

Performing Arts Opportunities
Explore opportunities in dance, music, theatre, and more!

Arts and Humanities in Action
Encouraging connections between the classroom and cultural experiences at Penn State Altoona.

Common Read
A common reading initiative at Penn State Altoona for first-year students.

In My America ...
A collaborative poem comprised of lines by students, faculty, and staff at Penn State Altoona.

Notes from the Allegheny Front
Todd Davis's audio blog focussing on his ecological observations and experiences in the forests and on the streams of central Pennsylvania

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Promotion and Tenure Policies

The documents listed below are for use by faculty in the Division of Arts and Humanities.

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Division Faculty and Staff

Our division is a strong, dedicated group of faculty and staff engaged in top-notch research and exceptional teaching. To contact a specific faculty or staff member, find them in our directory using the button below. If you're interested in a topic but aren't sure where to start, use our Request Information form.

Division Directory