School of Arts &
Sciences
Study mode: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years
School of Arts &
Sciences
Study mode: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years
Our Mission
Our mission at the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is to deliver an American-style education in that empowers students with critical thinking, creativity, and the skills needed for academic and professional excellence in a global context.
Undergraduate Programs
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree programs within the School of Arts and Sciences at AUN are structured to ensure students not only excel in their chosen majors but also develop a broad foundation through general education requirements. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach, blending specialized coursework with essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.
At SAS, we are dedicated to empowering students to achieve academic excellence while preparing them to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Dean's Welcome Message
On behalf of the faculty and staff in the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), I warmly welcome you. School of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic school at AUN, and with an enabling environment for students, faculty and staff to bring out their best.
We provide a range of degrees in SAS:
1. Natural and Environmental Sciences
2. Petroleum Chemistry
3. Economics
4. Politics and International Studies
5. English Language and Literature
6. Communications and Multimedia Design
Each program has its own unique philosophy, aims and objectives. In addition, there are concentrations in the degrees, and some minor degree programs are offered. I encourage you to visit our web pages to get to know more about our unique programs. Also, the school catalog is a very important guide; you will get the details about the courses taught in the school by program, and with the description of each program courses.
Our American-style Liberal Arts education is a well-rounded education based on the courses offered, and it helps in developing skills and competences in critical thinking, logic, time management, communication (oral and written), intercultural competencies, leadership, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, philosophy, and problem-solving. The General Education department is located in SAS, and it provides most of these courses that identify us as an American-style Liberal Arts of education university. Every undergraduate student who attends the university, regardless of major, will take classes in SAS as part of their core curriculum.
SAS provides various supports to students such as the Writing and Mathematics Centres.
Across all departments in SAS, we have top-notch faculty members who have accomplished in their own research areas, and guided students in research resulting to publishing their findings. This has led to alumni securing graduate admission with scholarship in top universities all over the world. In our science laboratories, we have a state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding faculty members doing cutting-edge research.
Our faculty and staff are approachable and always ready to help you on campus. Each faculty member has at least six hours office hour per week dedicated to advise and help students on academic work and other related matters.
I assure you of a wonderful university experience in SAS! I once again welcome you, and I look forward to working with you in the years to come.
Warm Regards
Bolade Agboola, PhD
Professor of Chemistry
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences (SAS)
Bachelor degree programs on offer provide each student the opportunity to specialize in a specific area:
All Arts and Sciences programs are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). In addition, our programs aspire to pursue international accreditations.