Arts and Sciences
Dr. Allison S. Danell
Dean
252-328-6249
danella@ecu.edu
Our Mission
The mission of Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and sciences. We do so through thought-provoking classes taught by experts in their fields, as well as engaging high-impact practices outside of the classroom through research, leadership, outreach, and study abroad experiences. Our graduates are equipped to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.
Our Vision
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences’ vision is to be an engine of access, knowledge, and opportunity for all learners through transformative education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement.
Make more than a major decision. Make a major difference.
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars dedicated to providing you, as a student, with a well-rounded education in the arts and sciences. In Harriot College, you have the ability to broaden your skills and knowledge from faculty and staff in 16 different departments, including Political Science, Chemistry, and Foreign Languages and Literatures, to name a few. We offer more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and you have the flexibility to be very creative in course selection and sequencing in many areas. This allows you to customize much of your time at ECU, including adding double majors, minors, or certificates to your plans. Through the programs you pursue in Harriot College, you will be taught and mentored by faculty who lead study-abroad experiences, conduct multidisciplinary and cutting-edge research, and engage in other technologically and culturally relevant initiatives. Ultimately, you will be well-prepared to enjoy a successful career and a fulfilling life!
Harriot College is multidisciplinary by nature,
and interdisciplinary by design.
To learn more, contact us, or watch videos in the “Your Major Matters” series and hear from ECU students to learn what you can do while majoring in one of the many areas in Harriot College. Follow Harriot College on LinkedIn and other social media platforms for program updates and alumni highlights!