Dean’s Welcome

Welcome to the School of Arts & Sciences at Russell Sage College, home to an active community of faculty and students pursuing their interests in interdisciplinary fields like criminal justice, forensic mental health, sociology and public health as well as in literature and writing; visual and performing arts; and chemistry, physics and math.

As a student in our School of Arts and Sciences, you will work closely with a supportive faculty advisor to map your unique educational pathway within the School of Arts and Sciences or in collaboration with Sage’s School of Management, School of Health Sciences or Esteves School of Education.

For example, within the School of Arts & Sciences you could pursue a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health. Or you can add a second major, a minor or graduate degree in education, business or one of the health sciences. There are multiple options available, and your faculty advisor will help you develop a plan that aligns with your professional goals.

Speaking of professional goals, all of the programs within the School of Arts and Sciences include an internship or a significant capstone project, and several offer independent or collaborative research opportunities and service learning experiences — all of which will help you build your professional network and your resume.

I invite you to visit Russell Sage College’s campuses Troy and Albany, New York, to learn more. In the meantime, please explore our website to learn more about our Arts and Sciences degree programs and career and graduate pathways.

Deb Lawrence, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences