An Education for a Purpose-driven Life
Receive an education to prepare you to address problems and make the world a better place.
The School of Arts and Humanities
Feed Your Passion, Engage Your Curiosity, Create Your Future
We are committed to offering a rich learning experience that gives our students and graduates the knowledge and versatility to engage actively and positively in a complex and ever-evolving world.
The arts and humanities have been the vital core of a college education as long as there have been colleges. We pride ourselves in providing a relevant, modern education based upon time-tested knowledge and values.
Feed Your Passion, Engage Your Curiosity, Create Your Future
Your education should feed your passion, whether that means making the world a better place, building a fulfilling career, or expressing your own unique genius. Invest in yourself with an Arts & Humanities education.
An Education for an Evolving Workplace
Learn through field experiences, internships, performances, presentations, and more.
An Education for Creating Meaning
Explore and create, both individually and within a diverse community of learners.
Arts & Humanities Programs
The School of Arts & Humanities provides a rich learning environment that supports your academic, career, and personal goals. Engage with expert faculty, gain real-world experience, and build a meaningful life. Invest in yourself and build your future through our programs.
Communications
Good communicators are needed in every corner of the world. Between the popularity of social media, a 24/7 news cycle, and the advent of streaming services, the demand for thoughtful and compelling communication has never been greater.
Communications Majors
English
The study of English is a path to many rewarding careers and to an intellectually rich, socially engaged life. We invite you to work with dedicated and accomplished faculty and join a diverse community of scholars and writers. You’ll develop your ability to critically analyze literature, film, and other kinds of texts; to think against the grain of received ideas; and to write with the power to move and persuade.
History & Political Science
History and Political Science faculty are diverse, engaged teacher/ scholars committed to preparing students to make change and serve their communities. Internships provide extensive hands-on experience combined with academic study, launching our students into meaningful careers in education, law, non-profits, public policy, and political advocacy.
History & Political Science Majors
Communications
Good communicators are needed in every corner of the world. Between the popularity of social media, a 24/7 news cycle, and the advent of streaming services, the demand for thoughtful and compelling communication has never been greater.
Communications Majors
English
The study of English is a path to many rewarding careers and to an intellectually rich, socially engaged life. We invite you to work with dedicated and accomplished faculty and join a diverse community of scholars and writers. You’ll develop your ability to critically analyze literature, film, and other kinds of texts; to think against the grain of received ideas; and to write with the power to move and persuade.
History & Political Science
History and Political Science faculty are diverse, engaged teacher/ scholars committed to preparing students to make change and serve their communities. Internships provide extensive hands-on experience combined with academic study, launching our students into meaningful careers in education, law, non-profits, public policy, and political advocacy.
History & Political Science Majors
Music Industry
Our Music Industry Department prepares students for a variety of careers in music industry while providing them with a well-rounded liberal arts education.
World Languages & Cultures
Regardless of your major, the Department of World Languages and Cultures is invested in guiding students through the process of developing second language skills that will make a difference once they enter the job market and help you acquire second language skills that will give you an edge!
Explore World Languages and Cultures Minors & Certifications
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Think deeply about values, morals, and the scope of human knowledge and how these affect the nature of our human societies and cultures.
Explore Philosophy & Religious Studies Minors
Music Industry
Our Music Industry Department prepares students for a variety of careers in music industry while providing them with a well-rounded liberal arts education.
World Languages & Cultures
Regardless of your major, the Department of World Languages and Cultures is invested in guiding students through the process of developing second language skills that will make a difference once they enter the job market and help you acquire second language skills that will give you an edge!
Explore World Languages and Cultures Minors & Certifications
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Think deeply about values, morals, and the scope of human knowledge and how these affect the nature of our human societies and cultures.
Explore Philosophy & Religious Studies Minors
Engaged Classrooms
Work with expert faculty in small classes where you can get to know your teachers and classmates.
Love This Class
Curious about what classes at Saint Rose are like? Browse through our ever-growing video gallery of beloved Saint Rose classes taught by passionate professors, and get the scoop from students taking the course.
Outstanding Facilities
State-of-the-art facilities such as the Massry Center for the Arts, Hearst Center for Communications & Interactive Media, and the Loretta A. Preska ’70 Mock Trial Courtroom.
The College of Saint Rose Academic Facilities
Applied Learning
Step out of the classroom.
Apply what you’ve learned in class in the real world through internships, field experiences, service learning, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
One of the things that separates The College of Saint Rose from other schools in the Albany area are the internship programs and opportunities made available through our school. Being located in the heart of downtown Albany, Saint Rose is able to provide students who are looking into politics as a potential career path a number of internship opportunities at the NYS Assembly.
Here’s what a few of our current students and alums had to say about their internship experiences working for some of the Capital Region’s State Assemblymen and women.
Internships have included:
- New York Times
- New York State Legislature and Governor’s Office
- Make a Wish Foundation
- ESPN
- Atlantic Records
Internship Spotlight: New York State Assembly Internships at Saint Rose (Albany, NY)
Get Out in the Community!
The city of Albany will become your muse, motivation, and network, providing opportunities to get involved in local government, put on musical performances, volunteer in the community, network with leaders, and so much more!
Successful Futures
Hear from our alumni about how their Arts & Humanities education at Saint Rose led to exciting careers.
Think Big.
Studying arts and humanities at The College of Saint Rose will set you up to become a creative problem solver, philosophical thinker, and expert communicator. Skills that ALL employers are hungry for, both at home and abroad.
The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) surveys of employers show that business leaders are concerned about college graduates developing these skills.
Dean's Welcome
A message from Gerry Lorentz, Dean of Arts & Humanities.
An arts and humanities education is an education for a lifetime, preparing you to meet your personal goals, evolve with your career, address societal needs, and live a fulfilled life.”
Contact Us Now
Of course, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.
The School of Arts & Humanities
Dean’s Office
1006 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12203