The vision of the Prescott College of Arts & Sciences is to turn out well-rounded, self-reliant, independent and critically thinking graduates who will positively influence the community, country and world.
In commitment to that vision, our mission is to graduate students who are professional and industry-driven. We focus on student success by offering high-level access to faculty mentoring, innovative teaching methods and transformational learning opportunities that empower students to achieve high goals.
These experiences and opportunities fortify our values, which include the acquisition of knowledge, open communication, diversity and inclusion, cutting-edge research, a passion for teaching and life balance.
Our faculty engage in professional consultation and scholarly activities that inform their teaching and their discipline while enhancing the learning opportunities for our students.
Our industry and real-world-inspired courses build on the foundations of critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, information literacy, communication and scientific and cultural literacy, complemented by opportunities to gain practical experience in your chosen field through experiential learning.
Our academic degree programs emphasize applied studies that implement state-of-the-art curricula to educate students for long-term success in their professions.
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Enhance Your Degree With a Minor
Students are encouraged to select minors that complement their degree program and fulfill personal interest and professional needs.
The College of Arts & Sciences conducts basic, applied and
translational research, and engages in creative work, providing mentored
research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. In
doing so, we foster unique and innovative disciplinary,
multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, approaches and
applications to STEM, social and behavioral sciences, humanities and
simulation sciences.
Labs
Labs
We believe in the importance of hands-on learning in addition to classroom instruction. Our campus has laboratories in every discipline where students have access to state-of-the-art technology that typical undergraduates don't, such as our planetarium, observatory complex, forensic science lab and more.
At the College of Arts & Sciences, students thrive in a dynamic research environment, mentored by faculty who actively publish, secure grants and drive innovation.
College of Arts & Sciences faculty stand apart due to their varied backgrounds and commitment to a comprehensive and global perspective on education. All faculty are adept at specialized learning concepts in our wide range of degree programs.
The College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus is the academic foundation that drives innovation across aviation, aerospace and emerging industries. By integrating the sciences, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, the college equips students with the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to understand complex challenges and develop meaningful solutions.
Students learn in a collaborative, hands-on environment where theory is applied through research, fieldwork and project-based learning. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship create opportunities for individualized support and deeper engagement, allowing students to explore their interests while gaining practical experience. Across disciplines, the curriculum emphasizes curiosity, adaptability and real-world impact.
Graduates leave prepared to contribute in fields ranging from science and technology to policy, research and beyond. With a strong academic foundation and a focus on applied learning, they are ready to lead, innovate and make a difference in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Welcome to the Prescott College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Our students learn in a collaborative, hands-on environment where theory is applied through research, fieldwork and project-based learning. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship create opportunities for individualized support and deeper engagement, allowing students to explore their interests while gaining practical experience. I invite you to explore our programs, connect with our community and discover what is possible at Embry-Riddle.
I chose Embry‑Riddle because I was drawn to the smaller class sizes, faculty involvement and the more tailored undergraduate research opportunities that Embry‑Riddle provides its students. An in-person undergraduate Forensic Psychology program is more difficult to come by than other psychology programs, so it seemed like a good fit for me.”
