Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences

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The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college of the University of Akron, located in Akron, Ohio.

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The view of the College of Arts and Sciences from the steps of the Honors College.

History

The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences traces its origins back to 1870 with Buchtel College, which was the progenitor to the University of Akron.[1] It is named after John R. Buchtel.

Academic programs

The college offers more than 30 undergraduate majors,[2] nearly 20 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral programs.[3]

Also within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, which is directed by John C. Green.

References

  1. Welcome page for Buchtel Accessed March 4, 2009
  2. Undergraduate programs Accessed March 4, 2009
  3. Graduate programs Accessed March 4, 2009

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