A Broad Education for Wherever Life Takes You

Russell Sage College’s School of Arts and Sciences prepares students for careers in the arts, government, non-profit agencies and corporations, as well as for further study in a range of fields. Many of our programs are interdisciplinary — students complement the core courses in their program with electives in a variety of subjects. Several linked and accelerated programs make it possible to complete a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in less time than it would take to pursue the degrees individually.

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“One of the great things about a small college like Sage is that we get to know each other as people, and we help each other out. “

Andrea Rehn
Dean
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Our Faculty

Faculty members in Sage’s School of Arts and Sciences are distinguished researchers, published authors, acclaimed artists, Fulbright scholars, business and government professionals and community leaders. More importantly, they love to teach and share their enthusiasm for their subjects with students.

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Meet our faculty, students and alumni.

Faculty

“It’s a teaching college. The professors are here because they enjoy and see the value in working with their students.

– Nathanael Green
Student
2023
Anthony Ciampolillo

“I wanted to pursue a career where I could leave work each day knowing that I positively impacted someone’s life,” …

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Student
2024
Lizbeth Paez

When New York City native Lizbeth Paez was applying to college, she was leaning toward schools with interior design programs …

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Explore Programs

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Liberal Arts

English (BA, Minor)

History (BA)

Psychology (BS, Minor)

Public Health (BS, Minor)

Sociology (BA, Minor)

Law & Public Policy

Forensic Mental Health
(MS, Advanced Certificate)

Forensic Psychology (BS)

Criminal Justice and Community Corrections (MS)

Criminal Justice, Law, and Behavioral Science (BS)

Pre-Law Studies (Pre-Professional)

Public Health (BS, Minor)

The Sciences

Pre-Medical Studies (Pre-Professional)

Psychology (BS, Minor)

Public Health (BS, Minor)

Visual Arts

Art + Extended Media (BFA)

Expressive Arts in Mental Health (BS)

Graphic + Media Design (BFA)

Interior + Spatial Design (BFA)

Performing Arts

Musical Theatre (BS)

Theatre (BA)

Criminal Investigation Resource Center (CIRC) at Russell Sage College

No victim is forgotten.

The Criminal Investigation Resource Center (CIRC) utilizes Russell Sage College students to assist law enforcement agencies in investigating unresolved cases. The CIRC, under the direction of Dr. Christina Lane, a criminologist and an associate professor of criminal justice, provides training and experiences to students in unresolved case investigation and analysis while forming relationships with community agencies and contributing resources to local law enforcement to address their cold case initiatives.

Learn more about how you can apply to become a member of the Criminal Investigation Resource Center.

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Goals

In every academic department in the School of Arts and Sciences, professors and students ask big questions and then read widely, write intensely and collaborate zealously as they pursue answers. You’ll build agile thinking skills that will allow you to adapt quickly in a changing job market. Hands-on research, internships and service-learning projects ensure you will graduate well-educated and well-connected.

Research

Students in every discipline regularly conduct research, present at conferences including the prestigious National Conference on Undergraduate Research, and have their work published. Active academic honor societies provide additional opportunities to exchange ideas, network and learn. 

Contact us

School of Arts & Sciences

518-244-2466
[email protected]

Graduate & Adult Admission

518-292-8615
[email protected]