School of Humanities and Sciences

Become a Critical Thinker Prepared to Impact the World

APU’s School of Humanities and Sciences prepares disciple-scholars for advanced study, civic engagement, vocational success, and a well-lived life. Taught by faculty-mentors genuinely invested in their students’ journey, this is a place where students explore and live out truth in a vibrant, collaborative learning community.

We offer academic programs of excellence that span the humanities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines, including a wide array of major and minor undergraduate degree programs, courses in the university’s general education program, discipline-specific student honor societies, and graduate degree programs.

Find Your Program

Biology and Chemistry

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Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, and Statistics (CEMPS)

English

History and Political Science

Sociology, TESOL, and Modern Languages

Scholarships and Discounts

Faculty Spotlight

Here at APU, we can tackle science with a very holistic view, and we integrate our faith whenever possible. In my chemistry classroom, I will ask the question: Just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should—what about sustainability? What about stewardship? What about our Christian values?

Louise Huang, PhD
Vice Provost for Academic Services and Associate Professor, Director, Center for Research in Science, Director, Environmental Studies Program; Faculty Fellow, Honors College

Articles

Caylee and Evan stand with a poster of their research at a conference.

Caylee Walker ’27 and Evan Knee ’26 Conduct Research on STEM Identity and the Learning Assistant Program

June 23, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Saundri Luippold smiles in APU's prayer garden

Graduating Senior Reflects on Rekindled Love for Art, Creativity, and Community

May 01, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Chen, Pascua, and Ezzeddine take a selfie on a bridge in Japan.

APU Students Travel to Japan to Conduct Environmental Biology Research and Collaborate with Professional Scientists

April 07, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Students and their families playing math games at the Magic of Math Night event.

APU Professors Cultivate Love of Learning Through Magic of Math Nights

March 24, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

William McCoy, PhD, Named Dean of APU’s College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology

March 13, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Jennifer Young smiles for a picture in front of the Segerstrom turtle pond.

Faculty Friday: Jennifer Young, PhD, Encourages Students to Find Their Calling in Chemistry

March 07, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Emma smiles outside a field at APU, wearing a university t-shirt

Student Spotlight: Emma Sanchez ’25 Deepens her Love for Christ and Learning

February 18, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

About the Dean

Bill McCoy, PhD, comes to APU with 20 years of prior experience working in Christian higher education, primarily at Eastern Nazarene College, where he served four years as chief academic officer. Prior to that role, he was a faculty member teaching a range of courses in African and European history. He holds a PhD in African history, with additional specialties in modern British history and anthropology, from Boston University. His dissertation, Healing the Leper? Mission Christianity, Medicine, and Social Dependence in 20th Century Swaziland, led to multiple publications in industry journals.

McCoy is passionate about the transformative power of higher education integrated with deep Christian faith. His primary goal for the College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology is to cultivate a community of scholars who embody that transformative integration and celebrate its fruit in each other’s lives and in the world around us.

School of Humanities and Sciences Faculty

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