The academic departments of the college are divided in to five academic areas, which are used in various ways in the Constitution. The areas are defined in Constitution Article III Section 4, which is the Section about the Professional Leave Review Committee.
| Area | Departments |
|---|---|
| Natural Science | Biology, Chemistry, Geological, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy |
| Social Science | Anthropology, Communication, Geography and Sustainability Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology |
| Humanities | English, Global Languages & Cultures, History, Philosophy |
| Fine Arts | Art History, Music, and Theatre & Dance |
| Professional Studies | Education, School of Business, College Libraries |
