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 Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy |
| Social Science | Anthropology, Communication, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology |
| Humanities | English, Languages & Literatures, History, Philosophy |
| Fine Arts | Art History, Music, and Theatre & Dance |
| Professional Studies | Education, School of Business, College Libraries |
