Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences connects students with forward thinkers and global problem solvers through interdisciplinary education and partnerships that begin here, at the heart of the SMU campus, and extend globally.
"Once you’re at SMU, you’ll be encouraged to dip your toe into anything that you find yourself drawn to; hence why I am leaving this institution with three different degrees."
Abena Marfo ’22
"The Dedman College Scholars Program helped me to not only adjust to life at SMU, but also meet some of my closest friends."
Alyssa Bleyle ’23
"I chose SMU for my graduate program because I was looking for a smaller interconnected department that is well respected."
Kelsey Paulhus, Biology Ph.D. student
"I selected SMU because of the opportunity to become part of its physics research community as an undergraduate."
Jared Burleson ’21
"Something SMU, and specifically Tower Scholars, does really well is giving their students opportunities for real-world application."
Austin Hickle ’22
"The human rights program helped me tie what I was learning in class to the outside world."
Kaitlyn Contreras ’20
Our globally renowned faculty, abundant course options, and boundless research opportunities prepare students to reach for their dreams, defy challenges, and build a better tomorrow. Find the right academic combination for your future.
Dedman College students build the academic foundation and skills that give them the competitive edge in fields such as medicine, business, technology, marketing and beyond.
Take charge of your future with hands on research opportunities from day one. Faculty and students work side by side to in subjects ranging from space exploration to cancer research and high performance computation.
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