At the core of Rockland University’s identity since 1924 lies the Davenport College of Arts & Humanities. Its departments empower truth-seeking scholars to challenge assumptions across artistic innovation and humanity’s unknowns. Blending analytical rigor with imaginative wonder, Davenport col­legiately trains graduates to push the frontiers of creative expression.

Davenport takes pride in achieving #18 U.S. News ranking for Art & Humanities graduate studies dominance. And within specific disci­plines – our Art History Ph.D tracks at #12 after producing 5 Getty Museum lead curators; Cinema Studies under­graduates garner 96% Hollywood placement; Davenport minted two Pulitzers within Journalism last decade. By any creative measure, Davenport College success stories accelerate human pro­gress – a legacy started by intellectual explorer Hiram Davenport now carried for­ward by visionary Dean Dr. Hassan.

Undergraduate Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Anthropology
    • Art History
    • Communication Studies
    • Creative Writing
    • Cultural Studies
    • English Literature
    • Geography
    • History
    • Linguistics
    • Music
    • Philosophy
    • Political Science
    • Psychology
    • Religious Studies
    • Sociology
    • Theatre Arts
    • Languages & Literature
      • Chinese, French, Spanish
    • Philosophy
    • Religious Studies
    • Film Studies
    • Women’s & Gender Studies
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Art Administration
    • Art History
    • Art Education
    • Art Therapy
    • Creative Writing
    • Curatorial Studies
    • Dance
    • Music Studies
    • Museum Studies
    • Technical Theater

Graduate Programs

  • Master of Arts
    • Art History
    • English Literature
    • History
    • Philosophy
    • Linguistics
    • Cultural Studies
    • Communication Studies
    • Creative Writing
    • Religious Studies
    • Sociology
    • Political Science
    • Psychology
    • International Relations
    • Religious History
    • Technical Theater Direction
  • Master of Fine Arts
    • Acting
    • Creative Writing
    • Performing Arts
      • Dance
      • Music
      • Theater
    • Literature
    • Technical Theater Direction
    • Journalism
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Communications Studies
    • Cultural Studies
    • History
    • Interpretation & Translation
    • Journalism
    • Linguistics
    • Philosophy & Ethics

Meet the Dean

Miriam Hassan

Dr. Miriam Hassan boasts over 35 years delving subcultures’ symbols reshaping wider societies. His seminal research on punk rock attire semiotics and positionality theory draws frequent academic citations. Beyond published monographs, Dr. Hassan brings real-world context as an advisor for education/arts nonprofits and demonstration organizer during pivotal local political movements.