HSS Programs and Departments
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. See the full list of our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, minors, and certificates or endorsements.
*Offers teaching licensure program(s). See majors and teaching endorsements for details.
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Africana Studies*
Examine the history and culture of people of African descent through an interdisciplinary approach.
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Anthropology
Study the knowledge of how, when and where human life arose, and why cultures have evolved along varied pathways.
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Chicana/o & Latinx Studies
Learn about Mexican-American history and culture.
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Communication and Journalism
The Department of Communication & Journalism offers majors in Communication Studies and Journalism and Media Studies.
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Criminology & Criminal Justice
Study criminal justice theory and practical application for a future career in the criminal justice system or academia.
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Economics
Learn to look at societal issues such as poverty, unemployment and inflation using traditional economic tools and concepts.
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English*
Study literature, creative writing and film alongside literary interpretation and rhetorical theory and practice.
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Gender Studies
Examine the making and meaning of femininity and masculinity across cultures, social formations and time.
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Geography, GIS & Sustainability*
Bridge the gap between natural and social sciences and examine environmental, cultural, political and economic processes that produce patterns across Earth's surface.
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History*
Analyze the events, people and institutions of the past to gain deeper understanding of the present.
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Philosophy
Cultivate critical thinking and problem solving skills while exploring big questions about reality, knowledge and value.
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Political Science and International Affairs
Examine issues within politics and learn about government affairs in Political Science or examine global politics and issues in International Affairs.
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Sociology
Gain skills to seek positive social change through analysis of the structure of society, the dynamics of culture and interaction, and the causes and consequences of behavior.
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World Languages & Cultures*
Learn language proficiency in Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish and broaden knowledge in Asian or European culture and history.