The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH) is a multidisciplinary College connecting students to the world with an array of learning opportunities including research, internships, co-op, service learning, online instruction, and experiential scholarship. Students examine enduring and systemic questions about human nature and social behavior. They study the organization and functions of government, the interrelations of global societies and political systems. Our students are challenged to examine critically how the world is shaped by diverse values, histories and cultures.

The integrated and rigorous curriculum of the departments comprising the College opens the world to students. It provides them with an expansive understanding of the arts, anthropology, American History, the African American experience, criminal justice, geography, humanities, law, modern language, music, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, social work, and theatre. CSSAH is the largest college in the University and is home to a prolific faculty and a diverse student-body.

In recent semesters students have studied abroad in China, South Africa, and various countries in Latin America. They have presented their research at national academic conferences in history, English/American Literature and psychology. Students have interned at a variety of educational, social service, and political organizations and agencies. Students have performed on stage and honed their talents to the acclaim of critics and local audiences. Promising musicians and artists have showcased their skills through varied media, compositions and recitals. Their artistic and professional portfolios are based on years of hard work and critical assessment and evaluation.

The academic experience of the CSSAH is state-of-art and inventive. The College makes maximum use of technology and a variety of teaching pedagogies. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue professional careers and/or continue their education at the graduate level in professional studies. Through the CSSAH coursework comes alive as the educational experience for students within the College emphasizes theory, application, professionalism, and education for the greater good.

Degree Programs

Organized into eight (8) degree-granting units, the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Army ROTC, the college offers fifteen (15) separate majors leading to the bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of criminal justice, and bachelor of social work degrees. It also offers three master-level programs: master of applied social science, master of community psychology and master of social work.

Students enrolled in the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities are not limited to the several curricula offered by the college. They may take courses offered in other colleges and schools of the University, which, with the approval of the department chairperson, may be included in the degree program, used as a minor field of concentration, or used as electives. In order to graduate, undergraduate students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or above in all major courses, and graduate students must have a minimum 3.0. All directed individual study (DIS) courses must be approved by the supervising professor, the chairperson and the dean. Prior approval of the dean is required for all transient credit.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Religion
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Music
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in History

Graduate Degree Programs

Master of Applied Social Science (M.A.S.S.)
Master of Science in Community Psychology
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Courses

• SPC 2608 Public Speaking (an Honors Section Is Available) (3)

• MVS 1116 Class Guitar (1)
• MVS 1311 Principal Applied Violin I
• MVS 1312 Principal Applied Viola I
• MVS 1313 Principal Applied Cello I
• MVS 1314 Prin Applied Double Bass I
• MVS 1316 Prin Applied Guitar
• MVS 1317 Prin Applied Bass Guitar I
• MVS 2321 Principal Applied Violin II
• MVS 2322 Principal Applied Viola II
• MVS 2323 Principal Applied Cello II
• MVS 2324 Prin Applied Double Bass II
• MVS 2326 Principal Applied Guitar II
• MVS 2327 Prin Applied Bass Guitar II
• MVS 3331 Principal Applied Violin III
• MVS 3332 Principal Applied Viola III
• MVS 3333 Principal Applied Cello III
• MVS 3334 Prin Applied Double Bass III
• MVS 3336 Prin Applied Guitar
• MVS 4341 Principal Applied Violin IV
• MVS 4342 Principal Applied Viola IV
• MVS 4343 Principal Applied Cello IV
• MVS 4344 Prin Applied Double Bass IV
• MVS 4346 Principal Applied Guitar IV

• SLS T999 Sls Transfer Course
• SLS 1101 College Orientation (2)
• SLS 1102 Student Life Skills
• SLS 1201 Cultural Awareness (1)
• SLS 1281 Cultural Awareness
• SLS 1301 Edu & Career Plan
• SLS 1321 Education And Career Planning (1)
• SLS 1351 Futuristic Orient
• SLS 1401 Leadership Devel
• SLS 1402C College Survival II
• SLS 1500 College Survival
• SLS 1501 College Survival (1)
• SLS 1531 Orientation For Returning Students (1)
• SLS 2351 Orient & L-ship Devl

• THE 2000 Introduction To Theatre (3)
• THE 2000E Introduction To Theatre (3)
• THE 2000HB Introduction To Theatre (3)
• THE 2300 Critical Analysis Of Drama (3)
• THE 2820 Creative Dramatics For Children (3)
• THE 2931 Spec Top In Theatre:des & Tech
• THE 2932 Spec Top In Theatre:mangement
• THE 3000 Intro To Theatre
• THE 3112 Theatre History I (3)
• THE 3113 Theatre History II (3)
• THE 3232 Blk The/film&rel Stu
• THE 3235 Contemporary Black Theatre (3)
• THE 3930 Spec Top Theatre: Performance
• THE 4760 Methods Of Teaching In Public Schools (3)
• THE 4905 Independent Study - Theatre History (1-4)
• THE 4906 Independent Study - Costume (1-4)
• THE 4907 Independent Study - Design (1-4)
• THE 4908 Senior Project (3)
• THE 4912 Independent Study - Lighting (1-3)
• THE 4942 Arts/theatre Management Practicum (1-3)

• TPA 2210 Introduction To Production Techniques (3)
• TPA 2210C Stagecraft Prod Tech
• TPA 2210L Intro Prod Techn Lab
• TPA 2290 Theatre Production Laboratory - Performance (1-3)
• TPA 2290L Theatre Production Laboratory
• TPA 3200L Theatre Production Laboratory - Technical Production (1-3)
• TPA 3230 Introduction To Costume And Wardrobe (3)
• TPA 3290L Theatr Prod Lab Perf
• TPA 4060 Concepts Of Scenic And Lighting Design (3)
• TPA 4060C Scene Design
• TPA 4246 Costume, Wardrobe Techniques, And Stage Make-up (3)
• TPA 4400 Theatre Management (3)

• TPP 1700 Voice And Diction For The Theatre (2)
• TPP 2110 Elements Of Acting (3)
• TPP 2110C Elements Of Acting
• TPP 2111 Advanced Acting (3)
• TPP 2111C Advanced Acting
• TPP 2120 Improvisations For The Theatre (2)
• TPP 2190 Intro Creative Work
• TPP 2190L Introduction To Creative Work: Drama Production (1)
• TPP 2500 Basic Principles Of Movement (2)
• TPP 3190L Intro Creative Work
• TPP 3310 Fundamentals Of Play Directing (3)
• TPP 3310C Fund Play Directing
• TPP 4600 Dramatic Writing

• MVV 1011 Applied Voice (2)
• MVV 1311 Applied Voice (2)
• MVV 2111 Fundamentals Of Voice (1)
• MVV 2321 Applied Voice (2)
• MVV 3331 Applied Voice (2)
• MVV 4341 Applied Voice (2)

• MVW 1011 Prin Applied Flute
• MVW 1012 Prin Applied Oboe
• MVW 1013 Prin Clarinet
• MVW 1014 Prin Bassoon
• MVW 1015 Prin Saxophone
• MVW 1311 Applied Woodwind (2)
• MVW 1312 Applied Woodwind (2)
• MVW 1313 Prin Clarinet
• MVW 1314 Applied Woodwind (2)
• MVW 1315 Applied Woodwind (2)
• MVW 2321 Applied Woodwind (2)
• MVW 2322 Applied Woodwind (2)