A degree in Communication Studies is fiercely relevant. You will learn from award-winning faculty who inspire students to discover their voices and expand their horizons while bringing passion for scholarship mixed with fun to the classroom. Your coursework encompasses the study of oral, written, nonverbal, visual, electronic and computer-mediated communication whether through film, television, popular […]
This graduate program specialization helps students develop a broad understanding of cultural heritage, including archaeological sites and historic landscapes. Using this understanding, students learn to identify and interpret historic and prehistoric resources held by public land agencies, such as the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
Through small seminars and individual study, students learn historiography – the fundamentals of how people study history – and develop advanced research methods. CSU has special strengths in cultural and environmental U.S. History.
The Social Studies Teaching concentration is for students who aspire to teach social studies in middle school, junior high, or high school. This program equips future history and social studies teachers with the content knowledge and teaching skills needed for success in today’s classrooms. These students must also complete the requirements for the social studies […]
The language concentration encourages students to combine language learning with historical study. Students take courses that explore the history of the regions that traditionally speak the language(s) they are mastering. Students can choose from Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, ASL, and Russian.
This concentration allows students to take a wide array of history courses, empowering students to consider the impact the past has had on race, gender, religion, politics, law, social class, and the environment. Beyond foundational courses, students can select a path of courses that align with their own historical interests and career goals. This concentration […]
The History major is designed to expand your knowledge about the past, improve your ability to think logically and critically, and evaluate evidence, perspectives, and resources. Our majors use these foundations to open doors to career paths in government and law, public education, environmental protection, and more. Through traditional and project-based courses, students develop historical […]
Economics is about more than just money—it’s about understanding people and the world! If you’re curious about how society works, why some people struggle while others thrive, or how we can solve problems like climate change and inequality, economics is the perfect major for you. It’s a social science that explores how people make decisions, […]
As a geography major, you will gain a background in spatial thinking in order to understand the dynamic interactions between people and natural and built spaces and the causes and impacts of environmental and social change around the world. Students in geography study and solve real-world challenges by addressing human-environmental issues from a spatial perspective […]
Anthropology students can choose the cultural anthropology concentration to study contemporary human cultures and societies, and their shared traits and differences. Cultural anthropologists use the idea of culture to examine human belonging and adaptation amid the stresses of rapid change. At CSU, you will learn to gather information through ethnographic research methods and other qualitative […]
