Learn how to affect change by gaining an understanding of how individual, group and societal social behaviors relate to social issues, equality, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, health, economics, and more. Become proficient at critical thinking, discussion, research, writing, and methodology. Fulfilling career paths are endless with this versatile degree.
The general Political Science major will give students a comprehensive look at five areas: public affairs, American politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. Undergraduate students can pursue a general political science major or choose to specialize with a concentration. The B.A. in Political Science is available as an accelerated program, meaning students can […]
Do you want to explore the most meaningful questions of humanity AND hone your skills at thinking, problem-solving, and communicating? Philosophy students learn how to think deeply and clearly, ask questions, solve problems, and collaboratively dialogue across diverse viewpoints. We apply these skills to enduring questions about knowledge, reality, and free will, and contemporary conversations […]
Combine the study of language with the understanding of culture with a program in languages, literatures, and cultures. Students will be well-equipped to thrive in an increasingly diverse and globalized world. Undergraduate students may specialize in Spanish, French, or German. Graduate students may pursue advanced study of Spanish language and culture.
By examining the interlocking forces of domination rooted in socially constructed categories of gender, sexuality, class, race, disability, and national status, the Ethnic Studies department identifies and explores issues of power, privilege, and social justice relevant to marginalized groups in the U.S. and abroad. Our students become civic-minded and culturally informed, with a foundation in […]
We are a comprehensive English Studies department with programs in creative writing, English Education, linguistics and teaching English as a foreign/second language, literature, writing and rhetoric, and composition. We are home to poets and linguists, literacy researchers and teacher educators, novelists and literary scholars, composition specialists and writers of creative nonfiction. Join us in studying […]
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 […]
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 CSU Anthropology major, you are joining a community and field dedicated to the study of humanity, cultures, and all aspects of the human condition in the past and present. We explore and seek to understand the social, environmental, political, and economic systems in which humans operate. You will participate in hands-on training and […]
