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Studies in the Humanities prepare students to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly diverse and internationally competitive world.

Our students find career opportunities in wide-ranging fields, including the legal and medical professions, nonprofit organizations, interpreting and translating services, journalism, advertising, creative and technical writing, human resources, banking, teaching, and countless others.

Dean Jeffery Reader

At the core of who we are in the Humanities is a process of inquiry that leads us to understand both ourselves and others through critical thinking, critical examination and critical analysis.

Read more from Dean Jeffrey Reeder in CSUN Today

Dean Scholar Emma Carroll

Emma Carroll, the 2024 College of Humanities Dean’s Scholar, has long been focused on excellence.

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2024 College of Humanities Outstanding Scholar Jessica Smith

This year’s College of Humanities Outstanding Scholar was what you might refer to as a reluctant matador.

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Humanities Events

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Aug 25 —
Aug 31

Mandatory Virtual Fall Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

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Feb 1 —
Feb 7

Mandatory Virtual Spring Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

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Humanities News

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June 2, 2025

Introducing Nafina Raha, the 2025 College of Humanities Dean’s Scholar

“Throughout my time at CSUN, I have strived for excellence both within and beyond the classroom,” says 20...

May 29, 2025

Take courses from the comfort of your sofa, or while having coffee. MCLL offers a variety of flexible options.

FULLY ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS MCLL COURSES FOR FALL 2025: Mythology & Culture: G.E.-C2CLAS 315, # 13853 – G...

AMAZING COURSE ON FRENCH PROTEST MUSIC! Fall 2025

May 22, 2025

Fall 2025: Amazing Course On French Protest Music!

FLIT 396N-French Protest Music; class # 21091 Instructor: Prof. Maggie Pourabedi Online Synchronous -Zoom mee...

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