College of Humanities

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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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Mar 2

CSUN Jeff Marine Bull Ring Competition

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

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Mar 11

Reclaiming Culture & Identity: The Garifuna Museum of Los Angeles.

Time: 11:00 am — 3:00 pm
Location: La Casita, behind Bookstein Hall

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Mar 12

Beyond Mango Street: Updating and Diversifying Your 6-12 Curriculum

Time: 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
Location: University Library - Room 251 and Online

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Humanities News

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February 20, 2025

Introducing Associated Students Senator for the College of Humanities, Kimberly Yvette Basilio.

The College of Humanities’ newest Associated Students Senator is Kimberly Yvette Basilio, a junior with a d...

February 19, 2025

CSUN China Institute Celebrates the 2025 Lunar New Year

On the evening of February 15, the China Institute at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in coll...

December 12, 2024

Meet Valentina Ixchel Flores, Associated Students Senator for the College of Humanities.

Valentina Ixchel Flores is a Chicana/o Studies Social Sciences major who plans a future career teaching High ...

College of Humanities

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18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA
91330-8252
Sierra Hall 461

  • Phone: 818-677-3301

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