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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Oct 18

16th Annual Research Fellows Colloquium

Time: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Location: University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room

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Oct 24

Visioning Liberated Futures, a talk by (and with) Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn (Lydia X. Z. Brown)

Time: 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Location: Nordhoff Hall 113

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Oct 30

Love and (R)evolution: A Conversation with Artist and Activist Lydia Emily

Time: 11:30 am — 12:30 pm
Location: University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room

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Humanities News

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May 31, 2024

The Religious Studies Department Celebrates its 2024 Graduates

The Religious Studies Department celebrated its graduating seniors during its 2024 Spring Reception on May 1,...

Dean’s Scholar Samantha Alarcon

May 2, 2024

2023 College of Humanities Dean’s Scholar Samantha Alarcon

After six consecutive semesters on the Dean’s List in the College of Humanities, Samantha Alarcon is gradua...

May 2, 2024

CSUN’s 2023 Wolfson Scholar Natalie Castillo

The College of Humanities is proud to congratulate CSUN’s 2023 Wolfson Scholar Natalie Castillo. This prest...

College of Humanities

Office of the Dean

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA
91330-8252
Sierra Hall 461

  • Phone: 818-677-3301

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