College of Humanities and Social Sciences CSUF Career Center Brochure

College of

Humanities and

Social Sciences

Who we are What we do

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ (H&SS) departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business.

H&SS provides many opportunities for students to be involved in faculty research projects, participate in professional internships and be active members of student clubs. Students may study in Washington, D.C. or in one of several overseas programs that take place during the regular academic year, summer, and intersession.

African American Studies

Latin American Studies

Ethnic Studies, B.A.

Latin American Studies, B.A.

Aging Studies

Liberal Studies

Aging Studies, M.S.

Liberal Studies, B.A.

American Studies

Modern Languages & Literatures

Aging Studies, B.A. & M.A.

Programs & Degrees

Anthropology Anthropology, B.A. & M.A.

Asian American Studies

Philosophy

Ethnic Studies, B.A.

Philosophy, B.A.

Chicana & Chicano Studies

Politics, Administration, and Justice

Ethnic Studies, B.A.

Criminal Justice, B.A. Political Science, B.A. & M.A. Public Administration, B.A. & M.P.A.

English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics

H&SS programs provide education that fosters students’ intellectual growth, teaching students to look deeply and critically at the world around them while preparing them to become professionals in their career paths.

Spanish, B.A. & M.A. Japanese, B.A. French, B.A. TESOL, M.S.

English, B.A. & M.A. Comparative Literature, B.A. Linguistics, B.A. & M.A.

Psychology Psychology, B.A. & M.A. Psychology (Clinical), M.S.

Environmental Studies

Sociology

Environmental Studies, M.S.

Sociology, B.A. & M.A.

Geography and the Environment

Religious Studies Religious Studies, B.A.

Geography and the Environment, B.A. & M.A.

History

Women and Gender Studies

History, B.A. & M.A.

Women and Gender Studies, B.A.

H&SS students earn academic credit while interning in Washington. Internships are with nonprofits, advocacy groups, congressional offices, executive agencies, museums, security firms, business groups, political parties, artistic organizations, news and media companies, and a variety of other offices in and around Washington, D.C.

Beyond the

Classroom

H&SS students can study abroad to gain first-hand experience of interacting with other global citizens and gaining experience that benefit them on their career journey in an global economy.

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Many H&SS students graduate with internships, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement. 75% of graduating seniors report that they have completed one of these experiences.

ASIAN

12%

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

2%

HISPANIC

54%

INTERNATIONAL

5%

MULTI-ETHNICITY

4%

WHITE

20%

UNKNOWN

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

7,600

Diverse University Citizenship

4% GRADUATE STUDENTS

643

FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

2,663

* Institutional Research and Analytical Studies, Cal State Fullerton: Enrollment numbers for Fall 2018

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is home to students from many different backgrounds and provides a premier learning experience both in the classroom and beyond to become leaders in society possessing global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and social responsibility.

CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH Research accurate and timely information regarding population, housing and employment characteristics.

CENTER FOR ORAL & PUBLIC HISTORY Creates a vital historical narrative of Southern California’s diverse and complex human experience.

Beyond

CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY

Teaching

Provides informed and unbiased expertise in exploring problems and solutions for public policy issues.

Research Centers within H&SS are hubs for both students and faculty to continue to explore problems and discover solutions in each of the following respective matters.

Facilitates K-12 professional development opportunities by running comprehensive programs.

FULLERTON INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER Provides tailored research support services utilizing scientific methods in communications technologies.

SOUTH CENTRAL COASTAL INFORMATION CENTER Provides comprehensive archaeological and built-environment information for Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties.

CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY Acts as a focal point and coordination hub for sustainability-related activities on campus.

Leaders of a Global Society

In addition to receiving handson learning from distinguished faculty, H&SS students immerse themselves in student clubs and organizations that provide realworld experience to prepare them to excel in their future careers.

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