Department of Social Sciences

Program Overview

The College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences includes the following departments: Education, English and Modern Languages, Human Services, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Each department offers comprehensive programs of instruction, as well as other educational and professional experiences that contribute to the total development of the individual. This heterogeneous group of disciplines embraces the development of critical thinking, fluent expression in writing and speech, sensitivity to ethical and aesthetic standards, a knowledge and understanding of history and culture, and a commitment to the preparation of certified teachers and professional personnel.