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College of Humanities

Welcome

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.

Dean Scholar Emma Carroll

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

Read more about Emma Carroll

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.

Read more about Jessica Smith

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Humanities Events

May 14

Lets Talk with Josh Chow @ The Glenn Omatsu House

Time: 2:15 pm — 4:15 pm
Location: The Glenn Omatsu House

May 24

After the Fire: A Retreat on Environment and Regeneration

Time: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm
Location: Audubon Center at Debs Park

Aug 25 —
Aug 31

Mandatory Virtual Fall Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

Humanities News

Brie Loskota showcases river exercises from individuals in different locations from the past.

May 12, 2025

As a researcher with the Center for the Study of Religion and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, peace-...

Heaven Calderon (left) and Stephanie Perez (right) enjoy the quietness and relaxing environment of the classroom at the Peacebuilding Through Art-Making Event on Dec. 3 in the Maple Hall at ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢. Despite Perez not being a student, she expressed her appreciation for the arts and enjoyed spending time with her friend.

May 12, 2025

Throughout the fall 2024 semester, ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔϢ’s Jewish Studies Program offered a wide range of “campus and comm...

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ graduation

May 12, 2025

Media Contact: Javier Rojas, javier.rojas@csun.edu,  (818) 677-2130 Of the approximately 3,700 graduates i...

Departments

Two Asian American Students at commencement

Central American and Transborder Studies bus

Chicano mural

A person in a library looking for books

Tayra a the Women's Center

3 ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ students studying and talking together.

3 students working together

Image of Book inside a library with a hand going through the books

miniature Thinking Man statue

Child looking at candles

Programs

a woman wearing a colorful American Indian jacket

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ social work students helping elderly community members

colorful Jewish artwork

Middle Eastern architecture

rainbow banners hanging over an outdoor festival at ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢

Areas of Study

Mount Ararat

Disability Studies - The future is accessibile

a group of ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ students walking with their arms around each other

Many antique speakers, records with a center portrait of Elvis Presley

Sierra Hall & Jerome Richfield Courtyard

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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