Departments and Schools

Examine the history and culture of people of African descent through an interdisciplinary approach.

Study the knowledge of how, when and where human life arose, and why cultures have evolved along varied pathways.

Learn about Mexican-American history and culture.

The Department of Communication & Journalism offers majors in Communication Studies and Journalism and Media Studies.

Study criminal justice theory and practical application for a future career in the criminal justice system or academia.

Learn to look at societal issues such as poverty, unemployment and inflation using traditional economic tools and concepts.

Study literature, creative writing and film alongside literary interpretation and rhetorical theory and practice.

Examine the making and meaning of femininity and masculinity across cultures, social formations and time.

Bridge the gap between natural and social sciences and examine environmental, cultural, political and economic processes that produce patterns across Earth’s surface.

Analyze the events, people and institutions of the past to gain deeper understanding of the present.

Cultivate critical thinking and problem solving skills while exploring big questions about reality, knowledge and value.

Examine issues within politics and learn about government affairs in Political Science or examine global politics and issues in International Affairs.

Gain skills to seek positive social change through analysis of the structure of society, the dynamics of culture and interaction, and the causes and consequences of behavior.

Learn language proficiency in Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish and broaden knowledge in Asian or European culture and history.