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The School of Social Sciences is committed to the view that a well-rounded
education is a necessary preparation for effective participation in today's
complex society. The school offers a variety of degree, credential, and
certificate programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
curriculum is planned to guarantee breadth of academic experience, including
participation in international programs.
The school participates in many interdisciplinary programs both in and beyond
the social sciences.
As students acquire a greater body of knowledge, they also attain a sense
of perspective, more effective communication skills, a heightened respect
for quality and excellence, more appreciation of creativity, and a greater
understanding in dealing with people from different backgrounds. The social
sciences help students reach out beyond their professional careers.
The school is sensitive to the view that studies in the liberal arts provide
the best preparation for careers of leadership in the public and private
sectors. The school stresses the broad character of its curriculum, assuring
today's graduate a place in a society where the narrow specialist is often
soon obsolete, but where the adaptable generalist is highly welcome.
The school is thus committed to providing its majors with a concern for
human values and with the ability to think clearly, critically, and analytically.
Our graduates understand the value of practical and professional skills,
and realize that no career can be successfully pursued without the benefit
of humanistic values and insights. In consequence, the school provides a
broad curriculum designed to combine thorough preparation with creative
adaptability to the opportunities and challenges in an ever-changing world.
The School of Social Sciences
Social Science Building, Room 108
(559) 278-3013
Dean: Peter J. Klassen
The School of Social Sciences includes the departments of Anthropology,
Chicano and Latin American Studies, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology.
Asian American Studies, Ethnic
Studies, and Women's Studies are integral
programs of the school.
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