Department of Humanities and Social Science

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Office: Cowan Hall 305

Professors: Rawn, Snider, Sylvester(Chair), Thackeray, Wiberg

Associate Professors: Edwards, Gilmartin, Steve Lockwood, Waln, Westenskow

Assistant Professors: Curry, Hesske, Seiffert, Soiseth

This department prepares students to think, read, and write critically, to understand language and literature, philosophy, music, art, drama, anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The liberal arts curricula of this department present the historical and creative foundations of cultural heritage.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers the following degrees:

1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentrations in Communication, Community Service, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, and Social Science).

2. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degrees in Secondary Education (Options in English, English Extended, History, and Broadfield Social Science). This degree prepares students to teach their majors in grades 5-12.

3. Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree with emphasis developed from the various Concentrations (Communication, Community Service, English, Graphic Design, Native American Studies, and Social Science).

Non-teaching minors are offered in all of the areas of the concentrations. The Interdisciplinary Studies minors allow students to develop secondary areas of study that are compatible with their concentrations and interests. The teaching minors offer the opportunity to develop secondary areas of expertise that provide professional flexibility.

All students must arrange their programs with their faculty advisors. Students are expected to complete the Basic Skills Requirements early in their college careers.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts Degree

COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION