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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.

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Humanities Events

Aug 22

Mandatory Virtual Fall Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom

Feb 1 —
Feb 7

Mandatory Virtual Spring Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

Humanities News

CSUN Queer Studies Program Seeks Lecturer for Race and Ethnicity in Queer Studies (QS 201)

June 26, 2025

The Department of Queer Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is excited to announce a pa...

Celebrating Excellence: Spanish M.A. Graduates Lead in Community Engagement, Mentorship, and Teaching

June 20, 2025

Graduate students in the Spanish program, under the advisement of Dr. Svetlana Tyutina, completed over 300 ho...

CSUN spanish student interviewed by Los Angeles Times

June 20, 2025

Ariadna Sanchez Hernandez (MCLL Graduate Student in Spanish) was recently interviewed by the Los Angeles Time...

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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