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Dean Jean Boreen – BC 306C – (435) 586-7852	College Fax (435) 586-7813
Associate Dean Grant Corser – BC 306B – (435) 586-7899	Student Success Advisors
Business Manager Jacqueline Russell – BC 306A – (435) 586-7898	Website

Mission

The Mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Southern Utah University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences equips students to understand their responsibilities to a global and changing world and provides opportunities for developing the knowledge, skills, habits, character, values and commitment needed to empower our students to be part of an engaged citizenry capable of individual creativity and social responsibility. The College prepares students for life in a democratic society, for success in their careers of choice, and for roles as productive leaders wherever they serve.

The Faculty within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepare our students for meaningful and successful careers and to be able to make contributions in their communities and beyond. This is accomplished through superior teaching, providing experiential opportunities, and affording educational activities that promote and encourage critical and creative thinking. Because of these opportunities, Humanities and Social Sciences students can become productive, responsible citizens. Because it is essential to the educational process, the College maintains a community of learners wherein collaboration, diversity, respect for all people, civility, and shared governance are cultivated. HSS provides the individual freedom for students to find and follow the passion that will allow them to excel in their careers, their community, and their families.

Vision

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences will receive national recognition because it contributes to the intellectual growth of students and transforms lives. We will cultivate an awareness and an appreciation of diverse cultural values and aspirations by emphasizing a broad base of knowledge that is essential for professional expertise. Our living curriculum promotes critical and interdisciplinary thinking, effective communication skills through writing and oral presentation, creativity, and an interest in thoughtful civic engagement.

College Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

Excel:

With superior teaching as its centerpiece, academic excellence is the hallmark of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Highly qualified faculty members promote and encourage critical and creative thinking, participative educational experiences, applied research, and a supportive learning community. HSS is committed to an academic environment that encourages students to develop as scholars and citizens. Assessment of quality and continual improvement are hallmarks of the education experience with HSS.

Engage:

Essential to the educational process is a sense of “community,” wherein collaboration, diversity, respect for all people, civility and shared governance are cultivated. The college encourages the discussion and exploration of differing views while recognizing the cherished individual freedom to reach one’s own conclusions. Developing students into productive, responsible citizens and future everyday leaders involves training and instilling ethics and values and the responsibilities one has toward others.

Explore:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences encourages student growth and development by providing opportunities to broaden service, social, and cultural perspectives through campus and community involvement in Internships, Study Abroad, Service Learning, UGRASP, and Honors programs. HSS affirms that active participation in extra-curricular activities provides a holistic educational experience and helps prepare students to become responsible, caring members of society.

Departments, Programs, & Centers

Department of Communication

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Communication - Media Studies Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Communication - Messaging & Human Interaction Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Communication - Strategic Communication Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Communication - Strategic Message Design & Human Interaction Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Communication Composite (B.A., B.S.)

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  Communication Speech Writing (Certificate)
• •  Social Media (Certificate)
• •  Sports Communication (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Communication - Media Studies Emphasis (Minor)
• •  Communication - Messaging & Human Interaction Emphasis (Minor)
• •  Communication - Strategic Communication Emphasis (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Arts in Professional Communication (M.A.)

Department of English

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  English - Creative Writing Emphasis (B.A.)
• •  English - Education Emphasis (B.A.)
• •  English - Literature Emphasis (B.A.)
• •  English - Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis (B.A.)

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  Technical Writing (Certificate)

Minor

• •  English - Creative Writing Emphasis (Minor)
• •  English - Literature Emphasis (Minor)
• •  English - Secondary Education Emphasis (Minor)
• •  Film and Screen Studies (Minor)

Department of History, Sociology, and Anthropology

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Anthropology (B.A., B.S.)
• •  History (B.A., B.S.)
• •  History Teaching (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Social Science Composite (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Sociology (B.A., B.S.)

Minor

• •  Anthropology (Minor)
• •  Ethnic Studies (Minor)
• •  History (Minor)
• •  History Teaching (Minor)
• •  Sociology (Minor)
• •  Sustainability Studies (Minor)
• •  Women and Gender Studies (Minor)

Department of Languages and Philosophy

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  French (B.A.)
• •  French Teaching (B.A.)
• •  Philosophy (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Spanish (B.A.)
• •  Spanish Teaching (B.A.)

Minor

• •  French (Minor)
• •  German (Minor)
• •  Philosophy (Minor)
• •  Spanish (Minor)

Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice

Programs

Associate’s Degree

• •  Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)
• •  Legal Studies (A.A., A.S.)

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Political Science (B.A., B.S.)

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  International Relations (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Criminal Justice (Minor)
• •  Legal Studies (Minor)
• •  Political Science (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
• •  Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice Emphasis (M.P.A.)
• •  Master of Public Administration - Higher Education Administration Emphasis (M.P.A.)
• •  Master of Public Administration - State and Local Government Emphasis (M.P.A.)

Additional Focused Coursework

• •  Pre-Law and Legal Studies

Department of Psychology

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Psychology - Human Services Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)

Minor

• •  Psychology (Minor)

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Programs

Associate’s Degree

• •  General Studies (A.A., A.S.)

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  General Studies (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.)

Certificate of Completion (Undergraduate)

• •  General Education (Certificate)

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  Leadership (Certificate)

Institutional Certificate (Undergraduate)

• •  Global Engagement (Certificate)

Institutional Certificate (Graduate)

• •  Brain-Based Learning (Certificate)
• •  Corporate Online Training (Certificate)
• •  Leadership Studies (Certificate)
• •  Online Teaching (Certificate)
• •  Systems Quality Leadership and Management (Certificate)
• •  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Global Studies (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.I.S.)

Centers

• Grace A. Tanner Center for Human Values
• Speech and Presentation Center
• Writing Center

Other Information

Archaeology Repository & Project Archeology

The repository serves as the only official facility in Southwestern Utah to curate archaeologically recovered cultural artifacts from Federal and State lands in Utah and Northern Arizona. Located on the first level of the Electronic Learning Center, the repository houses artifacts culturally affiliated with the Puebloan groups, specifically the Virgin Anasazi and Fremont cultures, as well as prehistoric and historic Southern Paiute materials, and European-American historic artifacts. The collections are primarily the result of survey and excavation work conducted on lands administered by the Utah and Arizona Strip Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, Utah State Lands, and some private lands, by private contractors, the federal and state agencies, and the SUU Archaeology Field Schools. The repository is open by appointment.

Curator
Barbara Frank – EVT 225 – (435) 586-7870

The state office for Project Archaeology (PA) is located within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This is the hub for all PA educator workshops, youth camps, and professional development throughout Utah.  Project Archaeology is a national heritage education program jointly managed by Montana State University and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the benefit of K-12 educators, archaeologists, museum and park educators, and all those they teach. The program began in Utah in 1990 as a statewide project to combat the vandalism and looting of archaeological sites. It has since become a national network of archaeologists, educators, and concerned citizens working to make archaeology education accessible to students and teachers nationwide through high-quality educational materials and professional development. The national office has produced a number of curriculum guides, including the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)-endorsed Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter, a supplementary science and social studies curriculum unit for grades 3 through 5. Project Archaeology uses archaeological inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures, improve social studies and science education, and enhance citizenship education to help preserve our archaeological legacy.

State Coordinator
Samantha Kirkley – EVT 225 – (435) 586-7860

Internships

Excellent internship opportunities are available for students in most disciplines of the college. Interns are able to gain valuable practical educational experience, academic credit, and often financial compensation. Internships significantly enhance career opportunities for students. Students interested in internships should contact the appropriate academic department, the Career and Professional Development Center at (435) 586-5420, the Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service at (435) 586-7868, or the Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative at (435) 586-7738.

Scholarships

Academic scholarships are available for students with outstanding academic credentials. College and department scholarships are available for students who demonstrate strong academic and leadership potential in the humanities and social sciences. Students must submit applications by February 1st. Interested students should contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Sharwan Smith Center, Room 167, (435) 586-7535.

Student Organizations

The way to get the best experience is to participate in one of the excellent college student organizations. Among the many student organizations, the following are of particular interest to majors in the humanities and social sciences:

• Alpha Chi
• Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
• Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
• Anthropology Club
• Arabic Club
• Centurium Consulting Group
• Lambda Pi Eta (Communication)
• Legal Scholars Program
• Legal Studies Student Association
• Phi Alpha Theta (History)
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Philosophy Club
• Pi Alpha Alpha (MPA)
• Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
• Psi Chi (Psychology)
• Psychology Club
• Public Relations Student Society of America (Communication)
• Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
• Sigma Tau Delta (English)
• Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi

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