Welcome to the History and Social Science Department
Department Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
We are the faculty and students of History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice and Education, a powerful collection of people who use reason and reflection to understand the most important matters of human life. Our programs are strong, rich, and full of opportunities – a start here can launch careers in medicine, law, education, politics and both clinical and experimental psychology.
Degrees
- African American Studies
- Correction Administration
- Criminal Justice – Liberal Arts
- Education Transfer
- Genocide and the Holocaust
- Global Studies
- History
- Homeland Security
- Liberal Arts – General
- Human Services – Pre Social Work
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Police Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Certificates
Psi Beta Honors Society
Psi Beta is a National Honors Society for Community and Junior Colleges. Members gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership.
Student Clubs
We encourage students to become active in the Psychology club, the People in Education club, and the Genocide and Human Rights Awareness club.
Faculty and Staff
Visit the History and Social Sciences Directory to find phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations for faculty and staff.
Democracy House
Center For Civic Engagement
Democracy House is our award-winning Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service. Diverse groups of students unite and work together to address the unmet needs of the local community through endeavors such as mentoring elementary and high school students, helping to feed the hungry, organizing blood donation drives, hosting events to increase awareness of issues like sexual assault and gender violence, completing neighborhood improvement projects — and much more! Students receive an hourly stipend and a college scholarship for their commitment and desire to learn about, and serve their community.
