College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Administrative Officers
| Title/Department | Officer |
|---|---|
| Dean | Chien-pin Li, Ph.D. cxl085@shsu.edu; (936) 294-2200 |
| Senior Associate Dean | Leif French, Ph.D. lmf027@shsu.edu; (936) 294-2455 |
| Associate Dean, Academic Programs | Carroll Ferguson Nardone, Ph.D. cfnardone@shsu.edu; (936) 294-2203 |
| Associate Dean, Student Success | Jason Enia, Ph.D. jason.enia@shsu.edu; (936) 294-2202 |
| Department of Communication Studies | Frances Brandau, Ph.D., Chair scm_feb@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1356 |
| Department of English | Russell Willerton, Ph.D., Chair drw067@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1402 |
| Department of History | Brian Jordan, Ph.D., Chair bmj018@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4460 |
| Department of Political Science | Jonathan Brown, Ph.D., Interim Chair jnb047@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4478 |
| Department of Psychology and Philosophy | Maria Botero, Ph.D., Interim Chair mbotero@shsu.edu; (936) 294-3052 |
| Department of Sociology | Bart Stykes, Ph.D., Chair jbs048@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1511 |
| Department of World Languages and Cultures | Maria Barker, Ph.D., Chair mhb015@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4584 |
About the College
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of seven academic units, the Departments of:
- Communication Studies
- English
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology and Philosophy
- Sociology
- World Languages and Cultures
Mission
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences supports excellence in research, prioritizes student success, and collaborates with the community to provide a high-quality and accessible education that prepares students to engage in, and successfully navigate, a vibrant and multifaceted world.
Contact Information
Phone: (936) 294-2200
Fax: (936) 294-2207
CHSS Building 290
Website
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Highlights
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) faculty are committed to teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, research/scholarship, and community and university service.
- Faculty in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have been recognized for their research and scholarship with national awards. Among these awards is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow in Literature, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow in Creative Writing.
- CHSS is home to three Distinguished Professors: Drs. Marcus Boccaccini, Psychology; Mary Alice Conroy, Psychology; and Helena Halmari, English. Distinguished professors are recognized for having achieved a high level of scholarly distinction in their field and are recognized as national leaders in their disciplines.
- A national survey ranked the Psychology Program at Sam Houston State in the top ten Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs.
- Two faculty members in the Psychology department received the prestigious John Exner Award for young scholars in personality assessment: Dr. Jamie Anderson, 2018 and Dr. Ryan Marek, 2021.
- Courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences exceed the national norms in teacher effectiveness and course excellence.
- CHSS is home to many student organizations, both honorary and professional, to help build student resumes with active learning opportunities. Several of these clubs have been recognized regionally and nationally.
- CHSS houses two Research Centers:
- The Center for the Study of Disasters & Emergency Management (CDEM)
- The Center for Multi-cultural Rural Development (CMRD)
Master's Degrees
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies | Communication Studies, MA |
| English | Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing, MFA |
| English | English, MA |
| English | English, MA/Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing, MFA (Dual Degree) |
| English | Technical Communication, MA |
| History | History, MA |
| History and Political Science | History and Political Studies, MA |
| Political Science | Political Science, MA |
| Political Science | Public Administration, MPA |
| Psychology and Philosophy | Psychology - Clinical Psychology, MA |
| Psychology and Philosophy | Psychology - Experimental Psychology, MA |
| Psychology and Philosophy | Psychology - School Psychology, SSP |
| Sociology | Sociology, MA |
| World Languages and Cultures | Spanish, MA |
Doctoral Degrees
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Psychology and Philosophy | Clinical Psychology, PhD |
Certificates
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies | Communication Studies |
| English | English |
| History | American History |
| Political Science | Political Science |
| Sociology | Community Development |
| Sociology | Sociology |
Departments within the college have numerous scholarships accessible through the Scholarships4Kats application process.
Many department graduate programs have academic clubs that support students' integration into graduate studies and provide networking opportunities for students and faculty.
Departments often provide internship/practicum experience in the application of academic work to worlds of practice.
Graduate assistantships are often available through individual departments.
