All About HSS
Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest of the academic schools at the College of Charleston.
Our world-class faculty offer some of the most popular and multifaceted programs at the College of Charleston. As the College’s liberal arts core, HSS explores what makes us human. Students critically examine their own ideas as well as those of others so they may lead lives of awareness, compassion and purpose.
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Get ready for Work and Life
We offer majors in anthropology, communication, English, environmental and sustainability studies, history, integrated studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, urban studies, and women's and gender studies.
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Our Community
Our interdisciplinary community celebrates the diversity of its members. Varied backgrounds and ideas enrich our interactions and lay the groundwork for academic excellence. We are committed to creating an inclusive campus that respects and embraces individual points of view.
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Hands-on Learning
We cultivate student success through innovative teaching, robust mentorship and experiential learning.
Student SuccessRelated News
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Communication Professor Receives Council on Undergraduate Research Award
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Political Science Professor Discusses How Long the Supreme Court Takes to Make Rulings
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Saunders Family Establishes Scholarship for Business Students