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.
Office of the Dean
Jason Coy
Interim Dean
coyj@coofc.edu
Jenifer Kopfman
Associate Dean
KopfmanJ@cofc.edu
Katie Monk
Budget Analyst
MonkK@cofc.edu
Cassandra Foster
HSS Special Projects/Civility Initiative/Bully Pulpit
fosterc@cofc.edu
Sabine Horne
HSS Administrative Coordinator
hornes1@cofc.edu
Lauren Mann
Senior Development Office, Institutional Advancement
whitesideel@cofc.edu
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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.
Student Outreach and Opportunities
Hands-on Learning
We cultivate student success through innovative teaching, robust mentorship and experiential learning.
Student Success
HSS Dean's Search 2024
The College of Charleston seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking academic leader to serve as its next Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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