College of Humanities & Social Science

Welcome to the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at Southern Utah University. We are dedicated to elevating the cultural and intellectual community of faculty, staff, students, and neighbors in southern Utah. Leadership in the college centers around our faculty and staff, who are at the heart of all we do. Our mission is supported by six academic departments who house the following majors: communication, criminal justice, English, psychology, anthropology, history, languages, philosophy, political science, and sociology. We also have Masters degrees in Communication, Public Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies. CAEP-accredited secondary education programs in English, History, and Languages are also housed in HSS, as is the University Composition Program, the University Writing Center, and the Speech and Presentation Center.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences supports Southern Utah University’s strategic goals through a number of avenues. Our faculty teach courses that serve as the educational foundation for every Southern Utah University student. In doing so, we ensure that all students on our campus develop the skills that are critical to long term career success and a meaningful life.

Our curriculum is taught in small classes which allows students to receive individualized attention from instructors. Our HSS faculty are skilled, talented, and respond quickly to student needs in a rapidly changing world or under adverse circumstances. They care about our students’ intellectual and mental well-being.

We also focus on offering impactful and innovative research opportunities for our students that allow them to work with faculty on projects that provide strong preparation for those who are moving on to graduate school or who are working towards careers that expect students to be able to manipulate the constructs of the discipline. Our College also offers a blend of theory and practice through experience-based learning programs that foster student interest for learning as well as service to the community.

The College of HSS also values the pursuit of educational studies that reach far beyond our campus and affect our culture and our world in meaningful ways; to that end, we provide study abroad opportunities during academic semesters as well as during the summer that allow our students to better understand their roles as citizen of the world.

The faculty of HSS are proud of the success of our students as embodied in the accomplishments of our alumni.  These graduates represent our college regionally and nationally in myriad fields. Our graduates are leaders in their fields and work with others to impact the world.