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Studies in the Humanities prepare students to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly diverse and internationally competitive world.

Our students find career opportunities in wide-ranging fields, including the legal and medical professions, nonprofit organizations, interpreting and translating services, journalism, advertising, creative and technical writing, human resources, banking, teaching, and countless others.

Dean Scholar Emma Carroll

Emma Carroll, the 2024 College of Humanities Dean’s Scholar, has long been focused on excellence.

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2024 College of Humanities Outstanding Scholar Jessica Smith

This year’s College of Humanities Outstanding Scholar was what you might refer to as a reluctant matador.

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Humanities Events

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Feb 1 —
Feb 7

Mandatory Virtual Spring Graduate Program Orientation for incoming students.

Time: 12:00 am — 11:59 pm

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Mar 15

CSUN Faculty Artist / Masanga Marimba 25th Anniversary

Time: 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm
Location: Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)

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Apr 24

13th Annual Student Philosophy Conference

Time: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm

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Humanities News

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Shared rituals of grief bring people together

January 15, 2026

Dr. Claire White Explores the Social Power of Grief Rituals in The Conversation

In a newly published article in The Conversation, Dr. Claire White examines how communal grief rituals—from...

December 18, 2025

Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

May the holidays bring you joy, peace, and lots of quality time with those you hold dear. And, may the sparkl...

College of Humanities

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18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA
91330-8252
Sierra Hall 461

  • Phone: 818-677-3301

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