
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 215
Phone: (209) 667-3127
E-mail: shelmlauber@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Jennifer Helzer Ph.D.
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Art
Office: Art Building, Room 38
Phone: (209) 667-3431
E-mail: RSavini@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Richard Savini, M.F.A.
Art Gallery Phone: (209) 667-3186
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Communication Studies
Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall,
Room 125
Phone: (209) 667-3371
E-mail: gsaxon@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Nancy Burroughs, Ph.D.
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Criminal Justice
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 125
Phone: (209) 667-3409
E-mail: LVawter@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Phyllis B. Gerstenfeld, Ph.D., J.D.
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Economics, Agricultural Studies, and Social Sciences
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 101
Phone: (209) 667-3181
E-mail: lwinters@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Edward C. Erickson, Ph.D.
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English
Office: Vasche Library, Room 195
Phone: (209) 667-3361
E-mail: TMattingly@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Scott Davis, Ph.D.
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History
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 118
Phone: (209) 667-3238
E-mail: CLanzon@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Bret Carroll, Ph.D.
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Music
Office: Music Building, Room 3
Phone: (209) 667-3421
E-mail: DKavasch@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Deborah H. Kavasch, Ph.D.
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Philosophy and Modern Languages
Office: Vasche Library, Room 185
Phone: (209) 667-3686
E-mail: BTemple@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Jason Winfree, Ph.D.
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Politics and Public Administration
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 132
Phone: (209) 667-3388
E-mail: LRiddell@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Steven Routh, Ph.D.
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Sociology & Gender Studies
Office: Bizzini Hall, Room 213
Phone: (209) 667-3408
E-mail: AEaton@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
Paul W. O’Brien, Ph.D.
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Theatre
Office: Drama Building, Room 15
Phone: (209) 667-3451
E-mail: JMayer@csustan.edu
Department Chair:
John Mayer, Ph.D.
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- Accreditation is a voluntary quality assurance process that assists institutions in developing and maintaining the highest educational standards. Since 1963, CSU Stanislaus has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, each of the colleges has earned accreditation for their individual programs.
- The College of Humanities and Social Sciences MPA program in Public Administration has received accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration.
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creatively about challenges faced by
communities at home and across the globe.
Known for academic excellence and innovation, The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers an impressive range of course offerings in support of the liberal arts core of the university. The College exemplifies excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service and sponsors efforts like the Council for Sustainable Futures and six centers and institutes, including the Center for portuguese Studies and Center for public policy Studies. The College also oversees the university newspaper (The Signal) and radio station (KCSS-FM).
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
- Bachelor of Arts, Art (Studio)
- Bachelor of Arts, Art (Art History)
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics
- Bachelor of Arts, English
- Bachelor of Arts, Ethnic Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, Gender Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, Geography
- Bachelor of Arts, History
- Bachelor of Arts, Music
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts, Special Major
- Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
- Graphic Design
- Mixed Subject
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Time-Based Media
- Bachelor of Music
Areas of Study:- Piano Performance
- Instrumental Performance
- Vocal Performance
- Music Education - Instrumental
- Music Education - Choral
- Composition
- Jazz Studies
- Gerontology/Geriatrics Certificate
- Master of Arts, Criminal Justice
- Master of Arts, English
- Master of Arts, History
- Master of Public Administration
- Race, ethnic relations, transnationalism and social movements
- Community and cultural studies
- Forensic sciences
- Environmental sustainability and water resources
- Practical application of theoretical analysis
- The College hosts the University Honors Program and the Ronald McNair Scholars Program, which provide valuable research opportunities for students interested in future graduate studies at the Ph.D. level.

Interim Dean: James A. Tuedio, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Deans:
Sari Miller-Antonio, Ph.D.
Stephen Routh, Ph.D.
Office: Vasche Library
Room 175
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
www.csustan.edu/CHSS/
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College of Humanities & Social Sciences
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