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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 Jeffery Reader

At the core of who we are in the Humanities is a process of inquiry that leads us to understand both ourselves and others through critical thinking, critical examination and critical analysis.

Dean Scholar Emma Carroll

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

Read more about Emma Carroll

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

Sep 10

Info Session: MA in Linguistics and TESL – Wednesday, September 10

Time: 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Sep 11

Info Session: MA in Linguistics and TESL – Thursday, September 11

Time: 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Sep 19

Info Session: MA in Linguistics and TESL – Friday, September 19

Time: 12:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Humanities News

course offering: Jewish Religion and Culture

August 25, 2025

Curious about Judaism, cultural identity, and global perspectives? Enroll in JS 100: Jewish Religion & Cu...

Promotional graphic announcing a grant award. At the top left, text reads: “Dr. Drake Langford and Nina Kato in the College of Humanities were awarded the prestigious 2025-26 jmcomicÂþ»­ Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge grant.†Below, large text says: “Curriculum-Aligned AI Language Partner to Support Student-Centered Learning in Japanese.†On the right side are two circular photos: a man (Dr. Langford) and a woman (Nina Kato), placed over a background with digital data patterns. At the bottom right is the logo for jmcomicÂþ»­N (jmcomicÂþ»­, Northridge) Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures.

August 22, 2025

Congratulations to our colleagues in the MCLL department on being awarded the prestigious 2025-26 jmcomicÂþ»­ Artific...

August 14, 2025

College of Humanities

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