George Mason University Social Studies

As one of the largest colleges at George Mason University, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) offers an expansive range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary degree programs: 23 undergraduate majors, 70 minors, 14 graduate certificates, 18 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees, and 22 accelerated master’s degree pathways. CHSS is at the very center of George Mason University’s mission to serve as a hub in intellectual dynamism and diversity, a locus of local and global civic engagement, and an access point to excellence for individuals of all backgrounds.?  
 
At CHSS, the liberal arts tradition of studying human minds, beliefs, languages, cultures, histories, societal structures, and forms of creative expression drives the community forward in advancing cutting-edge research, impactful service, and critical competencies for today’s global and knowledge-based economy.  You’ll learn to lead social change and transform the world in an environment that puts inclusion and access at the forefront of academic programming.