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Communication
The Department of Communication provides students with a solid grounding in theory so they can analyze complex messages and address the challenges facing today’s networked, global society.
English
The Department of English is a big tent where diverse pursuits thrive, from literature to linguistics, creative writing to film studies, technical writing, and rhetoric and composition.
Foreign Languages and Literatures
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures fosters international awareness and understanding that is critical to the social and economic development of our state and nation.
History
The Department of History studies and teaches about change over time and its causation. If we understand the past, we are better prepared for the future.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Program integrates concepts, theories, and tools from two or more disciplines to address complex issues and broad themes that require a multi-tiered approach.
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies students gain solid foundations for professional training in such fields as law, medicine, and management; for further study in their disciplines; and for the world of work.
Psychology
The Department of Psychology produces and disseminates knowledge about the mind and its relation to behavior and the brain.
Public and International Affairs
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) provides practical knowledge about government, politics, policy, and international affairs. Our alums are leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Social Work
The Department of Social Work prepares community-minded, culturally-sensitive professional social workers who have the skills, knowledge, and values to advance the dignity of all people.
Sociology and Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is a diverse community of scholars. We teach students the principles and techniques for understanding group behavior, and conduct research to help solve real-world problems.
CHASS News
Wednesday February 8, 2012Graduating Prepared to Succeed
Morgan Donnelly (Communication and Political Science '10) says the willingness of NC State professors to mentor students helps strengthen character traits that job recruiters find attractive. Her experience confirms a 2010 Wall Street Journal survey that rated NC State among the top spots for job recruiters looking to hire the best trained and prepared graduates entering the job market.
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Historical Blogging
Think our ancestors didn't blog? Think again. Although the term blogging and our electronic way of doing it are relatively new, the general concept of disseminating information is not. As part of NC State’s History Weekend on February 17 – 18, 2012, the History Department is sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Robert Darnton, director of the Harvard University Library, on [...]
Researchers from across campus, including key faculty from CHASS, are working with law enforcement to transform the way we solve crimes. [...]
NC State Experts Can Discuss Key National Election Issues
North Carolina State University experts can provide clear insights into the pending general election and a host of key issues that will face the presidential contenders. [...]
Historical Blogging
Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Lauren Williams, a communication intern in NC State's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Think our ancestors didn't blog? Think again. Although the term blogging and our electronic way of doing it are relatively new, the idea of disseminating information via informal writing is certainly not. [...]
Dean for a Day Student Chosen
Ever wonder what the Dean of CHASS does all day? Well, one lucky student is about to find out firsthand. Laura Wilkinson, an International Studies and Criminology major and the editor of the Technician, has been chosen to switch places with the dean for the college's annual Dean for a Day event on Feb. [...]