School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Advancing Social Justice

in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Join a vibrant community of learners who share a passion for evolving the human story and shaping an equitable, just world. Here, talents and interests are developed through a rigorous curriculum across an array of liberal arts disciplines. Deeply engaged students learn to innovate solutions addressing crucial societal problems to forge a more promising future.

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Experiential Learning Abounds

Ideas empower solutions and advance common interests. Students have a breadth of opportunities to integrate knowledge with compelling, hands-on experience outside the classroom and put their thinking into action.

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Prioritizing
Anti-Racism

In solidarity with TCNJ’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution where Black Lives Matter, the HSS Anti-Black Racism Committee examines curriculum, accessibility, and success rates to help create and further an inclusive, equitable community.

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Practicing Civic Engagement

Our student-citizens put their knowledge, skills, and energy to work for their local and greater global communities, offering solutions to defined issues or making incremental advances toward improving persistent social problems.

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Studying Abroad

Seeing the world can broaden your perspective, challenge your conclusions, and fuel new ideas. We encourage students to embrace studying abroad and to connect meaningfully with people of different social backgrounds and cultural traditions.

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Programs

Undeclared Humanities and Social Sciences Designation

Explore interests in HSS and social justice to narrow your focus for future studies.

African American Studies Criminology English Political Science

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Become empowered with self-knowledge and the skills to lead for social justice.

World Languages
and Culture

Explore questions of human thought, emotion, and behavior, and learn how to help empower people.

Study issues of race and ethnicity and gain a deep understanding of culture in its many contexts.

Study crime, its social contexts, and related analysis to learn how it impacts policy and practice.

Learn to think creatively, read critically, and turn a passion for words into your future career.

Study political theories and institutions while honing skills in research, analysis, and argument.

Sociology and
Anthropology

Gain proficiency in a world language through the study of culture, linguistics, and literature.

Psychology

Study social life and the human condition to help inform real solutions for complex societal problems.

History

Discover how researching the past can give you diverse skills for a variety of career options.

International Studies

Study global affairs in an interdisciplinary program focused on foreign languages and study abroad.

Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies

Critically examine theories of reality, knowledge, ethics, religion, and classics via analytical methods.

Additional Programs

Offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Education

Graduate Programs

Pursue advanced studies in specific disciplines to further prepare for career goals.

Teacher Education K-12

Combine HSS content study
with professional study at the School of Education.

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Undergraduate Research

Research reveals both insights and questions in the quest for progress. Students participating in our faculty-mentored, nationally recognized undergraduate research programs build critical thinking skills and connections to the professional community.

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A Foundation for Success

The value of a TCNJ liberal arts education is reflected in the initiative and success of our graduates. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students with invaluable core skills, deep experience, and the capacity to innovate and drive change.

Internships and Work

Meaningful work experiences are part of our curriculum and complement students’ interests and goals.

Career Readiness

97% of recent TCNJ alumni were employed or in graduate/professional school a year after graduation.

Accomplished Alumni

Our graduates stay connected while pursuing success and influencing social change in their fields.

An Exemplary Faculty

As both first-rate instructors and dedicated mentors, our faculty members foster a supportive, engaging learning community that motivates students to grow, thrive, and challenge convention to support the greater good.

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News

March 13, 2023

Author Clint Smith, inaugural Foster Distinguished Visitor, reckons with America’s history of slavery

Clint Smith, an award-winning author whose latest book chronicling the legacy of slavery in the U.S. topped the New York Times bestseller list, visited The College of New Jersey on March 8 as the inaugural speaker in the newly created Foster Distinguished Visitor Series. In a conversation led by Michael Mitchell, assistant professor of African American studies and criminology, […]

March 8, 2023

Four alumni honored with special awards

The College of New Jersey’s Alumni Association will honor four distinguished alumni who have gone above and beyond in service, leadership, philanthropic efforts, and career advancements. The honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend on April 22. “The alumni awards are truly an honor bestowed on the recipients for their exemplary service to others and the college,” […]

March 1, 2023

The AP African American Studies course explained

The College Board recently released a framework for an Advanced Placement African American Studies course that became the focus of national headlines after Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida blocked the course from being taught in Sunshine State schools. Last week, Governor Phil Murphy announced he was expanding the instruction of AP African American Studies here […]

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A Message from the Dean

Through our wide range of disciplines runs a unifying purpose to strive for social justice and transform the way individuals, communities, and cultures support a more equitable society. Our students learn to use the powers of logic, passion, experience, and perspective to evolve conventional systems, innovate novel paths, and demonstrate responsible citizenship. In a world increasingly characterized by complexity, diversity, and globalization, our graduates are well equipped for professional and personal success.

Jane Wong

Dean

Contact

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Sciences Building, Room 302
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
2000 Pennington Rd.
Ewing, NJ 08628

609.771.3434
hss@tcnj.edu

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