College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | California State University Monterey Bay

Communicating compassionately, engaging globally

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences creates an inclusive, accessible environment that empowers students to critically examine their place in the world, find their people, and to collaboratively imagine, co-create and transform the world around them.

Our faculty provide individualized mentorship opportunities to students who are engaged global citizens that study humanity through the lens of art, music, film, communications, language and psychology. Our graduates apply interdisciplinary knowledge, values and skills, equipping them to provide creative, compassionate and socially responsible solutions for the future.

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Connecting communities and culture

Home to the RND Amphitheater, the CAHSS Art Gallery, and the World Theater, CAHSS provides vital campus and community spaces for public events, bringing a wide array of music, theater, arts and culture to our doorstep. Our students have opportunities to dance, sing and stride across our stages before they ever reach that final stage of their educational journey.

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Sharing sweet sounds of seaside jazz

Through an ongoing partnership with the Monterey Jazz Festival, faculty and students in our program enjoy access to one of the premier jazz festivals in the world — with guest speakers, personalized internships, and special performances just for our students. It’s “an experience you can’t get anywhere else.”

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Tell the whole world that you’re interested in doing what matters now by setting your intention today: become an Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences student. Join the college where our graduates change the world — one student at a time.

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CAHSS News

Applications for the Spring 2025 Debbie Juran Beyond Tomorrow Awards are Now Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted through February 28 for the Spring 2025 Debbie Juran Beyond Tomorrow Awards. These awards provide students with up to $1,000 to help reach academic goals, internships, research presentations, or job interviews.

January 29, 2025

Cinematic Arts & Technology Alumna Alba Roland Mejia Awarded Grant from Netflix to Produce Original Short Film

CONGRATULATIONS to Cinematic Arts & Technology Alumna Alba Roland Mejia, who was awarded a grant from Netflix and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers to produce her original short in Napa Valley

January 13, 2025

SSGS Professor Yong Lao's Work on Climate-Related Risks Featured in Article

SSGS Professor Yong Lao's work on climate change using cartography was recently featured in an article by Mark Muckenfuss

December 18, 2024

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