College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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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Monterey Jazz Festival

 

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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Your gift enables us to provide students with a broad range of programs and enrichment opportunities, access to unparalleled courses – and, importantly – the ability to thoughtfully meet the critical needs of an ever-changing global society.

CAHSS News

VPA/ReGen Monterey Artist in Residency Program Exhibition Grand Opening

ReGen Monterey and the Visual and Public Art Program's Artist in Residence Program Fellows Ashley Brunetti and Melanie Gatica showcase work in exhibition and artist talk. The seasonal fellowship culminates with an art installation titled, "Doll Parts: Reclaiming Glamour from the Forgotten" on display now through May 24, 2025 at the Last Chance Mercantile.

May 8, 2025

Cydney Gaither (GS) Named 2025 CAHSS Dean's Medalist

Congratulations to Cydney Gaither, Global Studies, on being named the 2025 Dean's Medalist awardee for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

May 8, 2025

Mia Corona (HCOM) Named 2025 Outstanding Senior for Social Justice

Congratulations to Mia Corona, HCOM, on being named the 2025 Outstanding Senior for Social Justice. Corona was one of three CSUMB graduating seniors to receive this year's "outstanding awards" celebrated at a luncheon on April 25.

May 2, 2025
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Contact the Office of the Dean of CAHSS

Phone: 831-582-4189

Email: Send an email

Building: CAHSS 504, 3050 Divarty Street

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.