We are dedicated to the primacy of the liberal arts in higher education and to the advancement of knowledge. Our programs provide insight into the past, critically examine contemporary issues, and explore answers for the future.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides
the educational foundation for every student at William
Paterson University by providing the largest share of the
University’s General Education courses. Thousands of
graduate and undergraduate students take majors and
minors in our eleven departments:
Undergraduate Programs
Africana-World Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies
English
French
Geography
History
Latin America and Latino Studies
Liberal Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Women’s and Gender Studies
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, dedicated to the primacy of the liberal arts in higher education and committed to excellence, prepares students to be responsible citizens and self-directed learners and to lead productive lives in a diverse world.
With its scholarly expertise and breadth, its strong service to general education, its tradition of pedagogical innovation, and its increasing use of new technologies, the College aims to build outstanding cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and global studies programs, while maintaining the strength of its individual programs.
Kara Rabbitt
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Office: Atrium 260
Phone: (973) 720 - 2180
Email: [email protected]
Wartyna L. Davis
Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Office: Atrium 260
Phone: (973) 720 - 2414
Email: [email protected]
Tom Gundling
Assistant to the Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Office: Atrium 260
Phone: (973) 720 - 2414
Email: [email protected]
