Humanities and Communication at CSUMB

Humanities and Communication at CSUMB Our mission is to prepare ethical, creative, critical thinkers & doers for a multicultural & increasingly interconnected global society.

Toward that end, we offer a comprehensive, interdisciplinary humanities & liberal arts education for the 21st century. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and Communication is an interdisciplinary program that combines a variety of humanities and communication studies areas into one unique degree. Students complete a core set of courses including one each for outcomes in Ethical and Effectiv

e Communication, Social and Cultural Analysis, Engaged Creative Practice, and Humanistic Inquiry. They then choose an area of concentration including:

- Communication Studies
- Creative Writing and Social Action
- English Studies
- English Subject Matter Preparation
- Ethnic and Gender Studies
- Historical Studies
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Legal Studies
- Philosophy and Applied Ethics


The School of Humanities and Communication also sponsors or co-sponsors the following minors:

- Chicanx Studies
- Creative Writing and Social Action
- Ethnic and Gender Studies
- Humanities and Communication
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Peace Studies (with the Department of Social Sciences and Global Studies)
- Pre-Law
- Writing and Rhetoric

HCOM wants to welcome everyone back to CSUMB! We hope that the beginning of your semesters sales smoothly. Here are so...
09/02/2026

HCOM wants to welcome everyone back to CSUMB! We hope that the beginning of your semesters sales smoothly. Here are some beautiful art pieces that were done over the summer.

HCOM will be having a meet & greet on the second floor of the CAHSS building (Bldg 504) on Sep 17 from 2pm - 4pm. Come and meet your professors, classmates, and HCOM staff. There will be pizza, games, and more!

🦦🎓 We Otter Here!Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026, especially our HCOM & EGS grads ✨ From classes to caps...
05/16/2026

🦦🎓 We Otter Here!

Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026, especially our HCOM & EGS grads ✨ From classes to capstones… YOU DID THAT!

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what you do next 💛🌊

Shoutout a HCOM or EGS grad you’re proud of 👇

It's about that time to start packing for summer break and studying for finals. Time to cram, panic, and maybe squeeze i...
05/06/2026

It's about that time to start packing for summer break and studying for finals. Time to cram, panic, and maybe squeeze in some doodles to pretend you're taking a break 😂. Hopefully, these drawings and poems can be a pick-me-upper and a fun study break. Good luck to everyone on your finals! May the coffee be strong and your brain be sharper! ☕️💪 You got this!

This week's Cre8tive Board is straight fire! Shoutout to all the masterminds who shared their genius thoughts. And to th...
04/29/2026

This week's Cre8tive Board is straight fire! Shoutout to all the masterminds who shared their genius thoughts. And to the shy ones, c'mon, don't be a party pooper, contribute to our HCOMmunity board already!

Join Ethnic and Gender Studies as we come together to celebrate the end of the year, community, and all the work we’ve s...
04/24/2026

Join Ethnic and Gender Studies as we come together to celebrate the end of the year, community, and all the work we’ve shared along the way 💛🌿

📅 Thursday, May 14th
⏰ 4:00 to 5:30pm
📍 OC3

Enjoy light refreshments and good company. All are welcome 🍪💬

Join us as Ethnic and Gender Studies & Global Studies seniors present their capstone projects, sharing powerful work roo...
04/23/2026

Join us as Ethnic and Gender Studies & Global Studies seniors present their capstone projects, sharing powerful work rooted in identity, community, and global perspective.

📅 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 2:00 to 4:30pm
📍 CAHSS 504 Room 1103

Come support our graduates and experience the insight, passion, and purpose behind their work 🌿💬

This week's Cre8tive Board is straight fire! Shoutout to all the masterminds who shared their genius thoughts and doodle...
04/22/2026

This week's Cre8tive Board is straight fire! Shoutout to all the masterminds who shared their genius thoughts and doodles. And to the shy ones, c'mon, don't be a party pooper, contribute to our HCOMmunity board already! 😉

Who's ready for some seriously talented students to blow their minds with their writing skills? 🤯 Join us on May 1, from...
04/13/2026

Who's ready for some seriously talented students to blow their minds with their writing skills? 🤯 Join us on May 1, from 12–2 PM in Heron Hall (Building 18, Room 118) as our Creative Writing and Social Action students share their most side-splitting, tear-jerking, and thought-provoking pieces.📜 Light snacks will be provided, because let's be real, creativity is hard work and we need fuel! 💪

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