The mission of the Communications, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department is to provide you with high quality academic course work leading to a certificate or associate degree, and in the fall, 2009 a Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, this department provides excellent scholastic support in the many general education courses required if you are pursuing any degree program at Northern. Our programs are relevant to your personal and professional needs; they develop critical thinking skills, enhance self-esteem, and assist in your development into an organized, focused, empowered, and independent lifelong learner.
The department offers several associate degree programs designed to prepare students for employment or as a basis for a bachelor’s degree. Beginning in the fall, 2009, the department will offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Studies with concentrations in either Psychology, Regional Studies of the Southwest, Humanities or self-directed.
Faculty
Programs
Human Services in the Social Sciences (AA)
Residential Assistant (C)
Substance Abuse Counselor (AA)
Substance Abuse Counselor (AAS)

