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The Social Sciences department at the College of Southern Nevada is committed to providing a quality education to students in Cultural Geography, Economics, Global Studies, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Sciences, and Women's Studies. The department offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in any of these disciplines, with the exception of Cultural Geography. It also offers initial preparation for students seeking to transfer to a four year college or university. A wide variety of Social Sciences courses provide students with a solid educational foundation essential for careers in diverse fields, from finance and teaching to public administration and law. The department boasts a first-rate faculty, most of whom hold PhD's and all of whom are committed to student success.
Our Discipline Descriptions
On this page you will find information about the various disciplines in the Department of Social Sciences. You will also find contact information for our faculty. Please feel free to visit our offices if you seek further information or wish to speak with the administrative assistants or instructors. We look forward to seeing you!
Dr. John Hollitz, Chair
Upcoming Events of Interest:
Friday is Movie Night at CSN!
Presented by the Capitol Club each Friday!
All are welcome! Bring a friend, always a free event! Check back for upcoming films for the Spring semester!
Please contact Robert O'Meara with any questions or film suggestions: robert.omeara@csn.edu, or Cell Ph 413-537-7901.
Next CSN "Capitol Club" Meeting:
First meeting for spring 2012, TBA
Contact Professor Mark Peplowski for more info.
Department News and Updates:
Political Science will soon be offering a new Certificate in Political Management, with many new courses!
Also, considering an internship opportunity? Get experience now! For example, see details on Mia FamiliaVota and a possible internship. If you have a great idea for an internship, we may be able to help you make it happen.
Contact Professor Mark Peplowski for more info on the certificate program, new courses, and internships!
What is happening in the world today?
BBC One Minute World News: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7875367.stm
BBC News Main Page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
PBS.org: http://www.pbs.org/
Reuters News: http://www.reuters.com/news
Reuters World News: http://www.reuters.com/news/world
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com
RT News (and documentaries): http://RT.com
Democracy Now.org: http://www.democracynow.org/
Al Jazeera News: http://english.aljazeera.net/
Africa News.com: http://www.africanews.com/
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: http://www.rferl.org/
The Economist: http://www.economist.com/
CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com
MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553/
Real Clear Politics: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/?state=nwa
Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com
Las Vegas Sun: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news
Some additional sources for students and faculty:
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