Welcome

Welcome to the History and Social Science Department's home page.  Here you can learn a great deal about our programs and the courses we offer.  You can also get to know some of the faculty members and their particular interests.  Everyone in this department is an outstanding teacher who conveys a passion for his or her area of study.  I am proud to be a member and the chair of the History and Social Sciences Department because of this dedication.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. I am always eager to discuss our programs and professors.                    

--Dr. David Roebuck, Department Chair

Mission

The Department of History and Social Sciences at Columbia College educates students for responsible citizenship, personal fulfillment, intellectual growth, and professional advancement.  To prepare students for the world of work, the various degree programs facilitate the discovery, acquisition, and application of knowledge through multidisciplinary perspectives.  Through exemplary teaching and scholarship, they focus upon the interconnections of research, reflection, and discourse in introductory and advanced level courses.  Serving the needs of diverse student learners, the programs prepare students for graduate schools, law schools, public service, business, journalism, research, and education.

Faculty

The Department of History and Social Sciences is constituted by full-time professors who excel at teaching.  Visit the faculty page for more information about them.