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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is home to eight academic departments that represent a broad spectrum of programs ranging from anthropology to religious studies. These departments include many of the College's core disciplines. In addition, the school also houses a number of outstanding interdisciplinary programs, including urban studies, film studies and women's and gender studies. HSS is also home to the integrated studies program. Find out more about our departments by following the buttons on the left-hand rail.

Department Chairpersons

Ryan Milner, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Communication
843.953.5775

Scott Peeples, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of English
843.953.1014

Jason Coy, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of History
843.953.8273

Jonathan Neufeld, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Philosophy
843.953.4987

Hollis France, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Political Science
843.953.5724

Dan Greenberg, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Psychology
843.953.8748

Zeff Bjerken, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Religious Studies
843.953.3910

Christine Finnan, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology 
843.953.5738