Social Sciences and Education
Enriching life in our region and beyond.

The School of Social Sciences and Education offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs that prepare students for careers as teachers, police officers, social workers, counselors and community leaders. Students and faculty provide valuable research and community service to the region. The school has forged strong partnerships with local school districts, nonprofit groups and other organizations to enrich the quality of life in the region. 

 

Departments and programs:

  • Anthropology
  • Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Administration
  • Liberal Studies
  • Kinesiology
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Law
  • Psychology
  • School Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education

Your gift to the School of Social Sciences and Education enriches the lives of students and improves the communities in which they live. The school’s programs provide opportunities for students to grow as wise leaders, engaged and compassionate citizens, reflective users of disciplinary knowledge, well-prepared working professionals, and lifelong learners. The school, like all areas at CSUB, embraces diversity in thought and experience.

 

 

$50,000
The President’s Challenge
President Zelezny has generously committed $50,000 as a challenge gift! This gift will be made towards student research once $15,000 is raised on Giving Day.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
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The 1970 ‘Runner Challenge
The Division of University Advancement has generously committed $1,000 as a challenge gift! This gift will be unlocked for the fund that gains the most donors between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. on Giving Day.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 Dream Center 86
2 CSUB Fund 7
3 General Athletic Scholarship 6
4 School of Arts and Humanities 5
5 BPA Dean's Strategic Fnd 4
Ended
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The Varner Bros Challenge
Varner Bros has generously committed $2,500 as a challenge gift! This gift will be unlocked for the school that gains the most donors between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. on Giving Day.
Rank Prize Schools Donors
1 $2,500 Arts and Humanities 25
2 Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering 21
3 Business and Public Administration 13
4 Social Sciences and Education 13
Ended
$1,000
The Alumni Association Board Challenge
The CSUB Alumni Association cares about the increasing needs for more medical responders in the community in light of COVID-19. They are committing $1,000 as a Giving Day Challenge gift to the CSUB Nursing Department! This gift will be unlocked when the 20th donor makes a gift between the hours of 2 P.M. and 4 P.M. on Giving Day.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$2,500
The Bynum Inc. Challenge
Bynum Inc. has generously committed $2,500 as a challenge gift! This gift will be unlocked for the Roadrunner Scholarship Fund when the 30th donor makes a gift between 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. on Giving Day. Once this challenge is met, an anonymous donor will match it with an additional $2,500!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
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Giving Day Leaderboard
Here is the real-time update of each participating area's efforts! Thank you for making this day a success!
Rank Participating Areas Gifts
1 Student Affairs 191
2 Athletics 97
3 Arts and Humanities 53
4 Business and Public Administration 47
5 Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering 42
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Participating Groups
CSUB Fund Arts and Humanities Business and Public Administration Social Sciences and Education Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Athletics Student Affairs Walter W. Stiern Library Antelope Valley Extended Education and Global Outreach Alumni Association Other Programs

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