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
- Ethnic Studies
- 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.
$2,500
Ethnic Studies Challenge
Connie Perez-Andreesen and Joel Andreesen have generously committed $2,500 as a challenge gift! The 150th gift to any fund will unlock $2,500 for the Ethnic Studies Program on Giving Day!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
The CSUB Alumni Board Challenge
Thank you for making a thoughtful Gift to support CSUB! With your generosity, the CSUB Alumni Association Advisory Board has been unlocked which will support several key programs at CSUB.
54 / 54 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Office of the President's Challenge
Once the 400th gift is received to support CSUB on Giving Day, Interim President Harper will unlock a $50,000 gift to support the Student Research Scholars Program
400 / 400 Gifts
Completed
$500
BAS Ambassadors Challenge
Once 25 Business Administrative Services (BAS) staff members donate a minimum of $5 a piece to any fund, a collective gift of $500 in support of the Housing and Food Security Fund will be unlocked. This contribution is personally sponsored by Faculty and Staff Initiative BAS Ambassadors: Jassica Gauna, Natasha Hayes, Pierre Igoa, and Michelle Ponci.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Rowdy Through the Eras
Congratulations to the winning alumni decade! You will be recognized at the next Alumni Hall of Fame event in 2025, and the next Party in the Park event.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2 | 2020-Present | 9 |
| 3 | 2000-2009 | 7 |
| 4 | 1990-1999 | 6 |
| 5 | 1970-1979 | 1 |
Ended
$1,250
The `Runner Loyalty Challenge
Thank you for your generous gift to support our students!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Callahan CARE Challenge
Ten students or parents who donate a minimum of $5 a piece to any fund will unlock a generous $1,000 gift from EJ Callahan, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Student-centered Enterprises, and Emily Poole Callahan, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students to support our Caring Advocates and Responsive Engagement Team Fund. You must self-identify as a current student or parent.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$20,000
The President's Associates Challenge
Professor Dahna Stowe, faculty member and double alumna of CSUB, will be donating $10,000 to the Student Research Scholars Program as a member of the President's Associates on Giving Day. Once the 200th gift is made to any fund, Professor Stowe will double her donation to $20,000!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Battle of the Schools Challenge
Thank you for your generosity in supporting an academic school of your choice. Your gift will support our students in a meaningful way!
| Rank | Prize | Schools | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,750 | Arts and Humanities | 54 |
| 2 | Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering | 50 | |
| 3 | Business and Public Administration | 27 | |
| 4 | Social Sciences and Education | 22 |
Ended
Leaderboard
Battle of the Industry Challenge
The industry leader group with the most participants will have an opportunity to meet with a campus leader who is affiliated with their industry and learn about the impact CSUB is having in producing top students to recruit.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | 272 |
| 2 | Healthcare | 79 |
| 3 | Computers and Technology | 39 |
| 4 | Construction | 38 |
| 5 | Finance and Economics | 29 |
Ended
Areas of Support
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
Study Abroad
Alumni Association
Housing and Food Security
Dreamers Resource Center
Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center
Kegley Institute of Ethics
Veterans Center
CARE Team Financial Support for Students
President's Associates
Other Programs
