The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is the cornerstone of St. Mary's liberal arts and Marianist education. The school's program offerings are both broad and in-depth, covering everything from the technically oriented fields to the most creative specialties.
Unique student resources include a state-of-the-art communications laboratory in which students produce video, photography, print, and Web design projects.
The school prides itself on its levels of engagement and citizenship, with students and professors who are valuable leaders in their local communities. In an environment that fosters fellowship, understanding, and real-world problem solving, students learn to adapt to change and apply practical tools to global issues.
Student and Alumni Successes
Twenty Students Selected for Honor PublicationTwenty students have been selected by their respective schools to represent St. Mary’s University in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges."
MOAS Teams Excel in CompetitionA team of St. Mary’s University students in the International Relations program recently competed at the Eugene Scassa Model Organization of States held at Baylor University and came home with several awards.
Recent HSS Graduate Lands Dream Job at ESPN
When Raul Tovar was producing and broadcasting St. Mary’s Rattlers Internet broadcasts as a student, he didn’t quite anticipate his next move being similar work at ESPN, but that’s exactly what happened. The sports-programming giant hired Tovar (B.A. ’12) in January as a technical operator, less than a year after graduating from St. Mary’s.
The Rattler Wins at National ConventionThe staff of The Rattler student newspaper recently took home high honors at the 91st Annual Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association Convention in Chicago.