When
I joined the College of Natural and Social Sciences (NSS) as Dean, I
spent the first few weeks of my tenure at CSULA visiting
departments, getting to know the faculty and staff and learning more
about this dynamic college. The focus of NSS is clearly on
learning. The faculty members dedicate their efforts to being
teacher/scholars, learning more about their discipline and how to
share that knowledge with students, and to providing students with
the mentoring that makes a difference in a student’s life. World
class research takes place in NSS, and the student experiences world
class learning.
The College of Natural and Social Sciences serves more students than any other college at CSULA. Offering 23 bachelor’s degrees and 15 master‘s degrees housed in 16 departments or programs, students in NSS study an exciting array of disciplines, ranging from Pan African Studies to Biochemistry. Partnering with the Charter College of Education, NSS seeks to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in all of our disciplines for K-12. The Center to Advance Science and Math Education was recently established with a focus on increasing the number of math and science teachers. Examples of other programs include the Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA-CREST) and a Model United Nations team. Undergraduates and graduate students at NSS are active learners, engaged in research and presenting their findings at regional and national meetings of scholars. Numerous students complete their degrees in NSS and go on to Ph.D. programs at nationally ranked research universities. Whether interested in a broad range of ethnic studies, social sciences, mathematics, or lab sciences, students will find a welcoming environment focused on success in learning. The diversity of the NSS community provides a strength of viewpoints that serves us well and ensures that students experience learning in a supportive environment. I invite you to join with the faculty, staff and students in NSS as we learn together at CSULA.
Jim Henderson, Dean
College of Natural and Social Sciences
King Hall D1051
Phone: (323) 343-2000