All of the interdisciplinary programs in CHSS provide students with a unique educational opportunity - for integrated study beyond the bounds of any one discipline. In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), traditional liberal studies serve as the foundation of a university education. The college's curriculum emphasizes the development of analytic skills, communication skills and social understanding. Our students can study the traditional liberal studies, such as philosophy and literature, along with courses on the vanguard of contemporary developments, such as cognitive science and film studies. Degrees in this college are recognized as excellent preparation for any number of careers, or for professional and graduate study.