About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

With about 1,300 students and 200 faculty members, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS) is the second largest academic unit at Carnegie Mellon University and offers more than 60 majors and minors. The college emphasizes interdisciplinary study in a technologically rich environment, with an open and forward-thinking stance towards the arts and sciences. 

H&SS faculty members have a wide range of expertise in a variety of disciplines, and many are world-renowned in their fields. The college is comprised of eight academic departments and four specialized degree programs. 

For any academic or advising questions, students should talk with our advising staff, located in Baker Hall A-57 (office phone 412-268-2924).

All media inquiries pertaining to H&SS should be directed to:
Kelli McElhinny
Director, Media Relations
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-6094
kellim@andrew.cmu.edu
Fax: 412-268-5288 

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