The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) at Rensselaer focuses on the study of how technology functions in relation to people and society. HASS is composed of five departments--Arts; Cognitive Science; Economics; Language, Literature, and Communication (LL&C); and Science and Technology Studies (STS). We pride ourselves on a balanced set of academic options where enrollment in majors and minors in Economics, Psychology, Communications, Electronic Arts, Philosophy, and Psychology are complemented by enrollments in our innovative interdisciplinary programs like Electronic Media, Arts and Communication (EMAC); Design, Innovation, and Society/PDI; Electronic Arts; Economics; and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences. Choose a link below to visit our departments and degree programs.
News and Events
April 26th the School of Humanities and Social Sciences took a new name - the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences --to signify the full range of its current academic offerings.
Read MoreHASS Dean John P. Harrington announced the appointment of Dr. Arturo Estrella as Head of the Department of Economics, Dr. Carlos Godoy in Communication, and Dr. Daniel L. Shawhan in Economics.
Read MoreAmong the recogniton and awards received by HASS students this last year three won accolades for new games to help the disabled navigate super market shopping.
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