College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
College of BSS Dean's Office

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, Room 301
530-898-6171
bss@csuchico.edu

Regular Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

Summer Hours: 6/2/25 - 8/15/25
7:00 am - 5:30 pm (Monday -Thursday)

Mailing Address
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0450

Shipping Address
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
388 Orange Street
Chico, CA 95929-0450

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August 28, 2025

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Welcome to the College of BSS

Mission Statement

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences advances innovative and high-quality teaching and research to expand our understanding of behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental aspects of the human condition.  In collaboration with local, regional, and global communities, the College promotes student learning, ethical leadership, and responsible citizenship.

Our Departments
fall leaf with heart cut out, framing Kendall HallStudent Success and AdvisingAnthropology students working on an excavation siteAnthropology
children working on science experiments in a classroomChild Developmentecon faculty meeting with student in office on projectEconomics
geography students taking water samples at the ecological reserveGeography & Environmental Studiesmcgs graduates with regalia at commencementMulticultural & Gender Studies
political science student award recipientsPolitical Science & Criminal Justicedecorated psychology student graduation cap, reads "I'm Psyched!" Psychology
phha student attending tabling eventPublic Health & Health Services Administrationsocial science graduates seated at commencement in regaliaSocial Science
community member receiving food donation from swrk studentSchool of Social WorkDr. Nandi Crosby engaged with students ina Sociology classSociology

BSS in the News

BSS Distinguished Alumni Stuart Casillas
Distinguished Alumni and Corporate Partner, Stuart Casillas
2024 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient Letty Mejia in a purple dress
Graduate Student Breaking Through Doors Once Closed to Her
Graduate student Arely Saldana smiles, wearing a black cardigan and a red shirt
Broad Horizons Ahead for Master's Candidate in Legal Psychology