College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Students create plans for police-community relations

It wasn't a complete shock to GCU Justice Studies students this summer when racial tensions flared regarding police officer actions across the country. They had […]

History professor tells real story of July 4 holiday

July 4 is the day Americans celebrate the nation's independence. But how that date emerged and how we have celebrated it through the years are […]

Instructor embraces the gift of counseling with faith

Mental health counseling and religious faith haven't always been on the same page. Today, that is changing. Dr. Laurie Tone, adjunct counseling instructor in the […]

How GCU practicums became missions of goodwill

GCU students in School Counseling practicums across the country found a way to make the best of the bad situations caused by the pandemic. Facing […]

GCU students fill growing behavioral health jobs

Miranda Diaz was worried about her future. She was living at home with her Texas parents because of the pandemic and ready to graduate from […]

Students, professors made grade despite pandemic

How students would perform in their classes during a pandemic -- that was a big unknown. But now that the semester has wrapped up, GCU's […]

On TV and job, instructor rates because she relates

Lynette Collins has brought her real-world experience to her GCU online classes in social sciences and education for 10 years. The adjunct instructor was selected […]

My LopeLife: Campus calmed his culture clash

Tony Barrera struggled to find a balance between his Latino heritage and American culture as he tried to answer the "Who am I?" question. But […]

Onward, upward: GCU helps students step into jobs

There is one overarching factor in how GCU administrators and faculty are judged: Did their students get good jobs after graduation? It is the true […]