Welcome to the Department of History and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. The Department of History and Social Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in history, geography, political science, sociology, and criminal justice. A graduate degree is also offered Human Services Administration. In addition to these majors, several minor courses of study are offered to allow student the option of tailoring their educational experience to their individual needs. Faculty are actively involved in many different areas of scholarly and applied research and are committed to the highest level of teaching excellence.

Students also have several different options for extracurricular involvement. Both student organizations and honor societies are associated with the various disciplines in our department.