Welcome to the College of Social Sciences
Recognized for excellence
By choosing the College of Social Sciences, you'll not only choose from a diverse group of programs, but you'll also be choosing a college singled out for excellence.
The Princeton Review recently rated a senior faculty member in the Department of Political Science as one of the top 300 faculty in the country. U.S. News & World Report ranked the School of Nursing’s online graduate program among the top five in the nation. Additionally, The School of Mass Communication has won the national Bateman Competition in public relations more than any other university in the country. Student journalists and the student newspaper, The Maroon, are consistently recognized by professional journalism organizations such as The Society of Professional Journalists for excellence.
student Achievements + Research
Sociology students honored with departmental awards
Several graduates of the Department of Sociology were honored at the College of Social Sciences Honors Convocation on May 10, 2013.
faculty Achievements + Research
Dr. Anthony Ladd presents a paper at the Midwest Sociological Society Meetings.
Dr. Anthony Ladd presents at the Midwest Sociological Society Meetings in Chicago, IL March 27-30, 2013.
alumni Achievements + Research
Sports Authority
SMC alum Michelle Gingras was hired as a multimedia sports reporter at the San Diego Union Tribune last September. She works primarily for their television station UT-TV, but her job is to create visual stories for multiple platforms.
College of Social Sciences Links
Interested in knowing more about the College of Social Sciences? Start here!
Centers + Institutes
Want to find out more about our centers and institutes? Start here!
- Center for the Study of New Orleans
- Loyola Institute for Quality and Equity in Education
- Jesuit Social Research Institute
- Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy
- Loyola Institute for Ministry
- Loyola University Institute for Environmental Communication
- Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications
- Student Media
- Twomey Center
“ What can you do as undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in our diverse degrees and programs? Engage! Get involved in the College of Social Sciences’ and stay active in College life, both now and after graduation. „
- Dr. Luis Miron
Contact Information
College of Social Sciences
Office of the Dean
211 Stallings Hall
Phone: (504) 865-2427
Fax: (504) 865-3883
Mailing Address:
College of Social Sciences
6363 St. Charles Ave.
Campus Box 42
New Orleans, LA 70118