CHABSS Awards

This page honors outstanding Psychology and Child and Human Development (CHAD) students who have been recognized with College-level awards from the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). These awards celebrate exceptional achievement in academics, research, service, creative work, and commitment to inclusive excellence.

CHABSS Dean's Outstanding Student Award

The CHABSS Dean's Outstanding Student Award is the highest honor bestowed upon one undergraduate student of the College in the annual graduating class. The Dean's Outstanding Student Award winner is automatically nominated for the University's highest student award, the CSUSM President's Outstanding Graduate Award.

CHABSS Community Champion Award

The CHABSS Community Champion Award recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in service to the campus and/or greater community during their tenure at CSUSM.

CHABSS Scholarschip & Creative Works Champion Award

The CHABSS Scholarship & Creative Works Champion Award recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in research and/or creative works during their tenure at CSUSM.

CHABSS Inclusive Excellence Champion Award

The CHABSS Inclusive Excellence Champion Award recognizes a graduating student who is earning a Bachelor’s degree and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in advancing the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and social justice during their tenure at CSUSM.