Cameron Students posing for a picture on Campus

Social Sciences

Upcoming Events


Holiday Party

Please stop by the common area upstairs in Conwill Hall on December 5th from 2-4 p.m. for snacks and a visit with your Social Sciences professors! This event is floating and open, so we expect students and faculty to be popping in and out of the event. Homemade snacks will be provided, as well as holiday cheer!

11th Annual Cameron University High School Thesis Defense Competition

High School Teams from Lawton Public Schools participated in the Part II Final Round of the annual High School Thesis Defense Competition at Cameron University on November 15, 2024. Nine teams underwent an Oral Defense of their paper to two CU panels.  The panels included Dr. W. Douglas Catterall, Dr. Edris Montalvo, Dr. Sarah Eppler Janda, and Professor Travis Childs. Dr. Lance Janda coordinated and hosted the event at CU and presented the students with their medals. All students gained confidence in their ability to succeed in college.

Four high school students sit across Professors Edris Montalvo and William Doug Catterall to defend their prepared thesis.

Three high school students sit across Professor Sarah Janda and Instructor Travis Childs to defend their prepared thesis.

Mock Trial

On November 14, 2024, the CJA and Law & Politics Club conducted a Mock Trial!  Eddie Valdez, a local attorney who served 27 years as an Assistant District Attorney and who has been in private practice for 0 years, served as the judge. The case was a fictional civil suit alleging wrongful death. We are proud of our students for taking part in this learning opportunity!