Our ROLES WITHIN ACADEMIC ADVISING...
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As a primary expert in their field of research they may provide advice for internships, graduate school, and careers
- Assist with major/minor elective courses, and course sequencing
Faculty & Departmental Advisors
Anthropology
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Archaeology (B.S.) |
Dr. Eren, 215 Lowry Hall |
330-672-9353 |
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Biological Anthropology (B.S.) |
Dr. Meindl, 222 Lowry Hall Dr. Tosi, 238 Lowry Hall |
330-672-4363 330-672-5121 |
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Cultural Anthropology (B.A.) |
Dr. Fotiou, 221 Lowry Hall |
330-672-6862 |
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Forensic Anthropology Minor |
Dr. Spurlock, 235-237 Lowry Hall |
330-672-5972 330-672-5121 |
Biological Sciences
To request a permit (Special Approval/Prerequisite) to enroll in a course offered through Biological Sciences, please email bscipermit@kent.edu
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Program
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Faculty & Departmental Advisors |
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Biological Sciences |
Undergraduate Coordinator |
330-672-1398 |
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Academic Advisor |
330-672-2984 |
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Biology (B.A.) |
Dr. Rocha, 125 Cunningham (A-Z) |
330-672-2297 |
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Biology (B.S.) |
Dr. Casadesus, 115A Cunningham (A-D) |
330-672-7894 |
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Dr. Clements, 251D ISB (E-Ma) |
330-672-2720 |
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Dr. Kurokawa, 211 Cunningham (Mb-Z) |
330-672-2979 |
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Organismal |
Dr. Bade, 119 Cunningham (A-J) |
330-672-4639 |
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Dr. Mou, 251B ISB (K-Z) |
330-672-3625 |
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Biotechnology (B.S.) |
Dr. Kooijman, 312J Williams (A-K) |
330-672-8568 |
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Dr. Kim, 312G Williams (L-Z) |
330-672-1445 |
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Botany (B.S.) |
Dr. Case, 218 Cunningham (A-Z) |
330-672-3699 |
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Environmental & Conservation Biology |
Dr. de Szalay, 205 Cunningham (A-L) |
330-672-7936 |
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Dr. Ward, 229 Cunningham (M-Z) |
330-672-9394 |
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Medical Technology (B.S.) |
Dr. Chiu, 105 Cunningham (A-Z) |
330-672-2945 |
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Neuroscience (B.S.) |
Dr. Caldwell, 114 Cunningham (spring 2019 only) |
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330-672-3636 |
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Pre-Medicine |
Dr. Hegmann, 251A ISB (A-B) |
330-672-1584 |
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Dr. W. Kim, 118 Cunningham (C-E) |
330-672-7888 |
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Dr. Damron, 251E ISB (F-H) |
330-672-3370 |
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Dr. McDonough, 251H ISB (I-Ma) |
330-672-2388 |
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Dr. Caldwell, 114 Cunningham (Mb-P) |
330-672-3636 |
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Dr. Novak, 233 Cunningham (Q-So) |
330-672-2306 |
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Dr. Welshhans, 312K Williams (Sp-Z) |
330-672-2957 |
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Zoology |
Dr. Kershner, 49 Cunningham (A-D) |
330-672-2738 |
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Dr. Costello, 217 Cunningham (E-J) |
330-672-2035 |
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Dr. Tinkler, 27 Cunningham (K-M) |
330-672-3912 |
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Dr. Hoeh, 15 Cunningham (N-Sc) |
330-672-9573 |
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Dr. Bahlai, 209 Cunningham (Sd-Z) |
330-672-9775 |
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Transfer Student and Regional Campus Student Faculty Advisor Assignments |
Dr. Fraizer, 256 Cunningham |
330-672-1398 |
Chemistry/Biochemistry
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Program |
Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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BS Chemistry with Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry concentration, and BA Chemistry |
Dr. Bunge, 311E Williams Hall |
330-672-9445 |
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BS Chemistry with Biochemistry/Prepharmacy |
Dr. Basu, 203 Williams Hall |
330-672-3906 |
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BS Chemistry with Biochemistry - |
Dr. Stroup, 138 Science Research Building |
330-672-3352 |
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BS Chemistry with Biochemistry concentration |
Dr. Zheng, 228 Integrated Sciences Building |
330-672-2267 |
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Transfer students, course substitutions, course equivalencies, |
Dr. Seed, 118 Science Research Building |
330-672-9528 |
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University of Leicester Exchange Program, Non-College of Arts and Sciences student transfer course review; Chemistry course substitutions |
Dr. Sampson, 208 Williams Hall |
330-672-2405 |
Computer Science
General inquiries (including prerequisite overrides) should be directed to ugradinfo@cs.kent.edu.
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Faculty Advisor |
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Dr. Samba (lead advisor), 272 Math and Computer Science |
330-672-9980 |
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Professor Allouzi, 272 Math and Computer Science |
330-672-9102 |
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Dr. Volkert, 216 Math and Computer Science |
330-672-9037 |
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Dr. Walker, 256 Math and Computer Science |
330-672-9050 |
Criminology/Justice Studies
Refer to Sociology listing.
Economics
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Dr. Sahajdack, 454 Business Adm. |
330-672-1085 |
English
To request a permit (Special Approval/Prerequisite) to enroll in an English course, please email engpermit@kent.edu
To schedule an appointment with an English or TESL major advisor, please contact Tammy Frietchen, Senior Secretary at 330-672-1707, tfrietch@kent.edu, 204 Satterfield.
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Faculty Advisor |
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English |
Undergraduate Coordinator |
330-672-1741 |
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English (B.A./major) |
Dr. Winebrenner, 204-A Satterfield |
330-672-1701 |
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Teaching English as a Second Language |
Prof. Abuzeid, 203-C Satterfield |
330-672-1707 |
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Creative Writing Minor |
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330-672-1701 |
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Professional and Technical Writing Minor |
Dr. Winebrenner, 204-A Satterfield |
330-672-1701 |
Environmental Studies
Refer to Geography listing.
Geography
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Program |
Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Geography major and minor |
Dr. Mapes, 439 McGilvrey |
330-672-2045 |
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Environmental Studies |
Dr. Kaplan, 440 McGilvrey |
330-672-3221 |
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Climate Change minor |
Dr. Cameron Lee, 433 McGilvrey |
330-672-0360 |
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GIS minor |
Dr. Scholl, 407 McGilvrey |
330-672-7669 |
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Urban Studies and Planning minor (also under Interdisciplinary programs) |
Dr. Kaplan, 440 McGilvrey |
330-672-3221 |
Geology (Includes Earth Science)
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Dr. Rowan, 337 McGilvrey |
330-672-7428 |
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Dr. Singer, 211 McGilvrey |
330-672-3306 |
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Dr. Wells, 131-A McGIlvrey |
330-672-2951 |
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Dr. Schweitzer, 345 McGilvrey |
330-672-3303 |
History
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Crawford, 305 Bowman |
330-672-8913 |
Interdisciplinary Minors
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Minor |
Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Ancient, Medieval & Renaissance Studies |
Dr. Fein, 113-G Satterfield Dr. Thyret, 305 Bowman |
330-672-1784 330-672-8912 |
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Health Care Ethics |
Dr. Barnbaum, 320 Bowman |
330-672-2315 |
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History and Philosophy of Science |
Center for Integrative Programs, 105 Bowman Hall |
330-672-2062 |
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Jewish Studies |
Prof. Kessler, 113 Bowman |
330-672-8962 |
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Latin American Studies |
Center for Integrative Programs, 105 Bowman Hall |
330-672-2062 |
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Studies |
Dr. Merryman, 325 Merrill |
330-672-0315 |
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Pre-law |
Prof. Paar Conroy, 113 Bowman |
330-672-4148 |
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Religion Studies |
Center for Integrative Programs, 105 Bowman Hall |
330-672-2062 |
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Studies in Globalization, Identity, and Space |
Center for Integrative Programs, 105 Bowman |
330-672-2062 |
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Urban Studies and Planning |
Dr. Kaplan,440 McGilvrey |
330-672-3221 |
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Women's Studies |
Dr. Holt, 315 Merrill Hall |
330-672-8042 |
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World Literature and Cultures |
Center for Integrative Programs, 105 Bowman Hall |
330-672-2062 |
Integrative Studies
Refer to Bachelor of Integrative Studies
International Relations
Refer to Political Science.
Jewish Studies
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Prof. Kessler, 113 Bowman Hall |
330-672-8962 |
Mathematical Sciences
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Assistant Chair, Dr. Lewis, 210 MSB |
330-672-9033 |
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Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Zheng, 320 MSB |
330-672-9089 |
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Actuarial Math, Dr. Kracht, 347 MSB |
330-672-9093 |
Medical Technology
Refer to Biological Sciences.
Modern & Classical Language Studies
Declared MCLS majors and minors should check their GPS audit to find their faculty advisor. All unassigned students and prospective students should contact the faculty listed below.|
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Faculty Advisor |
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American Sign Language |
Dr. Randall Hogue, 101E Satterfield |
330-672-1796 |
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Arabic minor |
Dr. Carduner, 305B Satterfield |
330-672-1806 |
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Dr. Shiyab, 305E Satterfield |
330-672-1864 |
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Chinese minor |
Hui Yu, 309 F Satterfield |
330-672-1863 |
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Classics/Latin |
Dr. Harvey, 308B Satterfield |
330-672-1804 |
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Education Minor & Teacher Licensure |
Dr. Chism, 101C Satterfield |
330-672-1825 |
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French |
Dr. Berrong, 304D Satterfield |
330-672-1820 |
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Dr. De Julio, 305C Satterfield |
330-672-1807 |
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German |
Dr. Libbon, 109E Satterfield |
330-672-1811 |
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Dr. Rossoll, 309E Satterfield |
330-672-1833 |
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Italian minor |
Stephanie Siciarz, 109D Satterfield |
330-672-1810 |
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Italian Studies minor |
Dr. Stasiowski, 128B Bowman |
330-672-1809 |
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Japanese minor |
Eriko Tanaka, 309F Satterfield |
330-672-1803 |
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Russian |
Dr. Trzeciak-Huss, 306B Satterfield Dr. Baer, 307B Satterfield |
330-672-1832 330-672-1813 |
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Spanish |
Dr. Carduner, 305B Satterfield |
330-672-1806 |
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Translation (B.S.) |
Dr. Carduner, 305B Satterfield |
330-672-1806 |
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Newly declared MCLS majors |
Dr. Carduner, 305B Satterfield |
330-672-1806 |
Pan-African Studies
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Dr. Kumah-Abiwu, Oscar Ritchie Hall |
330-672-2300 |
Paralegal Studies
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Prof. Paar Conroy, 113 Bowman Hall |
330-672-4148 |
Peace and conflict studies, school of
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Prof. Cunningham, 113D McGilvrey Hall |
330-672-8943 |
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Dr. Hancock, 113B McGilvrey |
330-672-0904 |
Philosophy
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Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Dr. Ryan, 320 Bowman Hall |
330-672-0274 |
Physics
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Program |
Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Physics |
Undergraduate Coordinator |
330-672-2577 |
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Dr. Balci, 123 Science Research Bldg |
330-672-2577 |
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Dr. Katramatou, 303 Smith Hall |
330-672-0330 |
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Dr. Mann, 140 Science Research Building |
330-672-9750 |
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Dr. Secaur, 120 Smith Hall |
330-672-2246 |
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Dr. Selinger, 321 AMLCI |
330-672-1582 |
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Dr. Strickland, 206B Smith Hall |
330-672-3771 |
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy |
Dr. Mann, 140 Science Research Building |
330-672-9750 |
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SPS Advisor |
Dr. Petratos, 314 Smith Hall |
330-672-5408 |
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Transfer Credit; Transient Coursework |
Dr. Almasan, 002 Science Research Bldg. |
330-672-2402 |
Political Science
All Political Science majors have an assigned faculty advisor in the department. Please call the main office at (330) 672-2060 to be connected to this individual.
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Program |
Faculty Advisor |
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Phone |
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Political Science (includes Global Studies), Undergraduate Coordinator |
Dr. Paar-Jakli, 302 Bowman Hall |
330-672-8936 |
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Washington/National Issues (WPNI) |
TBD |
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330-672-2060 |
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Columbus/Inter-Gov. Issues |
TBD |
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330-672-2060 |
Psychology
Learn how to connect to a faculty advisor in the Department of Psychological Sciences HERE.
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Faculty Advisor |
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Dr. Thompson, Undergraduate Coordinator, 228 KTA |
330-672-3948 |
Sociology
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Faculty & Departmental Advisor |
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Phone |
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Criminology and Justice Studies Coordinator |
330-672-0318 |
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Criminology & Justice Studies and Sociology Academic Advisor Rebecca Cash, 315/319 Merrill Hall |
330-672-9007 |
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Sociology Coordinator |
330-672-2044 |