School of Arts and Sciences
Dean: Linda Vaden-Goad, Ph.D.
vaden-goadL@wcsu.edu
Assistant Dean: Abbey Zink, Ph.D.
zinka@wcsu.edu
Administrative Assistant: Maureen Alviti
alvitim@wcsu.edu
Secretary: Lisa Taylor-DeFalco
Warner Hall 300, Midtown campus
taylorl@wcsu.edu
(203) 837-9401
(203) 837-8525 (fax)
Departments:
Biology & Environmental Sciences
Chair: Thomas Lonergan, Ph.D.
lonergant@wcsu.edu
Science Building 201, Midtown campus
(203) 837-9894
(203) 837-8769 (fax)
Chemistry
Chair: Paula Secondo, Ph.D.
secondop@wcsu.edu
Science Building 323, Midtown campus
(203) 837- 8440
(203) 837- 8769 (fax)
Communication
Chair: William Petkanas, Ph.D.
petkanasw@wcsu.edu
Berkshire Hall 213c, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8255
(203) 837-8912 (fax)
Computer Science
Chair: William Joel, Ph.D.
joelw@wcsu.edu
Westside Classroom Building 110
(203) 837-9353
(203) 837-8527 (fax)
English
Chair: Cigdem Üsekes, Ph.D.
usekesc@wcsu.edu
Berkshire Hall 210e, Midtown campus
(203) 837-9329
(203) 837- 8912 (fax)
History
Chair: Burton Peretti, Ph.D.
perettib@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 221, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8309
(203) 837-8905 (fax)
Mathematics
Chair: David Burns, Ph.D.
burnsd@wcsu.edu
Higgins Hall 102f, Midtown campus
(203) 837-9346
(203) 837-8769 (fax)
Philosophy
Chair: James Munz, Ph.D.
munzj@wcsu.edu
White Hall 021b, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8782
(203) 837-8526 (fax)
Physics, Astronomy & Meteorology
Chair: Alice Chance, Ph.D.
chancea@wcsu.edu
Science Building 178, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8667
(203) 837- 8320 (fax)
Psychology
Chair: Norine Jalbert, Ph.D.
jalbertn@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 314, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8476
(203) 837-8905 (fax)
Social Sciences
Chair: Robert Whittemore, Ph.D. whittemorer@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 206, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8461
(203) 837-8905 (fax)
Associate Chair: Steven Skinner, Ph.D.
skinners@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 215, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8457
(203) 837-8905 (fax)
World Languages & Literature
Chair: Stacey Alba D. Skar, Ph.D.
skars@wcsu.edu
Berkshire Hall 224, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8734
(203) 837-8912 (fax)
Writing, Linguistics and the Creative Process
Chair: Oscar De Los Santos, Ph.D.
delossantoso@wcsu.edu
Higgins 205d, Midtown campus
(203) 837-9044
(203) 837-8912 (fax)
Mission and Objectives
The School of Arts and Sciences offers 38 major programs and options leading to the bachelor’s degree. Fields of concentration include American studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, economics, English, history, mathematics, meteorology, medical technology, political science, professional writing, psychology, sociology/ anthropology, and Spanish. An associate’s degree in the liberal arts is available. Minor programs in every department allow students to follow interests beyond their major, including such interdisciplinary fields as journalism, women’s studies, international studies, multi-cultural studies, religion studies and urban studies. The School offers pre-professional programs in a number of fields, including medicine, dentistry, and law.
The School of Arts and Sciences has a three-fold mission:
• Provide a strong general education for all students at the university and academic support for students in professional programs;
• Provide bachelor’s and master’s programs of high quality for students who seek a degree in the arts and sciences;
• Provide lifelong learning opportunities for
nontraditional students seeking new knowledge and career skills.
The School of Arts and Sciences plays a central role in the education of every student at the university. It serves students of diverse interests and needs from many different segments of the community. The arts and sciences faculty believe that teaching is an art. Their highest priority is to help students learn.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Associate in Science
A.S.-Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts
BA- American Studies
B.A.-Anthropology/Sociology
Option:
Applied Studies
BA-Biology
Options:
Biology
Bioscience
Ecological Science
BA-Chemistry
Options:
Biochemistry–ACS Approval
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
B.A.-Communication
Options:
Communication Studies
Relational Communication
B.A.-Computer Science
B.A.-Contract Major
B.A.-Earth and Planetary Sciences
Option:
Astronomy
B.A.-Economics
Option:
Applied Studies
B.A.-English
B.A.-History
B.A.-Mathematics
Option:
Computer Science
B.A.-Media Arts
Options:
Media Production
Media Studies
B.A.-Political Science
B.A.-Professional Writing
Options:
Business Writing
Creative Writing
General Writing
Journalism & Freelance
Public Relations
B.A.-Psychology
B.A.-Social Sciences
Options:
Anthropology/Sociology Studies
Family Studies
Global Studies
Multicultural Studies
B.A.-Spanish
Bachelor of Science
BS-Contract Major
BS-Medical Technology (Biology)
BS-Meteorology
The School of Arts and Sciences supports the bachelor of science (BS), elementary and secondary education, through course content in the following areas:
| Elementary Education | Secondary Education |
| American Studies | Biology |
| Anthropology/Sociology | Chemistry |
| Biology | Earth Science |
| Communications | English-Teaching of Literature |
| English-Comparative Literature | English-Teaching of Writing |
| English-Writing Option | History/Social Studies |
| History/Social Studies | Mathematics |
| Mathematics | Social Sciences/History |
| Political Science | Spanish |
| Psychology | |
| Social Science | |
| Spanish |
See School of Professional Studies for more information on education.
Admissions
Please refer to the department area in this catalog for specific admission procedures and requirements, or contact the Office of University Admissions at (203) 837-9000.
