Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Sep 10, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Faculty


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ADAMS, MARGARET “KERI”, B.A., M.A. (University of West Georgia), Public History Manager and Lecturer in History

ANDERSON, LYNN, B.A. (University of Kansas), M.A. (Bryn Mawr College), Ph.D. (Princeton University), Associate Professor of French

ARRINGTON, THOMAS L., B.A., M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of Media, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

AUSTIN, ADRIAN M., B.S. (University of Memphis), M.A., Ph.D. (Duke University), Professor of Economics

AYERS, HERMAN D., B.A., M.A. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Kennesaw State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

BANFORD, HEIDI M., B.S. (The Evergreen State College), M.A., Ph.D. (College of William and Mary), Associate Professor of Biology

BARBOUR, CONNIE, CNE, B.S.N. (Northern Illinois University), M.S.N. (Kennesaw State University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assistant Professor, Nursing

BARRETT, KATHLEEN, B.A. (SUNY Buffalo), M.A. (Georgia State University), L.L.M. (University of York), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor in Political Science

BASU-DUTT, SHARMISTHA, B.S. (Jadavpur University), Ph.D. (Wayne State University), Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Department of Chemistry

BAUMSTARK, LEWIS, B.S. (Tennessee Technological University), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Associate Professor of Computer Science

BAYLEN, DANILO, B.A. (University of the Philippines), M.S.Ed., Ed.D. (Northern Illinois University), Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

BERGIEL, ERICH, B.S., Ph.D. (Mississippi State University), M.B.A. (California State University), Professor of Management

BERTAU, MARIE-CECIL, M.A., Ph.D. (Ludwig Maximilians University), Associate Professor of Psychology and Ph.D. Program Director

BEST, RONALD W., B.B.A., M.B.A. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Finance

BIRD, BRUCE MACKAY, B.A. (Vanderbilt University), M.S., J.D. (University of Cincinnati), Professor of Accounting

BLAIR, JOHN, B.A. (Hendrix College), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University, Bloomington), Professor of German

BLEUEL, JOHN, B.M. (University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh), M.M. (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), Professor of Music

BOHANNON, KEITH S., B.A., M.A. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), Professor of History

BOLAR, CASSANDRA, B.S. (University of Georgia), M.S., Ph.D. (Auburn University), Assistant Professor of Psychology

BOLDT, DAVID JOHN, B.A. (San Diego State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Professor of Economics

BOUMENIR, AMIN, B.S. (University of Science Technology of Algiers), Ph.D. (University of Oxford - United Kingdom), Professor of Mathematics

BOYD, STACY C., B.A. (Randolph Macon College), M.A. (University of West Georgia), M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University), Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Professor of English

BRADY, PATRICK, B.S. (Weber State University), M.A. (Boise State University), Ph.D. (Sam Houston State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

BRANYON, ANGELA, B.A. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), M.A. (Virginia Commonwealth University), Ph.D. (Old Dominion University), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

BRECKLING, MOLLY M., B.S., M.A. (University of Wisconsin), M.M. (Austin Peay State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of North Carolina), Instructor in Music

BROCK, ALEAH, B.S. (Auburn University), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

BRONKEMA, RYAN H., B.B.A. (Western Michigan University), M.S.A. (University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh), Ph.D. (Bowling Green State University), Director of First Year and Academic Programs and Associate Professor

BROWN, CYNTHIA, ANH-BC, CNE, B.S.N. (University of South Maine), M.S.N., D.N.S. (Florida Atlantic University), Associate Professor, Nursing

BURTON, JAMES HARPER, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Business Administration

BUSH, DAVID M., B.S. (State University of New York, Oneonta), M.S., Ph.D. (Duke University), Professor of Geology

BYRD, JOSHUA, B.M. (University of Georgia), M.M. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands

CAO, LI, B.A. (Chongqing Jianzhu University, China), M.A. (Sichuan University, China), M.Ed. (Queen’s University, Canada), Ph.D. (McGill University, Canada), Professor of Educational Psychology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

CAPPONI, NANCY, CCRN, CEN, B.S.N., M.S.N. (Clayton State University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Interim Associate Dean and Assistant Professor, Nursing

CARAMANICA, LAURA J., CENP, FACHE, FAAN, B.S.N. (University of Bridgeport), M.Ed. (Teachers College University), Ph.D. (University of Connecticut), Associate Professor, Nursing

CARNES, NATHAN C., B.A. (McNeese State University), M.F.A. (Wichita State University), Assistant Professor of Art

CARTER, KYLE, A., B.S., M.S. (University of West Georgia), Lecturer in Mathematics

CASPER, KEVIN, B.A., M.A. (California State University Northridge), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Associate Professor of English

CHALIFOUX, STEPHANIE, B.S. (Tennessee Tech University), M.A. (Middle Tennessee State University), Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of History

CHEN, YE, B.S. (Beijing Jiaotong University), M.Ed. (Peking University), Ph.D. (Syracuse University), Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, Department of Instructional Technology and Foundations

CHENG, YUN, M.S. (Pittsburg State University), MPAcc. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Florida Atlantic University), Assistant Professor of Business Administration

CHESTNUTT, CLIFTON E., B.S. (Salisbury University), M.S.Ed., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

CHIBBARO, JULIA S., B.A. (Randolph Macon Woman’s College), M.Ed. (The Citadel), Ed.S., Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Professor of Counseling, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

COLLEY, JAMES RONALD, B.A., M.Acc. (University of South Florida), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), C.P.A., Professor of Accounting and Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance

COLLINS, DAVID, MFA (University of Notre Dame), Professor of Art

CONNELL, LISA, B.A. (Humboldt State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Washington), Associate Professor of French

COOPER, O. P., B.A. (Shorter College), M.Ed. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), Ed.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Media & Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

CRAFTON, LISA PLUMMER, A.B. (West Georgia College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Professor of English

CREAN, EILIS, MFA (Georgia State University), Professor of Art

CROBARGER, KALA, PHN, IBCLC, A.S. (Lane Community College), B.S. (University of Phoenix), M.S. (California State University Dominguez Hills), Ed.D. (Nova Southeastern University), Assistant Professor, Nursing

CUOMO, AMY, B.A. (Mary Baldwin College), M.A. (Wayne State University), M.F.A. (Hollins University), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Professor of Theatre

CURRIER, RYAN M., B.S. (Michigan State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University), Assistant Professor of Geosciences

DAHMS, ELIZABETH, B.A. (Centre College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Kentucky), Associate Professor of Spanish

D’ALBA, ADRIANA B., B.A. (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México), M.Phil. (Glasgow School of Art), Ph.D. (University of North Texas), Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

DAVIDSON, CHAD A., B.A. (California State University, San Bernardino), M.A. (University of North Texas), Ph.D. (State University of New York, Binghamton), Professor of English and Director of the School of the Arts

DAVIS, JR., CLIFFORD, B.S. (Alabama A&M University), M.M., Ed.S., Ed.D (University of Tennessee), Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

DELINE, BRADLEY, B.S. (University of Michigan), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati), Professor of Geosciences

de NIE, MICHAEL W., B.A. (Lehigh University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Professor of History

DENG, LIQIONG (JOAN), B.A., M.A. (Fudan University), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), Professor of Management Information Systems

DEWEESE, GEORGINA G., B.S. (Louisiana State University), M.S. (Louisiana State University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee - Knoxville), Professor of Geosciences.

DIAZ, JEANETTE, B.A. (Hellenic College), M.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (University of California), Associate Professor of Psychology

DILLON, JAMES J., B.A. (College of the Holy Cross), M.A., Ph.D. (Clark University), Professor of Psychology and Director of Undergraduate Program

DIXON, ERIN, B.F.A. (Savannah College of Art and Design), M.F.A. (Georgia State University), Senior Lecturer, Department of Art

DODSON, ERIC LEIGH, B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. (University of Delaware), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne University), Associate Professor of Psychology

DONOHOE, JANET A., B.A. (University of Iowa), M.A., Ph.D. (Boston College), Honors Dean and Professor of Philosophy

DOYLE, MARIA-ELENA, A.B. (Princeton University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of California, Los Angeles), Director of Education Abroad and Professor of English

DRAKE, JILL A., B.S., M.S., Ed.S. (Florida State University), Ed.D. (University of Georgia), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education 

DUTT, SWARNA D., B.A. (Patna University), M.A., Ph.D. (Wayne State University), Fuller E. Callaway Chair and Professor of Economics

DYAR, KELLY L., CNN, CNE, B.S.N. (University of Phoenix), M.S.N. (Samford University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor, Nursing

EDELMAN, ANDREW, B.S. (Willamette University), M.S. (University of Arizona), Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Associate Professor of Biology

EDELMAN, JENNIFER, B.S. (Willamette University), M.S. (University of Arizona), Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and Chair, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

ERBEN, PATRICK M., M.A. (Johannes Gutenberg University), Ph.D. (Emory University), Director of Graduate Studies and Professor of English

EVANS, GEORGIA, B.S., M.Ed. (LaGrange College), Ed.S. (West Georgia College), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

FARMER, JULIA, A.B. (Bryn Mawr College), Ph.D. (University of California - Berkeley), Director of Ombuds Services and Professor of Spanish 

FARRAN, LAMA, B.A. (American University of Beirut), M.S. (University of Mississippi) Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

FISHER, JANET, B.S. (University of Miami - Coral Gables, Florida), Ph.D. (University of Miami - Miami, Florida), Associate Professor of Biology

FLEMING, ANTHONY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Associate Professor of Political Science

FONTANELLA, FRANK M., B.S, M.S. (University of Alabama), Ph.D. (City University of New York), Associate Professor of Biology

FRANKS, MATT, B.A. (Oberlin College), M.A. (Humboldt State University), Ph.D. (University of California, Davis), Associate Professor of English and Associate Chair, Department of English and Philosophy

FRASER, GREGORY A., B.A. (Ursinus College), M.F.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (University of Houston), Professor of English

FUENTES, YVONNE, B.A., M.A. (New York University), Ph.D. (Universidad Complutense, Madrid Spain), Associate Professor of Spanish

GAGNON, PAULINE D., B.S. (University of Tennessee, Martin), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan), Professor of Theatre and Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

GAINEY, THOMAS WESLEY, B.A. (Frances Marion College), M.B.A. (Wake Forest University), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Professor and Chair, Department of Management

GANTNER, MYRNA W., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. (University of Texas, El Paso), Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

GARNER, JOHN V., B.A. (Florida State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Villanova University), Associate Professor of Philosophy

GARNER, YVETTE L., B.S. (University of Scranton), Ph.D. (University of New Hampshire), Associate Professor of Biology

GEISLER, VICTORIA J., B.S. (State University of New York, Oswego), Ph.D. (Emory University), Associate Professor of Chemistry

GERHARDT, HANNES, B.A. (University of Miami), M.A. (University of Oslo), Ph.D. (University of Arizona), Professor, Department of Geosciences

GEZON, LISA L., B.A. (Albion College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology

GILLES, BRENT, B.S., M.Ed. (Valparaiso University), Ph.D. (Indiana University), Assistant Professor of Science Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

GINGERICH, CAROL, B.M. (University of Western Ontario), M.M. (Westminster Choir College), Ed.D. (Columbia University), Professor of Music

GOODSON, HOWARD STEVEN, B.A. (Auburn University), M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University), Professor of History

GORDON, MICHAEL K., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Duke University), Professor of Mathematics

GRAFFIUS, KAREN, B.M. (Louisiana College), M.M., Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Assistant Professor of Music

GREEN, KATHERINE B., B.S., M.Ed., (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

GREEN, KIMBERLY, M.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Associate Professor of Business Administration

GRIFFIN, VANESSA, B.A., Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi), M.A. (East Tennessee State University), Associate Professor of Criminology

GU, XIAOFENG, B.S. (Xi’an Jiaotong University), M.S. (Harbin Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Associate Professor of Mathematics

HALONEN-ROLLINS, MINNA j., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Turku School of Economics), Associate Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of Southwire Sustainable Business Honors Program

HALL, SUSAN, B.A., M.A. (State University College at Buffalo), Ph.D. (State University of Buffalo) Associate Professor of Business Education

HARRISON, REBECCA, B.A. (Hunter College), M.A., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of English

HART, TOBIN, RHOADES, B.A. (University of Florida), M.Ed. (Saint Lawrence University), Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts), Professor of Psychology

HASBUN, JAVIER ERNESTO, B.S. (North Adams State College), M.S., Ph.D. (State University of New York, Albany), Professor of Physics

HAUGHT, Leah, B.A. (Colgate University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Rochester), Associate Professor of English

HAYNES, CHRISTINE M., Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), B.S. (University of Utah), Professor of Accounting

HAZARI, SUNIL I., B.S. (Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda), M.S. (Eastern Kentucky University), Ed.D. (West Virginia University), Professor of Management and Business Systems

HEABERLIN, ROBERT L., B.S.Ed. (Ohio University), M.Ed. (Francis Marion College), Ed.S. (West Georgia College), Ed. D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership

HEAD, JAMES C., B.A. (Georgia State University), M.A.T. (Georgia College and State University), M.A. (University of West Georgia), M.Phil., Ph.D. (City University of New York), Assistant Professor of Psychology

HEIDORN, BRENT D., B.S. (Bob Jones University), M.A. (Furman University), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Associate Dean and Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

HENDRICKS, JOSEPH J., B.S. (Mercer University), M.S. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (University of New Hampshire), Professor of Biology

HENDRICKS, RANDY JOE, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Professor of English

HIBBARD, KEVIN ROBERT, B.A. (Luther College), M.M., D.M.A. (Arizona State University), Professor of Music 

HILD, MATTHEW GEORGIA, B.A. (Kennesaw State University), M.A. (University of Georgia), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Senior Lecturer, Department of History

HIPCHEN, EMILY, B.A. (Furman University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Professor of English

HOANG, NGUYEN SI, B.A. (Vietnam National University), Ph.D. (Kansas State University), Associate Professor of Mathematics

HODGES, CHARLES W., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Professor of Finance

HOFF, DIANNE, B.S., M.S. (Indiana University), Ed.D. (University of Louisville), Dean, College of Education and Professor of Educational Leadership

HONG, JUNG EUN, B.S. (Ohio State University), M.S. (San Diego State University), Ph.D. (University of Colorado at Boulder), Associate Professor of Geosciences

HOSSAIN, MAHMUD, M.S. (University of Kentucky), Ph.D. (CUNY-Baruch College), Associate Professor of Accounting

HUETT, JASON BOND, B.A. (Texas State University), M.S. (Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi), Ph.D. (University of North Texas), Associate Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations and Associate Dean of USG eCore and Online Development

HUETT, KIMBERLY C., B.A. (University of Texas), M.S. (Texas A&M), Ed.S., Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Associate Professor of Educational Innovation, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

HUFFSTEAD, MARY, B.S. (Indiana State University), M.Ed. (Auburn University), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

HUNTER, THOMAS R., B.A., M.A., J.D. (University of Virginia), Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University), Associate Professor of Political Science

HUSS, ROBYN, B.A. (University of Iowa), M.Ed. (Columbus State University), Ed.S. (Troy State University), Ed.D. (University of Montana), Associate Professor of Secondary Education, Department of Elementary Through Secondary Education

INSENGA, ANGELA, B.A. (University of West Georgia), M.A. (Clemson University), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of English

JACKSON II, TOMMY E., B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Auburn University), M.B.A., M.P.A. (Kennesaw State University), Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

JANG, WOOYOUNG, B.S. (Kyung Hee University), M.S. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Indiana University), Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

JARA-PAZMINO, EVELYN SUSANA, B.G.S. (University of Michigan), M.S.E.M. (University of South Carolina), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Wellness and Physical Education

JENKS, CATHERINE, B. A., (University of Texas, Austin), M.A. (University of Texas, Arlington), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment and Associate Professor of Criminology

JENKS, DAVID, B.A. (University of Akron), M.S. (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Interim Provost & VPAA and Professor of Criminology

JOHNSTON, MELISSA P. B.A., M.Ed. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Professor of School Library Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

JONES, SARAH E., B.S. (Louisiana State University), M.Ed. (Winthrop University), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling and College Student Affairs, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

KANG, JEONG-HYUN, Ph.D. (University of Illinois), Associate Professor of Mathematics

KASSIS, MARY M., B.A. (Agnes Scott College), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Economics and Director of Assessment

KATH, RANDAL L., B.A. (West Georgia College), M.S. (University of Tennessee), Ph.D. (South Dakota School of Mines), Professor of Geology

KAZEEM, ARAMIDE, B.A. (Brooklyn College), M.A. (University of North Carolina at Greensboro), Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University), Assistant Professor of Sociology

KELLISON, ROSEMARY, B.A. (Ohio State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Director of the Philosophy Program and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion

KENYON, WILLIAM J., B.S. (University of Missouri-Rolla), Ph.D. (University of Kansas), Professor of Biology

KHAN, FAROOQ AHMED, M.Sc. (Indian Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (Columbia University), Professor of Chemistry

KHODKAR, ABDOLLAH, B.S.C., M.S. (Sharif University), Ph. D. (The University of Queensland, Australia), Professor of Mathematics

KILPATRICK, ROBERT, B.A. (Truman State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Professor of French and Chair, Department of International Languages and Cultures

KIRK, PAMELA M., B.S. (University of Dayton), M.A. (Ohio University), Ph.D. (Kent State University), Professor of Sociology

KNIESS, DENA, B.S., M.A. (Slippery Rock University of PA), Ph.D. (Clemson University), Associate Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs

KOLB, ABIGAIL FAYE, B.S. (University of Wisconsin), M.S. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (Simon Fraser University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

KOROBOV, NEILL, B.S. (Wheaton College), M.A., Ph.D. (Clark University), Professor of Psychology

KRAMER, ELIZABETH A., B.M. (St. Olaf College), M.A. (University of Michigan), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Professor of Music

KUNKEL, MARK ALAN, B.S., M.Ed. (Brigham Young University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Professor of Psychology and Director of MA Program

LaFLEUR, RICHARD, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (University of West Georgia), Instructor in Psychology

LAMFERS, RYAN M., B.F.A. (Kansas State University), M.F.A. (Arizona State University), Senior Lecturer in Art

LAND, CHRISTY W., B.A. (Lynchburg College), M.A. (Marymount University), Ed.S.,