Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    Dec 02, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 [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

AKINS, RALITSA, M.D. (Medical University of Varna), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), Vice Provost and Professor of Educational Leadership

ALLEN, JENNIFER K., B.S.Ed. (University of Georgia), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Literacy, Department of Literacy and Special Education

ANDERSON, LYNN, B.A., J.D. (University of Kansas), M.A. (Bryn Mawr), 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, B.S. (Evergreen State College), M.A., Ph.D. (College of William and Mary), Associate Professor of Biology

BARBOUR, CONNIE M., 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 of Political Science

BASU-DUTT, SHARMISTHA, B.S. (Jadavpur University), M.S., Ph.D. (Wayne State University), Associate Dean of CACSI and Professor of Chemistry

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

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

BERGIEL, BLAISE, B.S., M.B.A. (Clarion State University), D.B.A. (Mississippi State University), Professor of Business Administration

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

BERTAU, MARIE-CECILE, M.A., Ph.D. (Ludwig Maximilians University), Associate Professor of Psychology 

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

BIBER, JAMES D., B.A. (Indiana University), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Research Director of the Wolf Wellness Lab and Assistant Professor of Health and Community Wellness, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

BIRD, BRUCE MACKAY, B.A. (Vanderbilt University), M.S., J.D. (University of Cincinnati), C.P.A., Professor of Business Administration

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.Sc. (University of Science Technology of Algiers), M.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Oxford), Professor of Mathematics

BOYD, STACY, B.A. (Randolph-Macon College), M.A. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Emory University), Associate Dean, University College and Associate Professor of English

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

BRITTON, STACEY, B.S., M.S. (University of Southern Mississippi), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

BROCK, ALEAH, B.S. (Auburn University), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

BRONKEMA, RYAN, B.B.A. (Western Michigan University, M.S.A. (University of Wisconsin), Ph.D. (Bowling Green State University), Director of First Year and Academic Programs and Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech Language Pathology

BROOKS, COLLIN, B.S., M.S. (Oregon State University), Ph.D. (University of Northern Colorado), Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

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 Marketing and Real Estate

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

BUZON, MARIAN E., B.S. (State University of New York, New Paltz), Ph.D. (University of Idaho, Moscow), Associate Professor of Geology, Department of Geosciences

BYRD, JOSHUA, B.M. (University of Georgia), M.M. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), 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), Assistant Professor, Nursing

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

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

CASPER, KEVIN M., B.A., M.A. (California State University), 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), Associate Professor of History and History Program Coordinator

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), Associate Professor of Business Administration

CHESNUT, GARY NEAL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., (University of Alabama, Birmingham), Associate Professor of Physics

CHESTNUTT, CLIFTON E., B.S. (Salisbury University), M.Ed. (Georgia State University), Ed.S. (Georgia Southern University), 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 Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

CHWIALKOWSKA, AGNIESZKA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Nicholaus Copernicus University), Ph.D. (University of VAASA), Assistant Professor of Marketing

COLE, HAZEL, B.S., M.S., PH.D. (University of Southern Mississippi), Associate Professor of Mass Communications

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

COLLINS, DAVID, B.A. (Clarion University), M.F.A. (University of Notre Dame), Professor of Art

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

CORLEY, JONATHAN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Assistant Professor of Computer Science

COUNCIL, MORRIS R., B.S., M.Ed. (Miami University), Ph.D. (The Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

CREAN-WOJCIK, EILIS, B.A. (National College of Art and Design, Ireland), M.F.A. (Georgia State University), Professor of Art

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

CURRIER, RYAN M., B.S. (Michigan State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University), Associate 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, School of 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 Geology

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

DENG, LIQIONG, B.A., M.A. (Fudan University-China), PH.D. (Texas A & M), Professor of Management

DE SILVA, AJITH, B.S. (University of Ruuna, Matara, Sri Lanka), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati), Professor of Physics

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

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

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

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

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), Professor of English

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

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

DYAR, KELLY L., CNN, CNE, B.S.N. (University of Phoenix), M.S.N. (Samford University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Director of Inquiry and Scholarship and 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

ELMAN, ROCHELLE D., B.F.A. (Illinois Wesleyan University), M.F.A. (Wayne State University), Chair, Department of English, Film, Languages, and Performing Arts and Professor of Theatre Arts

ERBEN, PATRICK, M.A. (Johannes Gutenburg University), Ph.D. (Emory University), 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 in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

FARMER, AMY C., FNP-BC, B.S., B.S.N. (State University of West Georgia), M.S.N. (Kennesaw State University), Associate Professor, Nursing

FARMER, JULIA, A.B. (Bryn Mawr), 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 Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

FAUCETTE, WILLIAM MARK, B.S., M.A. (University of Georgia), M.S., Ph.D. (Brown University), Associate Professor of Mathematics

FINAN, REGINA, B.S., M.S. (Georgia State University), M.Ed. (University of Florida), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

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

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

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

FRANKS, MATTHEW, B.A. (Oberlin College), M.A. (Humboldt State University), Ph.D. (University of California, Davis), Associate Professor of English 

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), Professor of Spanish

FUJITA, MEGUMI, B.A. (International Christian University, Japan), Ph.D. (University of Alberta, Canada), Professor of Chemistry

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

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

GANT, CAMILLA V., B.A. (Clark-Atlanta University), M.A., Ph.D. (Ohio State University), Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Director of Academic Affairs Douglasville and Professor of Mass Communications

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

GAQUERE, ANNE, B.S. (University of Technology, France), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Rouen, France), Professor in Chemistry

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

GAULT, REBECCA, B.S. (Louisiana State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Central Florida), Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

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

GENELL, AIMEE, B.F.A. (Cooper Union), M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Columbia University), Assistant Professor of History

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

GEYER, BENJAMIN, B.M. (University of Miami), M.M. (Purchase College State University of New York), Ph.D. (University of Kentucky), Assistant Professor of Music

GEZON, LISA L., B.A. (Albion College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan), Professor 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

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

GORDON, JENNY, B.S.Ed. (University of Georgia), M.A. (South Carolina State University), Ed.S. (Lincoln Memorial University), Instructor in Speech-Language Pathology, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

GORDON, MICHAEL SCOTT., 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

GRANT, PHILLIP D., B.A., M.P.A. (University of Alabama), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

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., B.S. (Auburn University), M.B.A. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (Indiana University), Professor of Management

GRIFFIN, ROBERT, B.S.E.D., M.E.D., Ed.S. (Valdosta State University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor of Culture and Literacy Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

GRIFFIN, VANESSA, B.A. (University of Southern Mississippi), M.A. (East Tennessee State University), Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi), Associate Dean, University College and 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

GUPTA, NISHA, B.S., M.A. (New York University), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne University), Assistant Professor of Psychology

HADLEY, PATRICK, B.S. (Northwestern University), J.D. (UCLA School of Law-LA), Ph.D. (Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Mass Communications

HALONEN-ROLLINS, MINNA J., M.S., Ph.D. (Turku School of Economics), Professor of Marketing and Real Estate

HANSEN, JOHN E., B.S. (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Ph.D. (University of Chicago), Professor of Chemistry

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. (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts), 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

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

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, 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

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 Business Administration

HOFF, DIANNE L. B.S., M.S. (Indiana University), Ed.D. (University of Louisville), Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

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 Dean of USG eCore and Online Development and Associate Professor of Media & Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

HUETT, KIMBERLY B.A. (University of Texas at Austin), M.S. (Texas A&M University), 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 Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

HUNTER, THOMAS ROGERS, B.A., M.A., J.D. (University of Virginia), Ph.D. (John 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 Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

ILA, DARYUSH, B.S. (Tehran University), M.S. (M.I.T.), Ph.D. (University of Lowell), Vice President for Innovation and Research and Professor of Physics

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 Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

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

JANOWSKI, BRITTANY, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Clinical Instructor in Speech-Language Pathology, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology

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 Professor of Criminology

JETT, CHRISTOPHER, B.S., M.S. (Tennessee State University), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Mathematics

JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER K., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Dean of the Richards College of Business, Sewell Chair of Private Enterprise, and Professor of Economics

JOHNSON, CYNTHIA E., B.S.N. (Medical College of Georgia), M.S. (University of North Georgia), Ph.D. (Mercer University), Experiential Learning Center Assistant Dean and Associate Professor, Nursing

JOHNSON, MELISSA, B.A. (LaGrange College), Ph.D. (Medical College of Georgia), Professor of Biology

JOHNSTON, MELISSA P. B.A., M.Ed. (University of Georgia), Ph.D.