WCSU Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

MACRICOSTAS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

 

Michelle Brown, Dean, WA 300 Phone: (203) 837-9400
brownm@wcsu.edu
Sheryl Scott,  Interim Administrative Assistant ,WA 300 Phone: (203) 837-9401
scotts@wcsu.edu
Secretary Phone: (203) 837-9402
Fax: (203) 837-8525

Departments

Biological and Environmental Sciences Chairperson Theodora Pinou, SB 242, (203) 837-8793
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Chemistry Chairperson Russell Selzer, SB 334, (203) 837-8448 
Chemistry Associate Chairperson Paula Secondo, SB 339, (203) 837-8795
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Communication and Media Arts  Co-Chairpersons Petkanas, William, HI 201H, (203) 837-8255 
  Lever-Mazzuto, Katie, HI 201H, (203) 837-8872
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Computer Science Chairperson Daniel Coffman, WS 111, (203) 837-8746
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History & Non-Western Cultures Co-Chairpersons Joshua Rosenthal, WA 216, (203) 837-8449
Wynn Gadkar-Wilcox, WA 221, (203) 837-8565
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Mathematics Chairperson Michael Shoushani, HI 101K, (203) 837-8745
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Philosophy & Humanistic Studies Chairperson Usekes, Cigdem, WH 021C, (203) 837-3294              
  Stuart Dalton, WH 021A, (203) 837-3282
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Physics, Astronomy & Meteorology Chairperson Rob Eisenson, SB 277, (203) 837-8989 
Physics, Astronomy & Meteorology Associate Chairperson Dennis Dawson, SB 278, (203) 837-8671              
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Psychology Chairperson Daniel Barrett, WA 310, (203) 837-8869
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Social Sciences Chairperson Bandhauer, Carina, WA 211, (203) 837-8650   
Social Sciences Associate Chairperson Hegel-Cantarella, WA 217, (203) 837-3914
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World Languages and Literatures Chairperson Stacey Hawkins, HI 218C, (203) 837-8485

 

Mission and Objectives

The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences offers Master of Arts degrees in history and mathematics and Master of Science degrees in  addiction studies and integrative biological diversity. The school also offers the Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing.

In keeping with the state of Connecticut’s goals for higher education, the Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences, with its graduate programs, seeks to

  • enhance student learning and promote academic excellence.
  • join with elementary and secondary schools to improve teaching and learning at all levels.
  • ensure access to and affordability of higher education.
  • promote the economic development of the state to help business and industry sustain strong economic growth.
  • respond to the needs and problems of society.
  • ensure efficient use of resources.

The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences plays a central role in the education of every student at the university. The school serves students of diverse interests and needs and 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.

Graduate Programs

The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree programs at Western are designed to provide opportunities for the pursuit of advanced study in the fields of  history, and mathematics. Master of Arts programs provide in-depth study of a specific field for professional advancement, personal development, or preparation for further advanced study.

Master of Arts degree programs:

         History

         Mathematics

Master of Science degree programs:

        Addiction Studies

Integrative Biological Diversity