2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Liberal Arts

Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts emerge from Kean University as the well-rounded, intellectually strong job candidates that employers seek. The majors available in the College promote three elements that are essential for success in the job market - creativity, critical thinking and communication. In a world where the average person will change careers five times or more, the adaptability furnished by a liberal arts education at Kean University is invaluable.

For more information about College of Liberal Arts programs, please see: http://www.kean.edu/academics/college-liberal-arts

Dean:

Dr. Jonathan Mercantini, Acting Dean
CAS-405 (908) 737-0430

Assistant Dean:

Ms. Deborah Skibitsky, Acting Assistant Dean
CAS-405C (908) 737-0434

School of Communication, Media & Journalism
Professor Jeremiah Sullivan
Executive Director
CAS 402A (908) 737-0460

School of English Studies: Writing, Literacy and Literature

Dr. Charles Nelson
Executive Director
CAS 301 (908) 737-0393

School of Fine and Performing Arts
Holly Logue
Conservatory Director
VE 409A (908) 737-4428

School of General Studies
Dr. Bridget Chapman
Executive Director

CAS 121, (908) 737-0364

Department of History
Dr. Elizabeth Hyde
Chairperson
LHAC 212 (908) 737-5310

School of Psychology
Dr. Verneda Hamm-Baugh
Executive Director
EC 234 (908) 737-5870

School of Social Sciences
Dr. Vicky Cannon
Executive Director
J103D (908) 737-4053

Center for Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Sara Compion
Director
CAS 409 (908) 737-0426