College of Liberal Arts

Dean: David Wallace

Associate Dean: Beth Manke

Associate Dean: Daniel J. O’Connor

Director, Facilities Planning and Technology: Chris Burnett

Director of Research: Kim Vu

Director of Development: Howie Fitzgerald

Administrative Services Manager: Terie Bostic

Director, Advising and Teaching Liberal Arts Students (ATLAS): Bron Pellissier

Coordinator, Student Life and Development: Anna Nazarian-Peters (562) 985-8528

Executive Assistant to the Deans: Valerie Christian

Educational Policy/Curriculum Coordinator: Julie Ortiz

Fiscal Coordinator: Joyce Morte

College Office: WS-03
Telephone: (562) 985‑5381
FAX: (562) 985-2463
Website: http://www.cla.csulb.edu

Credential Advisors

English - Kathleen Keirn (985‑4215)
Italian, French, German, Spanish - Cynthia Leathers (985-2200)
Japanese - Hiroko Kataoka (985-4030)
Latin - Kathryn Chew - (985-5810)
Social Science - Tim Keirn (985‑4428)

Introduction

The College of Liberal Arts provides courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences for all university students, as well as for majors in its disciplines. The College is also responsible for much of the General Education required of all students. The College of Liberal Arts is the center of the university’s commitment to developing greater knowledge and understanding of international and multicultural issues in the contemporary world. In teaching students, CLA faculty aim high to inspire them to continue learning, to celebrate diversity, and to engage the world.

Centers

Center for the Advancement of Philosophy in the Schools
Global Studies Institute
Center for European Studies
Center for First Amendment Studies
The George C. Graziadio Center for Italian Studies
Luster E. and Audrey Nichol Hauth Center for Communication Skills
The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Center for Human Factors in Advanced Aeronautic Technologies
The Center for Usability in Design and Accessibility
Yadunandan Center for India Studies
Institute for the Study of Judeo-Christian Origins

Student Activities

Most of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts have either a student association or honors organization which provides students with a program of activities. Students should contact the department of their major to inquire about the kinds of organizations available to them or contact the College Coordinator for Student Life and Development at 985-5814.

The College and Associated Students promote the College Student Council with its representation from each department acting as liaison between the College administration, faculty, and members of the College’s student body. The Student Council provides a forum for the development of student leadership skills.

Internships

The College of Liberal Arts offers internships with on‑ and off‑campus cooperating organizations designed to provide students with practice in the field under supervision. Many individual departments also offer discipline‑based internships for advanced students.

Programs

Undergraduate Degrees