CSULB is committed to students graduating in a timely manner. CSULB advisors play a crucial role in this
committment and helping you navigate to your degree goals. Many advising centers at CSULB have drop in
hours available to you, but we encourage you to make an appointment through the online scheduling system
called the SSC - Student Success Collaborative.
Advisors assist students with many of CSULB’s registration and degree planning functions.
Some of these functions include:
- Degree Planner
- General Education Requirements
- Pre-baccalaureate Requirements
- Declaration or Change of Major
- Educational Planning for Major Requirements
- Academic Rules and Regulations ... and many more.
In addition to the advising tables below, undergraduate students can quickly identify advising services in your major and specialized programs in your MyCSULB Student Center. Highlighted in a box on the lower right-hand labeled "Advisor", click the details link to find advisor contact information.
Mandatory Freshmen Advising
All undergraduate freshmen are required to attend a mandatory freshman advising workshop for your first two semesters:
- Fall (to plan for spring registration)
- Spring (to plan for fall registration)
*If you are a member of a special student program, you will continue to work with your Special Program advisor. See Special Student Programs for contact information and more information.
Mandatory Freshmen Advising
Fall Semester:
All freshman participate in Fall Freshman Advising to help you prepare to register for Spring classes. Advising begins in October with class registration taking place usually in December.
Through this process, you will meet with either your College/Department advisor or the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA).
Look for an invitation via e-mail directing you to the right program for your Fall Freshman Advising. Please read it carefully to determine how to schedule your appointment for this very special event. Your registration appointment indicating the day and time you can register for Spring classes will be on MyCSULB in late October.
Spring Semester:
Spring Freshman Advising is required of all Freshman students. Through this process, you will meet with either your College/Department advisor or the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA). Advising begins in late March with class registration taking place usually in early April.
As you prepare for your sophomore year, we require all freshmen to participate in the program prior to registering! Look for an invitation via e-mail directing you to the right program for your Spring Freshman Advising.
Special Student Advising Programs
If you are a member of any of the special student programs listed below, please continue to work with your special program as your primary advising resource.
For additional support, you can also connnect with your department and/or major as an additional advising resource but we prefer that you work with your designated special student program as your primary resource to guide you through to graduation.
Program | Audience | Location | Director/Chair | Phone |
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BAC (Bickerstaff Student Athlete Center) |
Athletes |
Bickerstaff Center, |
Sandra Shirley |
562.985.4777 |
CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) |
Students from Migrant Families |
LA1, |
Carolina Marrujo |
562.985.2006 |
CIE (Center for International Education |
International Students |
Foundation 180 |
Eugenia Kim |
562.985.4106 |
DSS (Disabled Student Services) |
Disabled Students |
Brotman Hall, 270 |
David Sanfilippo |
562.985.5401 |
EOP (Equal Opportunity Program) |
Low-income and first generation college students. |
Student Success Center, 260 |
Eduardo Leyva |
562.985.5637 |
PASS (Pre-Bac Advising & Support Services) |
Freshmen who are required to complete developmental math and writing Composition 1 courses within one year. |
LA5, |
Dana Hooten |
562.985.7895 |
SSSP (TRIO Student Support Services) |
Students who are low-income, first-generation, or have a disability |
LA1, |
Rafael Topete |
562.985.2185 |
UCUA (Undergraduate Center for Undergraduate Advising) |
|
Student Success Center, 140 |
Duan Jackson |
562.985.4837 |
University Honors Program |
Students enrolled in the University Honors Program, including President Scholarship students. |
Library, |
Deborah Thien |
562.985.1774 |
Veterans Services |
Veterans |
Foundation Bldg |
Jeff Klaus, Ed.D. |
562.985.5115 |
Undeclared Major
The University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA) is the primary advising center for:
- Undeclared students
- Students interested in exploring major options or identifying an alternative major
- Beach Learning Community (BLC) members
- Students seeking assistance in creating a strategy to improve grade point averages and clear academic probation
- Academically disqualified students seeking reinstatement to CSULB
If you have not declared a major, you will continue to be advised by the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA); however, if you have interest in a specific major, you are encouraged to attend an Advising Session offered by that College/Department. UCUA offers drop in advising hours but recommend students make appointments through the CSULB Student Success Collaborative Appointment System.
Freshmen
First Year students who have not declared a major (or are uncertain of their current academic program) must attend an advising workshop offered by the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA) in the Horn Center Room 103. If you are a Freshmen and have not declared a major, please visit the Freshmen UCUA website for undeclared students for more detailed information.
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
- All Other Undeclared students register for a UCUA workshop
College of the Arts
Dean: Cyrus Parker-Jeannette, M.F.A.
Associate Dean: Margaret Black, M.F.A.
Location: AS-115 Phone: 562.985.4364
Department | Location | Director/Chair | Phone | |
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FA4 |
Dr. Karen Kleinfelder, Interim |
562.985.7908 |
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DC |
Andrew Vaca |
562.985.2024 |
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DESN |
Dr. Martin Herman |
562.985.5089 |
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UTC |
Dr. Jerry Mosher |
562.985.5404 |
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UMC |
Dr. Johannes Mueller-Stosch |
562.985.4781 |
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TA |
Jeff Janisheski |
562.985.7890 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
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School of Art Advising Center |
FA4 |
|
562.985.7819 |
|
Dance |
DC |
Kirsten Sumpter |
562.985.8434 |
|
Design |
DESN |
Rachael Ryan |
562.985.5089 |
|
Film & Electronic Arts |
UTC |
Lorenzo Gutierrez-Jarquin |
562.985.5404 |
|
Music |
DC |
Kirsten Sumpter |
562.985.8434 |
|
Theater Arts |
TA |
Adriane Howze |
562.985.4042 |
Please note:
- Beach Learning Community (BLC) and Partners will be advised by UCUA
- Educational Opportunity Students (BLC) will be advised by Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Business
Department | Location | Director/Chair | Phone | |
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CBA |
Dr. Sudha Krishnan |
562.985.5757 |
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CBA |
Dr. Yulong Ma |
562.985.4569 |
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CBA |
Dr. H. Michael Chung |
562.985.4993 |
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CBA |
Dr. Terrence Witkowski |
562.985.4766 |
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CBA |
Kathleen Lacey, J.D. |
562.985.5306 |
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CBA |
Dr. Sabine Reddy |
562.985.5360 |
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CBA |
Dr. Sam Min | sam.min@csulb.edu | 562.985.4769 |
College Advising Program
Current COB Pre- Majors and Majors
CBA
100
Boualoy Dayton (Interim Director)
562.985.4514
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
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COB Business Pre-Majors/Majors |
CBA |
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Minor in Business (Entrepreneurship) |
CBA |
Dr. Kenji Klein |
562.985.5570 |
|
Minor in Business (Finance) |
CBA |
Dr. Cindy Chen |
562.985.5072 |
|
Minor in Business (Human Resource Management) |
CBA |
Dr. Mona Zanhour |
562.985.4268 |
|
Minor in Business (Information Systems) |
CBA |
Dr. H. Michael Chung |
562.985.7691 |
|
Minor in Business (International Business) |
CBA |
Dr. Terrence Witkowski |
562.985.4766 |
|
CBA |
Dr. Sam Min |
562.985.7129 |
* Advising for business minors is provided by faculty advisors.
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Education
Department | Location | Director/Chair | Phone | |
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EED |
Dr. Jessica Pandya |
562.985.1105 |
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AS |
Dr. Anna Ortiz |
562.985.4998 |
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EED |
Dr. Hiromi Masunaga |
562.985.5613 |
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EED |
Dr. Paul Boyd-Batstone |
562.985.4506 |
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EED |
Dr. Tim Keirn |
562.985.5642 |
College | Audience | Location | Director | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
College of Education (Teaching Preparation Advising Center - Liberal Studies) |
Liberal Studies Majors |
EED |
Lisa Isbel/Jessica Pandya |
562.985.1105 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
Credential Programs/TPAC |
EED |
Jessica Olague |
562.985.1765 |
|
Credential Programs/TPAC |
EED |
Adriane Howze |
562.985.5326 |
|
Credential Programs/TPAC |
EED |
Elodia Montano |
562.985.4577 |
|
Education Specialist Credential Program |
EED |
Kristin Stout |
562.985.7807 |
|
EED |
Gabriel Rodriguez |
562.985.5868 |
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EED |
Aleah Garnica |
562.985.4838 |
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EED |
Nancy De Haro Saddul |
562.985.5867 |
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EED |
Dr. Lisa Isbell |
562.985.1765 |
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EED |
Dr. Olga Rubio (Spanish BILA) |
562.985.5450 |
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EED |
Dr. Tim Keirn |
562.985.7622 |
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EED |
Kathleen Keirn (English) |
562.985.4215 |
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EED |
Dr. Laurie Gatlin (Art) |
562.985.4385 |
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EED |
Vikki Bisorca (Health) |
562.985.8083 |
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EED |
Cynthia Leathers (LOTE) |
562.985.2200 |
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EED |
Dr. Angelo Segalla (Math) |
562.985.4696 |
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EED |
Dr. Dan Zanutto (Music) |
None |
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EED |
Dr. Emyr Williams (PE) |
562.985.7344 |
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EED |
Tim Williamson |
562.985.5949 |
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EED |
Dr. Eileen Luhr |
562.985.4511 |
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EED |
Dr. Cara Richards-Tutor |
562.985.1938 |
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Engineering
Department | Location | Director/Chair | Phone | |
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ET |
Dr. Burkhard Englert |
562.985.2849 |
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EN2 |
Dr. Larry Jang |
562.985.4909 |
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VEC |
Dr. Tesfai Goitom |
562.985.5118 |
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ECS |
Dr. Shui Lam (Interim) |
562.985.1552 |
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ECS |
Dr. Henry Yeh |
562.985.5102 |
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ECS |
Dr. Jalal Torabzadeh |
562.985.4398 |
College | Audience | Location | Director | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Student Success Center |
All Engineering Majors & Pre-Majors |
EN2 |
Jason Deutschman |
562.985.1800 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
ECS |
Dr. Praveen Shankar |
562.985.1518 |
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ET |
Dr. Perla Ayala |
perla.ayala@csulb.edu |
562.985.5732 |
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EN2 |
Dr. Ted Yu |
562.985.7532 |
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VEC |
Emelinda Parentela |
562.985.4932 |
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VEC |
Dr. Yu Fu Ko | yu-fu.ko@csulb.edu |
562.985.7884 |
|
ECS |
Dr. Michael Chelian |
562.985.1516 |
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ECS |
Dr. I-Hung Khoo |
562.985.5082 |
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ECS |
Dr. Oscar Morales Ponce |
562.985.5154 |
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ECS |
Dr. Mehrdad Aliasgari |
mehrdad.aliasgari@csulb.edu | 562.985.4957 | |
VEC |
Dr. Tang-Hung Nguyen | hung.nguyen@csulb.edu |
562.985.1661 |
|
ECS |
Dr. Fei Wang |
562.985.4407 |
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ECS |
Dr. I-Hung Khoo |
562.985.5082 |
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ECS |
Dr. Jalal Torabzadeh |
562.985.8181 |
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ECS |
Dr. Daniel Whisler |
562.985.4611 |
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ECS |
Dr. Panadda Marayong |
562.985.4283 |
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Health and Human Services
Dean: Dr. Monica Lounsbery
Associate Dean: Dr. Jennifer Ostergren
Location: ET 200 Phone: 562.985.8343
Department |
Location |
Director/Chair |
|
Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAB |
Dr. Carolyn Conway-Madding |
562.985.4594 |
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ET |
Dr. Brenda Vogel |
562.985.8965 |
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FCS |
Dr. Wendy Reiboldt |
562.985.4484 |
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HHS2 |
Dr. Tony Sinay |
562.985.5694 |
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HHS2 |
Dr. Lopez-Zetina |
562.985.4057 |
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HHS2 |
Dr. Jan Schroeder |
562.985.4051 |
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ET |
Maj. Victor Stephenson |
562.985.8108 |
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NUR |
Dr. Loucine (Lucy) Huckabay |
562.985.4463 |
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ET |
Dr. Jody Cormack |
562.985.5647 |
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ET |
Dr. Heewon Yang |
562.985.4071 |
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SS/PA |
Dr. Nancy Meyer-Adams |
562.985.4616 |
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SS/PA |
Dr. David Powell |
562.985.4178 |
College | Audience | Location | Director | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
College of Health & Human Services Academic Advising Center |
All CHHS disciplines: Criminology & Criminal Justice, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Care Administration, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology |
HSD |
Rachel Wiedemann |
562.985.2691 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice |
ET |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
|
Family & Consumer Sciences |
FCS |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
|
Health Care Administration |
HHS2 |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
|
Health Science |
HHS2 |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
|
HHS2 |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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E-TEC |
Maj. Victor Stephenson |
562.985.5766 |
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NUR |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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NUR |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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NUR |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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ET |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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SS/PA |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
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LAB |
Contact CHHS Academic Advising Center |
562.985.2691 |
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Liberal Arts
Dean: Dr. David Wallace
Associate Dean: Dr. Beth Manke & Dr. Daniel O'Connor
Location: CLA F01 Phone: 562.985.5381
Department |
Location |
Director/Chair |
|
Phone |
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PSY |
Dr. Maulana Karenga |
562.985.2485 |
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F02 |
Dr. Brett Mizelle |
562.985.4822 |
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MHB |
Dr. Craig Stone |
562.985.4644 |
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F03 |
Dr. Karen Quintiliani |
562.985.5171 |
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F03 |
Dr. Teri Yamada |
562.985.4645 |
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MHB |
Dr. Anna Sandoval |
562.985.4644 |
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AS |
Dr. Ann Johnson |
562.985.4301 |
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MHB |
Dr. Paul Scotton |
562.985.4239 |
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SS/PA |
Dr. Seiji Steimetz |
562.985.5061 |
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MHB |
Dr. Eileen Klink |
562.985.4223 |
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PH1 |
Dr. Paul Laris |
562.985.8432 |
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PH1 |
Dr. Paul Laris |
562.985.8432 |
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F02 |
Dr. David Shafer |
562.985.4431 |
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LA3 |
Dr. Carl Fisher |
562.985.4344 |
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LA3 |
Dr. Richard Marcus |
562.985.5236 |
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LA4 |
Dr. Emma Daugherty |
562.985.4981 |
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PSY |
Dr. Alexandra Jaffe |
562.985.5792 |
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MHB |
Dr. Nellie Wieland |
562.985.4331 |
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SS/PA |
Dr. Teresa Wright |
562.985.4704 |
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PSY |
Dr. David Whitney |
562.985.5001 |
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MHB |
Dr. David Stewart |
562.985.5341 |
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AS |
Dr. Markus Muller |
562.985.4317 |
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PSY |
Dr. Kris Zentgraf |
562.985.4602 |
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MHB |
Dr. Jennifer Reed |
562.985.4839 |
College | Audience | Location | Director | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
College of Liberal Arts (ATLAS) |
All Liberal Arts Majors, Minors, Credential & Certificates |
PH1 |
Tanisha Peoples |
562.985.7804 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone | |
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Africana Studies |
PSY |
Dr. Maulana Karenga |
562.985.5620 |
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MHB |
Dr. Craig Stone |
562.985.8703 |
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FO2 |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
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FO3 |
Dr. R. Scott Wilson |
562.985.5172 |
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VEC |
Dr. Barbara Kim |
562.985.7530 |
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MHB |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
|||
MHB |
Douglas Foraste | Douglas.Foraste@csulb.edu |
562.985.4239 |
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AS |
Dawn Kelsey |
562.985.2136 |
|||
MHB |
Elizabeth Dahab | Elizabeth.Dahab@csulb.edu |
562.985.4239 |
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SS/PA |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
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MHB |
Dr. Mimi Hotchkiss |
562.985.4219 |
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MHB |
Dr. Neil Hultgren |
562.985.2423 |
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MHB |
Kathleen Keirn |
562.985.4215 |
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PH1 |
Dr. Monica Argrandona |
562.985.8097 |
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PH1 |
Austin Beahm |
562.985.8765 |
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FO2 |
Dr. Ali Igmen |
562.985.8765 |
|||
FO2 |
Dr. Jane Dabel |
562.985.2408 |
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PSY |
Dr. Rachna Soni |
562.985.1386 |
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LA3 |
Barbara Grossman-Thompson | Barbara.grossman-thompson@csulb.edu |
562.985.5236 |
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LA4 |
Dr. Jennifer Fleming |
562.985.7986 |
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PSY |
Dr. Nancy Hall |
562.985.2656 |
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MHB |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
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Political Science |
SS/PA |
Darin DeWitt | Darin.dewitt@csulb.edu |
562.985.47 |
|
Political Science |
|
Charles Mahoney | Charles.mahoney@csulb.edu | 562.985.8203 | |
SS/PA |
Dr. Rich Haesly |
562.985.4700 |
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SS/PA |
Dr. Jason Whitehead |
562.985.4704 |
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PSY |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
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MHB |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
|||
AS |
Dr. Claire Martin |
562.985.4638 |
|||
PSY |
Dr. Nancy Martin |
562.985.1397 |
|||
PSY |
Kerry Woodward | Kerry.woodward@csulb.edu |
562.985.4236 |
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MHB |
ATLAS |
562.985.7804 |
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dean: Dr. Curtis D. Bennett
Associate Dean: Dr. Kris Slowinski
Location: HSCI 160 Phone: 562.985.4707
Department | Location | Director/Chair | Phone | |
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HSCI |
Dr. Brian Livingston |
562.985.4806 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Christopher Brazier |
562.985.4941 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Richard Behl |
562.985.4809 |
||
F03 |
Dr. Tangan Gao |
562.985.4721 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Andreas Bill |
562.985.7925 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Lisa Martin-Hansen |
562.985.4801 |
College | Audience | Location | Director | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Advising Center |
Freshmen/New Transfers works with the CNSM Advising Center. Continuing upper division students are advised by faculty advisors (see list below). |
HSCI |
Tim Kalliomaa |
562.985.5364 |
Department | Location | Advisor | Advisor Email | Advisor Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|
HSCI |
Dr. Douglas McAbee |
562.985.1558 |
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HSCI |
Carole Duffis |
562.985.8317 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Kay Lee-Fruman |
562.985.5262 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Ashley Carter |
562.985.4806 |
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HSCI |
Rose Rangel |
562.985.4334 |
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HSCI |
Sonia Santos |
562.985.2237 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe |
562.985.4693 |
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HSCI |
Tim Kalliomaa |
562.985.5364 |
||
HSCI |
Dr. Kay Lee-Fruman |
562.985.5262 |
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HSCI |
Rose Rangel |
562.985.4334 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe |
562.985.4693 |
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HSCI |
Tim Kalliomaa |
562.985.5364 |
||
HSCI |
Dr. Kasha Slowinska |
562.985.5815 |
||
HSCI |
Carole Duffis |
562.985.8317 |
||
HSCI |
Carole Duffis |
562.985.8317 |
||
PH1 |
Monica Argandona |
562.985.8097 |
||
HSCI |
Nathan Onderdonk | nate.onderdonk@csulb.edu |
562.985.2654 |
|
HSCI |
Carole Duffis |
562.985.8317 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe |
562.985.4693 |
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HSCI |
Sonia Santos |
562.985.2237 |
||
FO3 |
Dr. Melvin Lax |
562.985.4325 |
||
FO3 |
Dr. Babette Benken |
babette.benken@csulb.edu |
562.985.4798 |
|
FO3 |
Dr. Will Murray |
562.985.5339 |
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FO3 |
Dr. Olga Korosteleva |
562.985.1941 |
||
HSCI |
Carole Duffis |
562.985.8317 |
||
HSCI |
Dr. Jesse Dillon |
562.985.4824 |
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HSCI |
Sonia Santos |
562.985.2237 |
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HSCI |
Dr. Jiyeong Gu |
562.985.4934 |
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HSCI |
Tim Kalliomaa |
562.985.5364 |
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HSCI |
Tim Williamson |
562.985.5949 |
Please note:
- BLC and Partners will be advised by UCUA / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Student Athletes will be advised by Bickerstaff Academic Center for Student-Athlete Services (BAC) staff
- International Freshmen will be advised by Center for International Education (CIE) staff