2024-2025 Florida Tech Catalog
School of Arts and Communication
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Heidi Hatfield Edwards, Ph.D., Head
Professors
Andrew J. Aberdein, Ph.D.; philosophy
Natalie M. Dorfeld, Ph.D.; writing
Heidi Hatfield Edwards, Ph.D.; journalism and communication
Moti Mizrahi, Ph.D.; philosophy
Gordon M. Patterson, Ph.D.; history
Robert A. Taylor, Ph.D.; history
Associate Professors
Gabriella I. Baika, Ph.D.; French and Italian
Kevin R. Burke, Ph.D.; music
Melissa A. Crofton, Ph.D.; writing and literature
Yanek Mieczkowski, Ph.D.; history
Theodore G. Petersen, Ph.D.; journalism and communication
Youngju Sohn, Ph.D.; strategic communication
Angela Tenga, Ph.D.; literature
Wanfa Zhang, Ph.D.; political science
Assistant Professors
Robert Deacon, Ph.D.; linguistics
Jeffrey Dories, Ph.D.; English literature and criticism
Sharon C. Irvin, M.A.; communication
Lars R. Jones, Ph.D.; art history
Joseph Montelione, DMA; music
Anna Muenchrath, Ph.D.; English
Justin Niermeier-Dohoney, Ph.D.; history
Kenneth R. Pike, Ph.D.; philosophy and law
Renée Souris, Ph.D.; law
Andrew Stanfield, Ph.D.; writing and literature
Instructors
Annie Caza, M.A.; languages and linguistics
Eliza Dopira, M.M.; music
Rolanda Gallop, M.S.; communication
Stephanie Gonzalez, M.A.; communication
Amy Laakman, M.A.; communication
Keturah Mazo, M.S.; communication
Anna Montoya, M.A.; Spanish
Faculty Emeriti
Penny Bernard, M.S.; Marcia Denius, MFA; John Lavelle, Ph.D.; Bill Leach, Ph.D.; Lisa Perdigao, Ph.D.; Matthew Ruane, Ph.D.; Carol M.H. Shehadeh, M.A.; Judith B. Strother, Ph.D.; Fontaine Wallace, M.Ed.; G.S. Wylie, M.A.
Mission Statement
The school provides the foundation on which students build practical skills of writing and critical thinking, intellectual objectivity and analysis. These are preparations not only for a career but also for anyone who wants to write a book or start a corporation, pursue graduate studies or serve as a management consultant.
Florida Tech provides a work environment that is richly diverse, ethnically, linguistically and politically. The goal of the school is to provide a program that succeeds in its commitment to its students and shows them how to wonder at the genius of great literature in the same way it shows them how to write proposals or launch a public relations campaign. It must also convince students that careful thinking, meticulous writing and imaginative planning are essential not just for success but for corporate survival and that all jobs in the 21st century will require solid writing and analytical skills, computer proficiency and intellectual openness.
Fast Track Master’s Program in Global Strategic Communication
This program allows undergraduate students of any major to complete a master’s degree in global strategic communication at least one semester early by earning graduate-level credit hours during their senior year and applying up to 6 credit hours to both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The program is available to undergraduates who have completed a minimum of 35 credit hours at Florida Tech with an earned GPA of at least 3.3, and who have completed at least 95 credit hours toward their undergraduate degree by the time the approved student begins taking graduate-level courses. The credit hours are treated as transfer credit (GPA does not apply) when applied toward the master’s degree. Interested students should consult their department head for more information about this program.
Minor Programs
Minors in communication, history, literature, music, philosophy and prelaw are offered through the school. A complete policy statement regarding minors can be found under Undergraduate Academic Information . Information about current minor offerings is available through the individual departments or colleges.
Research
Faculty in the School of Arts and Communication are active in a wide range of research and scholarship in the disciplines represented in the school, including history, literature, philosophy, law, music, journalism and strategic communication.
ProgramsBachelor of ArtsBachelor of ScienceNondegreeCertificationMaster of Science
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