Program Directors | Institutional Effectiveness and Research

College of Applied Studies & Academic Success

College of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate:

A.A. Creative Writing – Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Ph.D.
A.A. Fashion Merchandising – Grace Sauls, M.B.A.
A.A. History – Herbert Pieper, Ph.D.
A.A. Military History – Herbert Pieper, Ph.D.
A.A. Interdisciplinary Studies – Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
A.A. Philosophy, Politics & Economics – Sean Turchin, Ph.D.
A.S. Physics – Timo Budarz, Ph.D.
A.S. STEM Mathematics – Michael Gibson, Ph.D.
B.A. American Sign Language and Interpreting – Nicolette Velasquez, M.S.
B.A. English – Virginia Dow, Ph.D.
B.A. History – Samuel C. Smith, Ph.D.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies – Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
B.A. Spanish – Andrew Milacci, Ph.D.
B.A. Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language – Joseph (Song) Cho, D.A.
B.S. Applied Mathematics & Statistics – David Schweitzer, Ph.D.
B.S. Applied Statistics – Cynthia Perry, Ph.D.
B.S. Computational Mathematics – Cynthia Perry, M.S.
B.S. Creative Writing – Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Ph.D.
B.S. English & Writing – Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Ph.D.
B.S. Family and Child Development – Brigitte Ritchey, Ph.D.
B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences – Chelsea Milks, Ph.D.
B.S. Fashion – Kim Cashman, M.S.
B.S. Fashion Merchandising – Grace Sauls, M.B.A.
B.S. Geography – Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
B.S. History – Samuel C. Smith, Ph.D.
B.S. Interdisciplinary Research – Christopher Sneeringer, Ph.D.
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies – Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
B.S. Interior Design – Lisa Campbell, M.F.A.
B.S. Mathematics – Robert Young, M.S.
B.S. Military Studies – Robert Ritchie, M.A.
B.S. Philosophy, Politics & Economics – Sean Turchin, Ph.D.
B.S. Physics – Timo Budarz, Ph.D.
B.S. Social Sciences – Christopher Jones, Ed.D.
B.S. Teaching English as a Second Language – David Benoit, M.A.
B.S. Writing – Alex Grant, M.F.A.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language – David Benoit, M.A.

Graduate:

M.A. Composition — Sarah Rice, Ph.D.
M.A. English – Andrew Walker, Ph.D.
M.A. Geography – Travis Bradshaw, Ph.D.
M.A. History – Samuel C. Smith, Ph.D.
M.A. Interdisciplinary Research – Christopher Sneeringer, Ph.D.
M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies – Catherine Roberts, Pharm.D.
M.A. Linguistics – Modupe Alimi, Ph.D.
M.A. Literature – Sarah Rice, Ph.D.
M.A. Military Operations – Scott Catino, Ph.D.
M.A. Professional Writing – Sarah Rice, Ph.D.
M.A. Public History – Rachel Monroy, Ph.D.
M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language – Alissa Keith, M.A.
M.F.A. Creative Writing – Sarah Rice, Ph.D.
M.A. Applied Statistics — David Schweitzer, Ph.D.
M.S. Geographic Information Systems – Jonathan Davis, Ph.D.
Ph.D. English – James Latta, Ph.D.
Ph.D. History – Samuel C. Smith, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Executive Certificate in History – Samuel C. Smith, Ph.D.

College of Osteopathic Medicine

School of Aeronautics

School of Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate:

A.A. Psychology – Dan Logan, Ed.D.
A.A. Psychology Christian Counseling – Dan Logan, Ed.D.
B.S. Human Services – Cheryl Nitz, M.S.W.
B.S. Psychology – Dan Logan, Ed.D.
B.S. Social Work – Christi Perry, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Certificate in Military Resilience – Farid Awad, D.Min.

Graduate:

M.A. Addiction Counseling – Brad Imhoff, Ph.D.
M.A. Applied Psychology – Jichan Kim, Ph.D.
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Eric Camden, Ph.D.
M.A. Human Services Counseling – Lakisha Mearidy-Bell, Ph.D.
M.A. Marriage & Family Counseling – Nicole DiLella, Ph.D.
M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy – Marcus Tanner, Ph.D.
M.Ed. School Counseling – Summer Kuba, Ph.D.
M.S. Psychology – Brian Kelley, Ph.D.
M.S.W. Advanced Standing Social Work – Christine Fulmer, Ph.D.
M.S.W. Social Work – Christine Fulmer, Ph.D.
Ed.S. Community Care & Counseling – Dwight Rice, D.Min., Ph.D.
Ed.D. Community Care & Counseling – Dwight Rice, D.Min., Ph.D.
Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision – Kristy Ford, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Psychology – Rachel Piferi, Ph.D.
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology – Jeffrey McNeil, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Executive Certificate in Psychology – Rachel Piferi, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies – Brad Imhoff, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies – Brad Imhoff, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Military Resilience – Farid Awad, D.Min.

School of Business

Undergraduate:

A.A. Accounting – Elizabeth Koss, D.B.A.
A.A. Business – John Frichtel, M.B.A.
A.A. Information Systems – Mike Kipreos, D.B.A.
B.S. Accounting & Data Analysis – Elizabeth Koss, D.B.A.
B.S. Business Administration & Data Analysis – John Frichtel, M.B.A.
B.S. Coaching – Dana Howard, Ed.D.
B.S. Computer Science – Daniel O’Malley, Ph.D.
B.S. Computer Science Cybersecurity – Richard Bansley, M.S.I.A.
B.S. Healthcare Administration – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
B.S. Hospitality Management – Phillip Blosser, Ph.D.
B.S. Informatics – Kenneth Pinaire, Sc.D.
B.S. Information Systems – Mike Kipreos, D.B.A.
B.S. Information Technology – Festus Oderanti, Ph.D.
B.S. Sport Management – Chris Amos, M.S.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Certificate in Accounting – Elizabeth Koss, D.B.A.
Certificate in Application Development – Festus Oderanti, Ph.D.
Certificate in Business Administration – John Frichtel, M.B.A.
Certificate in Database – Mike Kipreos, D.B.A.
Certificate in Data Networking – Festus Oderanti, Ph.D.
Certificate in Financial Planning – Stacie Rhodes, D.B.A.
Certificate in Healthcare Management – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Certificate in Information Assurance – Mike Kipreos, D.B.A.
Certificate in International Business – John Frichtel, M.B.A.
Certificate in Project Management – John Frichtel, M.B.A.
Certificate in Web Development – Festus Oderanti, Ph.D.

Graduate:

M.A. Executive Leadership – David Duby, Ph.D.
M.N.M. Nonprofit Management – Charlene Geisler, Ph.D.
M.S. Accounting – Jamie Stowe, D.B.A.
M.S. Cyber Security – James McNicholas, Ph.D.
M.S. Finance – Scott Ehrhorn, Ph.D.
M.S. Healthcare Administration – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
M.S. Human Resource Management – Tammy Brown, D.B.A
M.S. Marketing – Christopher Huseman, Ph.D.
M.S. Project Management – David Duby, Ph.D.
M.S. Sport Management – Laura Hatfield, Ph.D.
M.S.H.I. Health Informatics – Kenneth Pinaire, Sc.D.
M.S. I.S. Information Systems – Mike Kipreos, D.B.A.
M.S.I.T. Information Technology – Festus Oderanti, Ph.D.
M.B.A. Business Administration – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration – Alexander Averin, Ph.D.
D.S.L. Doctor of Strategic Leadership – Alexander Averin, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Business Administration – Alexander Averin, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Organization & Management– Alexander Averin, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Leadership – David Duby, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Business Administration – Alexander Averin, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership – Alexander Averin, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in General Business – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management – Colleen McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Management & Leadership – David Duby, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Marketing – Christopher Huseman, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Adventure Sport – Clark Zealand, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management – Laura Hatfield, Ph.D.

School of Communication & the Arts

John W. Rawlings School of Divinity

Undergraduate:

A.A. Apologetics – John Carson, M.Div.
A.A. Biblical Studies – Mark Conn, M.A.
A.A. Religion – Mark Conn, M.A.
B.A. Biblical Studies – Ben Laird, Ph.D.
B.A. Religious Studies: Bible and Theology – Dorothy Rhoads, Ph.D.
B.A. Theology & Apologetics – Joshua Waltman, Ph.D.
B.S. Applied Ministry – Claudia Dempsey, D.Min., Ph.D.
B.S. Bible – Mark Conn, M.A.
B.S. Biblical and Educational Studies – John Cartwright, Ed.D.
B.S. Biblical Counseling – Rusty Small, Ph.D.
B.S. Camp & Outdoor Adventure Leadership – Keith Oglesby, Ed.D.
B.S. Chaplaincy – Brian Harvey, D.Min.
B.S. Christian Leadership & Church Ministries – Jonathan Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min.
B.S. Christian Leadership & Management – Robert Van Engen, Ph.D.
B.S. Christian Studies – Chad Thornhill, Ph.D.
B.S. Apologetics & Cultural Engagement – John Carson, M.Div.
B.S. Global Studies – Melody Harper, Ph.D.
B.S. Pastoral Leadership – Matthew Willmington, Ed.D.
B.S. Religion – Mark Conn, M.A.
B.S. Religious Studies – Eunice Chung, Ph.D.
B.S. Religious Studies: Bible and Theology – Eunice Chung, Ph.D.
B.S. Theology – Eunice Chung, Ph.D.
B.S. Youth Ministries – Derek Idol, Ed.D.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Biblical Studies – Th.G. Diploma – Chris Hulshof, Ed.D.
Certificate in Biblical Studies – Mark Conn, M.A.
Certificate in Christian Ministry – Jonathan Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min.
Certificate in Global Studies – Melody Harper, Ph.D.

Graduate:

M.A. Applied Ministry – Claudia Dempsey, D.Min.
M.A. Biblical Exposition – Dan Sloan, Ph.D.
M.A. Biblical Languages – Kevin Richard, Ph.D.
M.A.B.S. Biblical Studies – Dan Sloan, Ph.D.
M.A. Chaplaincy – Steve Keith, D.Min.
M.A. Christian Apologetics – Chad Thornhill, Ph.D.
M.A. Church Planting – Christopher John Dowd, D.Min.
M.A. Educational Ministries – Lucas Farmer, Ed.D.
M.A. Christian Leadership – Lucas Farmer, Ed.D.
M.A. Humanitarian Action & Human Rights – Darren Hercyk, D.Min.
M.A. Pastoral Counseling – Rusty Small, Ph.D.
M.A.C.M. Christian Ministry – Rod Dempsey, D.Min.
M.A.G.S. Global Studies – Melody Harper, Ph.D.
M.A.T.S. Theological Studies – Chad Thornhill, Ph.D.
M.A.R. Master of Arts in Religion – Rod Dempsey, D.Min.
M.Div. Master of Divinity – Kevin King, D.Min., Ph.D.
M.Div. Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy – Steve Keith, D.Min.
M.R.E. Master of Religious Education – Jonathan Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min.
Th.M. Master of Theology – Ronnie Campbell, Ph.D.
D.Min. Doctor of Ministry – Jacob Harris, D.Min.
Ed.D. Christian Leadership – Gary Bredfeldt, Ed.D.
Ph.D. Applied Apologetics – Jeff Dickson, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Bible Exposition – Richard Fuhr, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Biblical Studies – Ronnie Campbell, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Christian Leadership – Joe Butler, Ed.D.
Ph.D. Practical Theology – Robert Stacy, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Theological Studies – Ronnie Campbell, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition – Richard Fuhr, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Christian Leadership – Joe Butler, Ed.D.
Graduate Certificate in Bible Exposition – Richard Fuhr, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies – Dan Sloan, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership – Jonathan Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry – Rod Dempsey, D.Min.
Graduate Certificate in Church Ministry in the Digital Age – Jonathan Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min.
Graduate Certificate in Global Studies – Melody Harper, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Greek – Kevin Richard, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Hebrew – Kevin Richard, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling – Rusty Small, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies – Anthony Thornhill, Ph.D.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy – Steve Keith, D.Min.

School of Education

Undergraduate:

A.A. Early Childhood Education (non-licensure) – Dawne Hill, Ph.D.
A.A. Education (non-licensure) – Lisa Foster, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Elementary Education – Esther Alcindor, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Middle Education – Esther Alcindor, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Biology Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Business Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Chemistry Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Computer Science Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Engineering Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. English as a Second Language Education P-12 – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. English Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Family & Consumer Sciences Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Health & Physical Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Mathematics Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Physics Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Social Studies Education (6-12) – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Spanish Education P-12 – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Special Education – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Theatre Arts Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.Ed. Visual Arts Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
B.S. Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies (non-licensure) – Dawne Hill, Ph.D.
B.S. Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies (non-licensure) – Esther Alcindor, Ph.D.
B.S. Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies (non-licensure) – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Certificate in Algebra I Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
Certificate in Autism Education – Barbara Jordan-White, Ph.D.
Certificate in Earth Science Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
Certificate in Journalism Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
Certificate in Physics Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.
Certificate in Preschool – Dawne Hill, Ph.D.
Certificate in Speech Education – Pamela Griffin, Ph.D.

Graduate:

M.A. Educational Studies – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.
M.A.T. Master of Arts in Teaching – Monica Huband, Ed.D.
M.A.T. Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
M.A.T./Ed.S. Dual Licensure Program – Monica Huband, Ed.D.
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction – Nancy DeJarnette, Ed.D.
M.Ed. Master of Education: Administration & Supervision – Roger Dunnick, Ed.D.
M.Ed. Master of Education: Math Specialist Endorsement – Vivian Jones, Ph.D.
M.Ed. Master of Education: Reading Specialist Endorsement – Jessica Talada, Ed.D.
M.Ed. Special & Gifted Education – Rebecca Harrison, Ed.D.
M.Ed. Higher Education – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.
Ed.S. Administration & Supervision – Roger Dunnick, Ed.D.
Ed.S. Curriculum & Instruction – Nancy DeJarnette, Ed.D.
Ed.S. Educational Leadership – Lisa Foster, Ph.D.
Ed.S. Educational Research – Kevin Struble, Ed.D., Ed.D.
Ed.S. Higher Education Administration – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.
Ed.S. Instructional Design & Technology – Amanda Roberts, Ph.D.
Ed.S. Special Education – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
Ed.D. Administration & Supervision – Roger Dunnick, Ed.D.
Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction – Nancy DeJarnette, Ed.D.
Ed.D. Educational Leadership – Lisa Foster, Ph.D.
Ed.D. Higher Education Administration – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.
Ed.D. Instructional Design & Technology – Amanda Roberts, Ph.D.
Ed.D. Special Education – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Advanced Educational Studies – Anita Satterlee, Ed.D.
Ph.D. Education – Anita Satterlee, Ed.D.
Ph.D. Educational Leadership – Lisa Foster, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Educational Research – Kevin Struble, Ed.D., Ed.D.
Ph.D. Higher Education Administration – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction – Nancy DeJarnette, Ed.D.
Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration – Kirsten Hoegh, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology – Amanda Roberts, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in School Administration & Supervision (Licensure) – Roger Dunnick, Ed.D.
Executive Certificate in Special Education – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Education – Barbara Jordan-White, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Career & Technical Education – Transition & Special Needs Add-On Endorsement – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology & Online Instruction – Amanda Roberts, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education – Rebecca Harrison, Ed.D.
Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades – Esther Alcindor, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Preschool – Dawne Hill, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in School Administration & Supervision (Licensure) – Roger Dunnick, Ed.D.
Graduate Certificate in School Leadership – Lisa Foster, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Special Education – General Curriculum Add-On Endorsement – Sandra Battige, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Urban Education – Destini Jones, Ph.D.

School of Engineering

Helms School of Government

Undergraduate:

A.A. Criminal Justice – David Conn, Ph.D.
A.A. Government – Kahlib Fischer, Ph.D.
A.A. Paralegal Studies – James McCarrick, J.D.
B.A. Government – Kahlib Fischer, Ph.D.
B.A. International Relations – Tony Cothron, M.A.
B.A. Law & Policy – Wesley Vorberger, Ph.D.
B.S. Criminal Justice – David Conn, Ph.D.
B.S. Fire Administration – Richard Baranzini, M.A., M.P.A., M.B.A., M.A.
B.S. Government – Howard Cheek, Ph.D.
B.S. Law & Policy – Wesley Vorberger, Ph.D.
B.S. Paralegal Studies – James McCarrick, J.D.
B.S. Political Science – Melissa Stewart, Ph.D.
B.S. Public Administration – Jennifer Holmquist, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Certificates:

Certificate in Criminal Justice – David Conn, Ph.D.
Certificate in Public Administration – Jennifer Holmquist, Ph.D.
Certificate in Paralegal Studies – James McCarrick, J.D.

Graduate:

M.A.P.P. Public Policy – Howard Cheek, Ph.D.
M.P.A. Master of Public Administration – Michael Hall, Ph.D.
M.S. Criminal Justice – Blake Lafond, Ph.D.
M.S. Homeland Security & Disaster Management – Jeffrey Fox, Ph.D.
M.S. International Relations – David Holt, Ph.D.
M.S. National Security – Anthony Hughes, Ph.D.
M.S. Political Science – Melissa Stewart, Ph.D.
M.S. Public Safety – Fred Newell, D.M.
D.C.J. Doctor of Criminal Justice – Vincent Giordano, Ph.D.
D.L.P. Doctor of Law & Policy – Jennifer DeBoer, J.D.
D.P.A. Doctor of Public Administration – Michael Collins, Ph.D.
D.P.P. Doctor of Public Policy – Timothy O’Brien, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Criminal Justice – Doug Orr, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Public Policy – Eric Root, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Public Administration – Harold “Harry” McGinnis, Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates:

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice – Blake Lafond, Ph.D.
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security – Jeffrey Fox, Ph.D.
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Public Policy – Timothy O’Brien, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Criminal Justice – Doug Orr, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Law & Policy – Jennifer DeBoer, J.D.
Executive Certificate in Public Administration – Harold “Harry” McGinnis, Ph.D.
Executive Certificate in Public Policy – Howard Cheek, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice – Blake Lafond, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration – Michael Hall, Ph.D.
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy – Howard Cheek, Ph.D.

School of Health Sciences

School of Law

School of Music

School of Nursing