2023-2024 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:

Jessica Thurlow,  Ph.D.


Acting Associate Dean:

Dr. Elizabeth Hyde

CAS-408 (908) 737-0438

 

Department of Communication, Media & Journalism
Dr. Jack Sargent
Chairperson
CAS 424 (908) 737-0467

Department of English

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

Department of Theatre
Rachel Evans
Chairperson
VE 409A (908) 737-4429

 

Department of Music

Matthew Halper

Chairperson

PA 114 (908) 737-4337

 

Department of Fine Arts

Jennifer Crupi

Chairperson

VE 203A (908) 737-4394

Department of History
Dr. Catherine Nicholson
Chairperson
LHAC 212D (908) 737-5320

Department of Psychology
Dr. Ilyse O'Desky
Chairperson
EC 234B (908) 737-5889

Department of Political, Social and Cultural Sciences
Dr. Charles Boateng 
Chairperson
J103C (908) 737-3997