College of Humanities and Sciences
The College of Humanities and Sciences offers 10 majors, 14 minors, and 2 specializations, allowing students to combine the study of ideas and skill sets across a variety of fields.
College of Humanities and Sciences students might find themselves in a chemistry lab, collecting samples in nearby Kalmia Gardens, working on social science research in the community, discussing and crafting messages in Communications or English classes, or applying political or psychological theories in one of our classrooms.
Disciplines in the College of Humanities and Sciences share values for critical thinking, independent research, and real-world application of the skills and ideas that students encounter in the classroom. Faculty engage students in research and also in conversations about possible futures, both personal and professional.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES
Majors
- Biology
- Biology Education
- Criminology (in-person and online available)
- General Studies
- General Science
- Humanities
- Psychology (in-person and online available)
- Public Administration (partially online through Rize Education)
- Public Relations (partially online through Rize Education)
- Sociology (in-person and online only)
Minors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Communication
- Criminology (online available)
- English
- Environmental Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Political Science
- PreLaw
- Psychology (online)
- Public Relations
- Sociology (online)
Specializations
- African American Studies
- Forensic Studies
Who You’ll Meet
Margaret J. Godbey
Associate Professor of English, Director of the Writer’s Studio, Director of Educational Travel, and Fulbright Program Advisor
Year Started at Coker 2011 Education Background B.F.A. New York University, New York, NY; M.A. in English, DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. in English, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Research…
Rhonda Knight
Professor of English; James Wayne Lemke Chair in University Service and Leadership
RESEARCH: Medieval and Early Modern literature of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Linguistics, Early Modern Staging Practices, Science Fiction and Mystery Novels, and Doctor Who FELLOWSHIPS: NEH Teaching…
Whitney Cranford
Clinical Faculty, Psychology; Faculty Athletics Representative
Educational background: – B.A. in Mass Communications and Psychology from Coker College – M.A. in Professional Counseling from South University What is your favorite thing about being a Cobra? Being…
Joseph E. Flaherty
Professor of Biology; Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives
Year Started at Coker 2005 Education Background BS and MS, North Carolina State University; PhD, Purdue University Research Background My research background includes areas of genetics, molecular biology, fungal…
Jennifer Borgo Raia
Professor of Biology; Director of the Honors Program; Coordinator of the Environmental Studies Minor; Coordinator of Biology Program
Year Started at Coker 2008 Education Background Ph.D., Utah State University M.S., Utah State University B.S., Auburn University Research Background I believe student-driven research is the best way to prepare…
Frederick Thomas
Assistant Psychology Professor
Educational Background: – Grand Canyon University: PhD in General Psychology – Cameron University: MSBS in General Psychology – Minnesota Graduate School of Theology: MDiV – University of…
Xingjian Wang
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry And Coordinator Of General Science Program And Chemical Lab Safety
Year Started at Coker: 2023 Education Background: Ph.D. in Materials Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S. in Physics, University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S. in Materials Science, University of…
Alexander Wille
Clinical Associate Professor Of Chinese
Year Started at Coker: Fall 2023 Education Background: Ph.D. in Chinese and Comparative Literature (2014) Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA M.A. in Chinese (2008) Washington University in St….
Adenife Modile
Assistant Professor Of Sociology And Coordinator Of The Sociology Program
Year Started at Coker: 2023 Education Background: – BS., in Obafemi Awolowo University, – M.A., University of Colorado Boulder. – Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder. Research Background:…
Courtlyn Pippert
Assistant Professor of Communication
Year Started at Coker: Fall 2024 Education Background: BA in Film & Media Arts and English from the University of Tampa; MA in American Studies from George Washington University; PhD in Communication Studies…
Daniel Underwood
Assistant Professor Of Political Science and Public Administration
Educational Background – BA Economics, Lewis and Clark College – JD, University of Oregon – PhD, University of Oregon What is your favorite thing about being a Cobra? The welcoming and vibrant…