Arts & Letters Lookbook 2018

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“I chose Arts & Letters because I did not want a degree that prepared me for just one field. While those degrees that are focused are very valuable in the world today, I knew that I needed a multifaceted educational experience because I wanted many diverse opportunities for my future and Arts & Letters offers that. I wanted to be able to enter a multitude of fields with my degree.”

Morgan Pitcock B.A. History ’15 M.A. International Studies ’17

Top: Pitcock (right) at the 2017 ISU Frank Church Symposium with Dr. Ogechi Anyanwu (left) of Eastern Kentucky University Bottom: Charles H. Kegel Liberal Arts Building

Welcome to the College of Arts & Letters A Message from the Dean

Welcome to Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters! I am excited for you to begin this journey toward receiving your degree in the liberal arts!

The College of Arts & Letters provides students with many wonderful options.

We have faculty members who have lived, traveled or studied all around the world. We offer courses ranging from Shoshoni to women in politics to sports communication.

Our College is a place of opportunity. Our students can be psychology majors, but still sing in the choir. They can participate in Career Path Internships and gain real-world work experience while they are still taking classes. They can also collaborate with professors on research that may be published in international journals.

This catalog features resources that will help you fulfill your educational experience at ISU. Our College has so much to offer, and I encourage you to seek out all the opportunities available here at Idaho State University.

Welcome to ISU and the College of Arts & Letters!

Kandi Turley-Ames, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts & Letters Idaho State University

college of Arts & letters facts We offer over 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

449 students graduated from the College of Arts & Letters in the 2016-2017 school year.

2016 Arts & Letters graduates secured employment in an average of 1.6 months.

Our professors have studied all over the world including in Egypt, Ireland, Peru, Germany, Hawaii, Canada, Japan, Wales, Korea and Nigeria.

History Professor Justin Stover, Ph.D. Trinity College Dublin

2017 Department of Theatre Graduate Jenna Leigh Davies

Frazier Hall

Anthropology Field School 2017 Graduate Mark Eachus Photo Courtesy of Dr. Terry Ownby Š

Fletcher with Family

“I chose a liberal arts degree because it offered me practical skills for a variety of jobs. I was not limited to a specific career track. I loved the flexibility and the creativity the courses offered. I gained experience in technical writing, public relations, philosophy, literature, marketing and more. Ultimately, it helped me become a better writer, oral presenter and critical thinker.”

Andrew Fletcher English and Philosophy ’12

Fine arts and humanities There are 1,850 total seats within the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Students have the opportunity to perform in approximately 40 band, theatre, dance or choir performances throughout the year.

Students interested in art can take courses in 15 different areas including fiber media, sculpture and 3-D digital arts.

We are the only college in the United States that offers courses in the Shoshoni language.

Before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion, Karen Hartman worked for Bumble Ward and Associates in Beverly Hills, California, where she helped manage publicity campaigns for actors, actresses, writers and directors.

The Department of English and Philosophy publishes an annual journal of creative works titled “Black Rock & Sage� that features artistic contributions from ISU students including design, literature and music.

English Professor Matthew Levay, Ph.D.

Department of Art isu.edu/art

Department of Global Studies and Languages isu.edu/glbstdy

Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion isu.edu/cmp

Department of Music isu.edu/music

Department of English and Philosophy isu.edu/english

Department of Theatre and Dance isu.edu/theatre isu.edu/dance

L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center

Murdock with husband, Tate

“I chose to study music because of the amazing program at ISU. I am thankful to have the opportunity for one-on-one instruction from some of the most qualified and intelligent professors in the nation. I feel wanted in this program; I’m not just another student. I have been given so many opportunites through ISU from lessons and workshops, to performing, composing, scholarships, networking and much more. I’ve also had the opportunity to rehearse and perform in the Stephens Performing Arts Center every week, which adds the cherry on top to my education here!”

Shelby Rae Murdock, Music ’17

social and behavioral sciences Anthropology professor Kate Reedy has been studying the lower Alaskan Peninsula for 20 years, and her trips have been anything but ordinary. She has been attacked by eagles, had bears try to get into her hotel, experienced daily earthquakes and violent boat rides, and had flights canceled due to volcanoes erupting.

We are the only university in Idaho with a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program.

History professor Zack Heern is fluent in English, Arabic and Persian, and can read both German and Spanish. He is interested in researching the history of mustaches and beards, but his current research focuses on Iraq, Iran and Islamic movements.

Professors in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminology study the body, social justice and diversity, sociology of sexuality and more.

Political Science Student Layha Spoonhunter

Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminology Graduate Student Ryen Smith

Department of Anthropology

Department of Psychology

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Department of History

Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminology

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Department of Political Science

Military Science (ROTC)

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Clinical Psychology Student Alyssa Korell

"There is a special camaraderie between the students and professors in the history deptartment. They are invested in each of their students succeeding and achieving their life ambitions, as well as their students’ families and the students themselves. Arts & Letters was encouraging, supportive and made me believe in myself even when I failed to."

Steffanie Olson, History ’16

departments and programs Department of Anthropology Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Master of Science Minors: American Indian Studies Anthropology Latino Studies Linguistics Department of Art Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts Minors: Art History Studio Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Minors: Public Relations/Advertising Visual Communication Leadership Rhetoric and Media Affairs Department of English and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts: English Philosophy Master of Arts: English Doctor of Philosophy: English and the Teaching of English Minors: Ethics Folklore English Philosophy Philosophy and Religion TESOL Certificate

general studies Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts department of global studies and languages Bachelor of Arts: International Studies Spanish Bachelor of Arts for Business and Professions: French German Spanish Bachelor of Arts for the Health Professions: Spanish Graduate Certificate for the Health Professions: Spanish Basic Certificate in Language Advanced Certificate in Language Minors: International Studies French German Japanese Spanish department of history Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts: Historical Resources Management Minor: History Department of POLITICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Master of Public Administration Doctor of Arts Minor: Political Science

Department of PSYCHOLOGY Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Doctor of Philosophy: Experimental Psychology Clinical Psychology Minor: Psychology School of Performing Arts Department of Music Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Music Master of Education: Music Education Minor: Music School of Performing Arts Department of Theatre and dance Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Dance Master of Arts: Theatre Minor: Theatre Dance Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminology Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Social Work Master of Arts: Sociology Associate of Arts: Criminology Minors: Sociology Gender and Sexuality Studies military science (rotc) Minor: Military Science

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