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College of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr Cynthia Downing Bryant

Welcome to the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies! Our College offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to pursue excellence.  To this end, the College provides academic programs that prepare students to demonstrate mastery of analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; excellence in artistic production and performance; distinction as superior K-12 teachers, administrators, and educational leaders; and overall leadership in meeting the diverse challenges of the 21st century global community. Additionally, our College provides courses to all majors at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ as an integral part of the university’s general education core curriculum.  Our courses emphasize a broad and diverse view of liberal arts and education, empowering our students to become critically aware of human complexities, as well as social and educational institutions and problems. To enhance the cultural climate of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and its surrounding Baton Rouge community, the College proudly provides a variety of lectures, workshops, concerts, artistic productions, and art exhibits.

The College is comprised of the departments of Languages and Literature (English, philosophy, and world languages), Mass Communication (print, broadcast, and public relations), and Fine and Performing Arts (music, fine arts, and theater arts); and the School of Education that is comprised of the departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice.  Our graduates are well-prepared for graduate and professional schools, as well as the global workforce.  We welcome all students who desire to become world class thinkers, leaders, writers, artists, journalists, and educators.  Our goal is to educate, but our mission is to elevate.

 

With my warmest welcome,

 

Dr. Cynthia Downing Bryant, Dean
College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies

 

Department Contacts

Department of History
Dr. Shawn Comminey, Chair
Higgins Hall, Suite 407
Main Office: 225-771-4170
e-mail: shawn.comminey@sus.edu
Department of Languages and Literature
Dr. Shirley Toadvine, Interim Chair
English and Philosophy (Degree Program)
Harris Hall, Office #2012
Main Office: 225-771-5881
e-mail: shirley.toadvine@sus.edu
Dr. Thomas Miller, Program Leader
World Languages (Minors and Concentrations)
T.T. Allain, Office #359 
Office: 225-771-2986
e-mail: thomas_miller@subr.ed
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Dr. Craig Heinzen, Interim Chair
Music (Degree Program)
A. DeBose Hall, Office #118
Office: (225) 771-3300
e-mail: craig.heinzen@sus.edu
Kedric D. Taylor, Director of Bands
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Band
Isaac Greggs Band Hall, Office #116 
Office: 225-771-2455 Fax: 225-771-4075
e-mail: kedric.taylor@sus.edu
Department of Mass Communications
Dr. Yolanda Campbell, Interim Chair
W.W. Stewart Hall, Office #220
Office: 225-771-5644
e-mail: yolanda.campbell@sus.edu
School of Education
Dr. Emily Jackson-Osagie, Interim Director 
W.W. Stewart Hall, Room #242
Office: 225-771-2291
email: emily.osagie@sus.edu

 

Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Jennifer M. Robertson, Program Director
W.W. Stewart Hall, Room #117
Office: 225-771-2901
email: jennifer.robertso@sus.edu
Department of Digital Media Arts
Harry E. Anderson, M.Ed., Co-Director
DeBose Hall Annex, Office #120
Office: (225) 771-3310
e-mail: harry.anderson@sus.edu
Darrell Roberson, M.A., Co-Director
W.W. Stewart Hall, Office #130
Office: (225) 771-2545
e-mail: darrell.roberson@sus.edu