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Degree Plans and Advisors

Welcome to the Texas Tech College of Arts & Sciences! We're so glad you are here.

Arts & Sciences advisors are here to guide you on your academic journey. Please use this page as a resource to contact advisors from across the 16 Arts & Sciences departments.

Please note that some content is subject to change. If you need help reaching a department or advisor, call 806.742.3831 for assistance.

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Department of Biological Sciences

Chair: Dr. Jenn Burns

Contact the Department

108 Biology Building
Box 43131
Lubbock, TX 79409-3131

Phone: 806.742.2715

Undergraduate Programs

Biology, B.S.

Cell and Molecular Biology, B.S.

Microbiology, B.S.

Ecology and Environmental Biology, B.S.

Undergraduate Advisors

Laci McDermett

Morgan Hyman

Timothy Spees

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Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Interim Chair: Dr. William Poirier

Contact the Department

104 Chemistry Building
1204 Boston Ave.
Box 41061
Lubbock, TX 79409-1061

Phone: 806.742.3067

Undergraduate Programs

Chemistry, B.A.

Chemistry, B.S.

Biochemistry, B.A.

Biochemistry, B.S. 

Undergraduate Advisors

Dorothy Dent, Undergraduate Advisor
806.834.3046

Heather Higgins

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Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures

Chair: Dr. Carmen Pereira-Muro

Contact the Department

207 Foreign Language Building
Box 42071
Lubbock, TX 79409-2071

Phone: 806.742.3145

Undergraduate Programs

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
American Sign Language/English Interpretation Concentration

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
Chinese Language and Area Studies

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
Classics Concentration

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
French Concentration

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
German Concentration

Languages and Cultures, B.A.:
Russian Language and Area Studies Concentration

Spanish, B.A.

Interdisciplinary Minor

Archaeological Studies Minor

Undergraduate Advisors

Carla Burrus, Office: FL 200A
806.834.3282

Stephanie Santos, Office: FL 200B
806.834.8664

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Department of Economics

Acting Chair: Dr. Rashid al-Hmoud

Contact the Department

248 Holden Hall
Box 41014
Lubbock, TX 79409-1014

Phone: 806.742.2201

Undergraduate Programs

Economics, B.A.

Economics, B.S.

International Economics, B.S.I.E.

Undergraduate Advisor

Jose Jimenez

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Department of English

Interim Chair: Dr. William Wenthe

Contact the Department

212 English/Philosophy Building
Box 43091
Lubbock, TX 79409-3091

Phone: 806.742.2501

Undergraduate Programs

English, B.A.

Technical Communication, B.A.

Undergraduate Advisor

Diane Johnson, English Advisor

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Department of Geosciences

Interim Chair: Dr. Callum Hetherington

Contact the Department

125 Science Building
Box 41053
Lubbock, TX 79409-1053

Phone: 806.742.3102

Undergraduate Programs

Geography, B.A.

Geosciences, B.A.: Concentration in Geology with a Minor in GIST

Geosciences, B.S.: Concentration in Geophysics with a Minor in Mathematics

Geosciences, B.S.: Concentration in Geology with a Composite Minor

Geosciences, B.S.: Concentration in Environmental Geology with a Composite Minor

The Department of Geosciences does not offer an undergraduate degree in Atmospheric Science.

Contact an Undergraduate Advisor

Celeste Yoshinobu, Geosciences Advisor, Office: SCI 124
806.834.3299

Hannah Webb, Geography Advisor
806.834.8197

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Department of History

Chair: Dr. Sean Cunningham

Contact the Department

131 Holden Hall
Box 41013
Lubbock, TX 79409-1013

Phone: 806.742.3744

Undergraduate Programs

History, B.A.

Contact an Undergraduate Advisor

Courtney Bray, Office: HH 145
806.834.5021

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General Studies and Pre-Law

Undergraduate Programs

General Studies, B.G.S. (Arts & Sciences)

Undergraduate Advisors

Office: HH 002

Justin Houser
806.834.3279

Jeramey Gillilan

Shametruis Tucker

  • Advising Communications: All emails prior to advising sessions will be sent on behalf of as.generalstudies@ttu.edu

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Arts & Sciences Undeclared

Advisors

Karen York

Tatum Weeks

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Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

Chair: Dr. Angela Lumpkin

Contact the Department

141 Kinesiology and Sport Management
Box 43011
Lubbock, TX 79409-3011

Phone: 806.742.3371

Undergraduate Programs

Kinesiology. B.S.

Sport Management, B.S.

Undergraduate Advisors

Treasa Austin

Miranda Ortiz

Tiny Smith

Jessica Terrazas

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Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Chair: Dr. Magdalena Toda

Contact the Department

201 Mathematics and Statistics Bldg.
Box 41042
Lubbock, TX 79409-1042

Phone: 806.742.2566

Undergraduate Programs

Mathematics, B.A.

Mathematics, B.S.

Dual Degree Programs

Computer Science, B.S. / Mathematics, B.S.

Undergraduate Advisors

Yancy Nunez, Undergraduate Program Manager and Advisor, Instructor

Patricia Schovanec, Undergraduate Advisor, Instructor with Continuing Appointment

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Department of Philosophy

Chair: Dr. Joel Velasco

Contact the Department

251 English/Philosophy Building
Box 43092
Lubbock, TX 79409-3092

Phone: 806.742.3275

Undergraduate Programs

Philosophy, B.A.

Undergraduate Advisor

Diane Johnson, Philosophy Advisor

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Department of Physics & Astronomy

Chair: Dr. Sung-Won Lee

Contact the Department

101 Science Building
Box 41051
Lubbock, TX 79409-1051

Phone: 806.742.3767

Undergraduate Programs

Physics, B.S.: Applied Physics Concentration

Physics, B.S.: Astrophysics Concentration

Physics, B.S.: Professional Physics Concentration

Contact an Undergraduate Advisor

Dr. Melanie Ungar, Undergraduate and Graduate Advisor
806.834.3994
Please Note: Students should schedule appointments with Dr. Ungar via Strive. Her preferred method of communication is email.

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Department of Political Science

Chair: Dr. Timothy Nokken

Contact the Department

113 Holden Hall
Box 41015
Lubbock, TX 79409-1015

Phone: 806.742.3121

Undergraduate Programs

Political Science, B.A.

Global Studies, B.A.

Contact an Undergraduate Advisor

Sara Jackson

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Department of Psychological Sciences

Interim Chair: Dr. Keith S. Jones 

Contact the Department

119 Psychology Building
Box 42051
Lubbock, TX 79409-2051

Phone: 806.742.3711

Undergraduate Programs

Psychology, B.A.

Undergraduate Advisors

Maggie Durham

Taylor Rindlisbacher

Joannie Collins-Williams

Remote Advisors

Kristen Holcomb

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Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work

Interim Chair: Dr. Arthur Durband

Contact the Department

158 Holden Hall
Box 41012
Lubbock TX 79409-1012

Phone 806.742.2400

Undergraduate Programs

Anthropology, B.A.

Anthropology, B.A.: Forensic Anthropology Concentration

Social Work, B.A.

Sociology, B.A.

Sociology B.A.: Criminology Concentration

Interdisciplinary Minor

Archaeological Studies Minor

Undergraduate Advisors

Alexandra Haney, Advisor for Sociology
Office: HH 161
806.834.5111 

Adrienne Scales, Advisor for Social Work and Anthropology
Office: HH 159
806.834.0428 

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Renewable Energy

Interim Director: Dr. Suhas Pol

Undergraduate Program

Renewable Energy B.S.

Contact an Undergraduate Advisor

806.742.6284

Diannah Musgraves

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Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Minors

Actuarial Science, Undergraduate Minor

Archaeological Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Asian Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Community and Urban Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Comparative Literature, Undergraduate Minor

Dramatic Writing, Undergraduate Minor

Environmental Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Ethnic Studies, Undergraduate Minor

European Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Family Life Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Film and Media Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Forensic Sciences, Undergraduate Minor

Health Professions, Undergraduate Minor

International Studies, Undergraduate Minor

Linguistics, Undergraduate Minor

Literature of Social Justice and Environment, Undergraduate Minor

Religion Studies, Undergraduate Minor

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