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Already Declared a Major?
If you have questions about your major's courses, the best person to talk to is your major advisor.  You'll find their contact information listed by department below.

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The School of Education offers great resources on how to become a teacher. If you are curious or have questions, please email credentials@csuchico.edu.

Program Director - Jessika Lawrence

Communication Sciences & Disorders (Bachelor of Science)

Freshmen and sophomores should meet with David McCoy.

Juniors and seniors should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:

Post-baccalaureate (2nd bachelor's) students should meet with Jessika Lawrence.

Program Coordinator - Jennifer Malkowski

Communication Studies (Bachelor of Arts)

Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letters of their last name:

Minor in Communication Studies

All students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:

Program Director - Jennifer Underwood

Computer Animation & Game Development (Bachelor of Science)

Students should meet with an advisor based on their class level:

Minor in 3D Digital Modeling & Environments: Jennifer Underwood

Minor in Computer Animation: Jennifer Underwood

Minor in Video Game Design: Jennifer Underwood

Department Chair - Janell Bauer

Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)

Students should meet with an advisor based on their option, then the first letter of their last name:

Minor in Journalism

Students can choose to meet with any of the following advisors:

Minor in Sports Media: Janell Bauer

Students who need graduation checks or have course substitution requests should meet with Janell Bauer.

Department Chair - Melissa Mache

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Exercise Physiology (Bachelor of Science)

Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:

Kinesiology (Bachelor of Arts)

Students should meet with an advisor based on their option:

  • Option in Movement Studies: Jolene Barry 
  • Option in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE): Marci Pope

Minor in Adapted Physical Activity: Marci Pope

Minor in Coaching: Jolene Barry

Minor in Physical Education: Marci Pope

Minor in Sport Performance: Deanna Lowe

Program Coordinator - Maris Thompson

Liberal Studies (Bachelor of Arts)

Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:

Interim Department Chair: Janell Bauer

Communication Design (BFA)

Media Arts (BA)

Students interested in KCSC (including enrollment in MADT 105): Jennifer Meadows

Broadcasting (minor): Jennifer Meadows
Communication Design (minor): Nanhee Kim
Social Media Production & Analysis (minor): Rebecca Ormond

Department Chair - Chang Lee

Recreation, Hospitality, & Parks Management (Bachelor of Science)

Students in the major should meet with an advisor based on their option:

Minor in Recreation, Hospitality, & Parks Management: Chang Lee

Minor in Tourism: Chang Lee

The School of Education has information about pathways to teaching. If you have questions, email credentials@csuchico.edu.

School Director - Al Schademan

Minor in Special Education: Shawn Brackett