Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Faculty*

Name	Area(s) of Study	Highest Degree(s) Held	Institution(s)
Baney, Terry	History	Ph.D.	University of Connecticut
Bessette, Dustin	Computer Information Systems	Ed.D.	Nebraska Methodist College
Breault, Holly	Nursing RN to BSN	M.S.N.	University of Phoenix
Caramanica, Roger	Gaming and esports Management	Ph.D., SHRM-SCP	Grand Canyon University
Chervenak, Lisa	Psychology	M.A.(Dual)	Southern Connecticut State University/Iona College
Collamore, Tracy	Art	M.F.A.	Western Connecticut State University
Conard, Michael	Marketing	Ph.D.	University of Connecticut
DiMauro, Margaret	Communication and Media Studies	M.A.	New School University
Dressel, Lucia	Director of General Education	M.Ed.	University of Bridgeport
Dumont, Camille	College to Career Core	M.S.	Iona College
Dumont, Richard	Business Administration/Accounting	B.S.	Central Connecticut State University
Farquharson, Patrice	Early Childhood Education	Ed.D.	Nova Southeastern University
Goldstone, Carla	Biology	M.S.	Southern Connecticut State University
Grabel, Deron	Sport Management	Ed.D.	United States Sports Academy
Jannetty, David	Emergency Management and Homeland Security	M.S.	University of New Haven
Jones, Elsa	Early Childhood Education	M.A.	Tufts University
Kelly, Donald	Human Resource Management	M.S.	University of Michigan
Lambert, Kellie	Liberal Arts	M.A.	Central Connecticut State University
Latimer, Linda	Legal Studies	J.D.	Penn State University
Malakpour, Hamid	Finance	BSME, M.B.A., ED.L.D.	University of Bridgeport
Markey, Kevin	Criminal Justice	M.B.A.	Post University
McDonald, Kristin	Human Services	M.S.	Post University
Nemec, Abigail	Equine Studies	M.Ed.	Post University
Nerud, Kimberly	Nursing (RN to BSN	Ph.D.	South Dakota State University
Orellana, Franklin	Data Science	DBA	Northcentral University
Ozenc, Rana	Liberal Arts	M.B.A.	University of New Haven
Roberts, Kristin	Accounting	M.B.A	University of Phoenix
Russell, Marie	Child Studies	M.S.	Southern Connecticut State University
Santa Maria, Kristin	English	M.F.A.	Western Connecticut State University
Santos, Melissa	Management	M.B.A.	University of Connecticut
Sciarrino, Dennis	Management	M.B.A.	University of New Haven
Scipio, Angela	Computer Information Systems	M.S.	University of New Haven
Simmons, Vivian	Applied Mathematics and Data Science	M.S. Ed.	University of Bridgeport
Simon, Terrence	Business Administration	Ph.D.	Capella University
Streck, Renata	Psychology	Ph.D.	University of California, Berkeley
Vuole, Crystal	Human Services	Ph.D.	Binghamton University
White, Darmita	English Language Institute	M.S.	Northcentral University
Wojtylak, Robert	College to Career Core	M.B.A.	University of Findlay
Xi, Xiangru	Life and Physical Science	Ph.D.	Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

*For a list of part-time associate faculty, please visit the faculty page of the website.

The Academic Curriculum

Today's job market requires graduates to be more than just experts in their area of academic focus; they need to be able to apply and adapt a wide array of skills and experiences to fit the changing needs of the job market. Post University's undergraduate curriculum is specifically designed to ensure that graduates gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities they will need to succeed in a competitive job market. Each program has 5-10 program-level Student Learning Outcomes that are assessed. These outcomes are identified later in this section.

Courses in the Program

Program Core Courses

The Core courses in the major impart students with the essential knowledge in the program. The courses are designed to progress in complexity, building from foundation courses (100-level) to courses with advanced and applied content (300-400-level). Upper level course may include a Senior Capstone experience or Internship/Practicum component.

Program Concentration Courses

Concentrations are comprised of courses that focus on a specific area of study within the broader major. Almost all undergraduate programs at Post contain concentrations. In some programs, choosing a concentration is optional, while in other programs, students must choose a concentration in order to complete the degree. Concentrations range from nine to 22 credits, depending on the degree program, and may include electives from within the major's discipline or across disciplines.

Program Directed Electives

Directed Electives within the program are designed to allow the student to choose electives that best fit their career goals. These electives can include electives from within the major or can be interdisciplinary. Directed electives should be chosen with the support of the Academic Advisor or the Academic Success Counselor.

General Education Core

As a career-oriented university, Post recognizes that it is vital that each student receives a strong liberal arts education as an integral part of his or her degree program. In alignment with this goal, Post University provides students with a strong general education curriculum in the sciences, social studies, arts, and humanities. The general education core at Post University provides students with the ability to make connections across the disciplines so they are better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace. The ability to choose those courses that pique a student's interest is an important feature of the General Education Core.

The General Education Core consists of the following general education competencies:

Oral Communication - Demonstrate the effective development and expression of ideas when speaking.
Written Communication - Demonstrate the effective development and expression of ideas in writing.
Collaboration - Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively.
Creativity and Innovation - Demonstrate the capability for creative and innovative thinking.
Critical Thinking - Demonstrate the ability to apply skills in critical analysis and logical thinking.
Scientific Literacy - Describe and explain scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity.
Information Literacy - Demonstrate the ability to locate, obtain, evaluate, and use information for the issue or problems at hand.
Technological Fluency - Demonstrate the facility to use appropriate and innovative technology.
Historical Awareness - Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the importance of historical phenomena.
Social Awareness - Demonstrate awareness of social and cultural perspectives of local and global society.
Ethical Awareness - Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical concerns of humankind.
Aesthetic Awareness - Demonstrate the ability to value literature and the arts from a multicultural perspective.

College to Career Core

The College to Career courses are designed to prepare students for personal and academic success at Post University and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and career success. Main Campus and online students taking these courses are exposed to the same learning outcomes, but each modality is geared towards the needs of the student population it serves.

Writing Across the Curriculum

The ability to communicate ideas is a key for success in today's marketplace. In response, Post University has instituted a writing-across-the-curriculum initiative that requires a writing assignment in almost all courses. The undergraduate curriculum also includes a Designated Writing Course that is specific to each major to ensure students learn how to write in the style of their chosen field. The Center for Academic Success is open to all students who want to improve their skills and/or get feedback on their writing.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Across the Curriculum.

Post University understands the importance of providing students with a wide range of in-demand skills needed for success in today's changing workplace. That is why, in addition to offering four undergraduate degree programs in STEM disciplines (Accounting, Applied Mathematics and Data Science, Biology, and Computer Information Systems), we offer an additional seven minors (Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Finance, Mathematics, and Ocean Conservation). Post has established a STEM Across the Curriculum initiative to ensure all graduates of Post University have the foundational competencies of a STEM education.

In each bachelor's degree program, 10% of the total coursework is comprised of required general education courses in STEM disciplines, and four of the 11 general education outcomes are reinforced in STEM: creativity and innovation, critical thinking, scientific and quantitative reasoning, and technological fluency. These outcomes are not only addressed in general education courses, but reinforced and assessed throughout the upper level coursework in each undergraduate program. By assessing these STEM-based general education outcomes in the upper level courses (300- and 400-level) of each program, faculty confirm that students in all programs are learning, retaining, and applying critical STEM principles throughout their education.

Internship and Practicum Opportunities

At Post, students can take advantage of a robust internship program where they have opportunities to participate in real-life work situations related to their field of study before they graduate. Some internships are offered on campus while most internships/practica involve organizations off campus. The value of "real world" work experience cannot be underestimated. Students at Post University are strongly encouraged to perform internships/practica in their major during their tenure at Post. While some degree programs require internships/practica, all degree programs promote internships. Students can apply for up to six credits of internship/practica in their major towards earning a bachelor's degree. Students may only perform internships/practica within their declared major(s) unless waived in writing by the Dean of their school.

Procedure for Enrolling in Internships and Practica

An internship/practicum is a three or six credit course which include a classroom component with an instructor and 100-300 hours of work at an appropriate organization doing work related to the student's major. Once a student has located an internship, they will complete an Internship Eligibility Form and acquire all the administrative signatures on the form that are required to approve the three or six credit internship/practicum course.