Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at AURAK offers courses in diverse fields of study, including Arabic, communication, education, fine arts, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, Islamic studies, and world civilization. Working closely with the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, we are committed to providing students with a strong liberal arts education that enhances critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for various careers and further studies.

Our faculty comprises leading experts in their respective fields who provide an outstanding education to our students. We take pride in our supportive learning environment that fosters the exploration of passions and interests, facilitating personal and intellectual growth.

Join us at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century.

Master of Education: Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications

Dr. Alexandria Proff

Chair - Humanities & Social Sciences Department / Academic Integrity Officer / Assistant Professor - Education

Dr. David A. Schmidt

President

Prof. Stephen Wilhite

Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success / Provost / Professor - Psychology

Prof. Hariclea Zengos

Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences / Professor of English

Dr. Kevin Scott Konecny

Associate Provost for Student Affairs / Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Philipp Dorstewitz

Associate Professor – Philosophy

Dr. Bryn Holmes

Director - Center for Learning Support Services, Advising, and e-Learning Programs / Associate Professor- Education

Dr. Suzana Zdravkovska

Associate Professor - Mass Communication (Digital Media)

Dr. Kutbettin Kilic

Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies

Dr. Sabir Haque

Assistant Professor - Mass Communication

Dr. Khaledah Al Mansoori

Assistant Professor - Linguistics, Coordinator of Academic Recovery and Community-Oriented Student Life Activities

Dr. Walid El-Jammal

Assistant Professor - Education

Dr. Dina Antar

Assistant Professor -Arabic

Ms. Hanan Elsayed

Instructor - Mass Communication

Mr. Shadi Al Shidrawi

Writing Center Coordinator Instructor - English

Ms. Gulbahor Amirova

Instructor - English

Dr. Esma Erdogan Kilic

Adjunct Instructor - Arts, European Studies

Mr. Mardy Dizon

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology Counselor

Mr. Ahmed Anaqweh

Adjunct Instructor - Arabic

Dr. Ilham Mebrouk

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Arabic

Ms. Mona Attaya

Adjunct Instructor - Arabic

Ms. Imane Bourenane

Adjunct Instructor of English

Ms. Kirsty Hearn

Adjunct Instructor - Social Science

Ms. Kate Moore

Adjunct Instructor - English

Mr. Kamel Rabi

Adjunct Instructor - English

Last Updated: 30 Jun 2023

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