History Advising
- Have questions about the History major or minor?
- Considering changing your major to History?
- Trying to plan your college career or preparing for graduation?
Stop by an advisor’s office for drop-in advising, or email them directly if you would like to set up an appointment.
The following faculty all serve as general advisors:
| Instructor | Office | Phone | Spring Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bittner, Stephen | steve.bittner@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070G | (707) 664-2447 | Out on Sabbatical |
| Cohen, Samuel | samuel.cohen@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070C | (707) 664-2415 | Mon 2-3pm Tues 4-5pm Wed 2-3pm |
| Dodgen, Randall | dodgen@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070K | prefers email | Mon/Wed 2-2:30pm |
| Estes, Steve | steve.estes@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070D | (707) 664-2424 | Tues 1-2pm Wed 10:45-11:45am Thurs 1-2pm |
| Halavais, Mary | mary.halavais@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2062 | (707) 664-2489 | Mon 12-1pm Tues 4:40-5:40pm Wed 12-1pm |
| Jolly, Michelle | michelle.jolly@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070M | prefers email | Tues 4-5pm Thurs 12-2pm |
| Kittelstrom, Amy | kitt@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2066 | (707) 664-2327 | Tues 12:45-1:45pm Wed 12-1pm Thurs 12-1pm |
| Noonan, Kathleen | noonan@sonoma.edu | Stevenson 2070E | (707) 664-2959 | Tues 1-2pm Thurs 8:45-9:45am |
Questions related to the following advising items should be addressed to the assigned advisor:
| Advising | Faculty | Office | Phone | Spring Office Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Chair | Noonan, Kathleen | Stevenson 2070E | (707) 664-2959 | Tues 1-2pm Thurs 8:45-9:45am |
| Graduate Advisor | Estes, Steve | Stevenson 2070D | (707) 664-2424 | Tues 1-2pm Wed 10:45-11:45am Thurs 1-2pm |
| Internship Advisor | Cohen, Samuel | Stevenson 2070C | (707) 664-2415 | Mon 2-3pm Tues 4-5pm Wed 2-3pm |
| History Journal Advisor | Kittelstrom, Amy | Stevenson 2066 | (707) 664-2327 | Tues 12:45-1:45pm Wed 12-1pm Thurs 12-1pm |
See outline of courses required under the Major in History
For general advising:
History Majors (including those considering a History major or minor):
- Go to any advisor’s drop-in office hours or email them directly to set up an appointment.
To change your major:
- Obtain Change of Major form from Admissions and Records or the department office.
- Meet with any advisor and ask them to sign the form. (Go to their drop-in office hours or email them directly to set up an appointment.)
- Give the signed form to the department’s administrative coordinator and they will get the Department Chair’s signature and send it over to Admissions and Records.
To apply for graduation:
- Obtain the Graduation Application from Admissions and Records or the department. (Spring of Junior year.)
- Complete the forms to the best of your ability.
- Meet with any advisor to go over the Graduation Application form and to sign off on it. (Go to their drop-in office hours or email them directly to set up an appointment.)
- Give the forms to the department’s administrative coordinator and they will get the Department Chair’s signature and send it over to Admissions and Records.
To obtain advisor, Chair, or Dean signatures on any other forms:
- Go to any advisor’s drop-in office hours or email them directly to set up an appointment. Have him/her sign your form.
- If the form requires the Department Chair and/or Dean’s signature/s, give the form to the department’s administrative coordinator. The form will be forwarded to the Chair and/or the Dean, and sent over to Admissions and Records, unless you request to return and pick it up in our student pick-up box.