Dr. Christopher Giroir is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership. He also is the graduate coordinator for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program.
Dr. Magdy Bayoumi is the department head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His expertise includes sensing technologies and sensor nodes, data processing, and the management of energy applications to military and security fields.
Corey Saft is a professor in the School of Architecture and Design and a licensed architect and a LEED-AP. Saft was the developer of the first certified PassiveHouse in the hot/humid zone of the American South and the first Louisiana LEED-platinum home outside of New Orleans.
Dr. Michael Kightley is an associate professor and co-director of graduate studies in English. Their research focuses on medieval English literature and medievalism — the study of modern re-imaginings of the medieval period.
Dr. David Khey is an associate professor and department head for the Department of Criminal Justice. He is also the associate director for the Center for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. Dr.
Conducting research in a PhD program is one of the most defining and important aspects of pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy. A PhD is a research degree that provides the challenging but rewarding opportunity to contribute to and expand your field of study.
Kelly Fritzsche has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Fall 2021 Alumni Association Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award. She was nominated for the award by the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts.
Making the decision to pursue your doctorate can be daunting, as getting a PhD is no simple feat. If you’re trying to decide if it’s the right path for you, consider these reasons why you should get a PhD.