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School of liberal arts and social sciences Ronald Corthell, Dean www.purduecal.edu/lass The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) houses the following departments: Behavioral Sciences (Thomas Pavkov, interim head; 219/989-2384, Porter Hall, Room 213) Communication and Creative Arts (Yahya Kamalipour, head; 219/989-2393, Porter Hall, Room 118) English and Philosophy (Daniel Punday, head; 219/989-2261, Classroom Office Bldg., Room 217) Foreign Languages and Literatures (Luisa Garcia-Verdugo, head; 219/989-2632, Classroom Office Bldg., Rm. 313) History and Political Science (Richard Rupp, head; 219/989-2347, Classroom Office Bldg., Room 215) Hospitality and Tourism Management (Michael Flannery, head; 219/989-2340, Hospitality Tourism Management Building, Room 195) Bachelor’s Degree Programs Communication —Advertising —Broadcasting —General Communication —Journalism —Organizational Communication —Public Relations —Visual Communication Design English —Literature —Professional Writing —Teaching French French-International Studies French Teaching Spanish Spanish-International Studies—Heritage Spanish-International Studies—Non-Heritage Spanish Teaching —Heritage —Non-Heritage History (and Pre-Law) Political Science (and Pre-Law) Political Science-Criminal Justice Social Studies Teaching Hospitality and Tourism Management Hospitality and Tourism Management- Fitness Management Human Development and Family Studies —Child and Family Services —Early Childhood Development —Gerontology —Disability Studies Philosophy Psychology Sociology —Criminal Justice —General Sociology —Gerontology Master’s Degree Programs Child Development and Family Studies, —Specialization in Human Development and Family Studies —Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy Communication English History Career Opportunities Graduates of <strong>Purdue</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Calumet</strong>’s School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences may work in a number of fields which are as varied as are our programs. Our degrees will equipour students with the skills necessary for success in professional careers such as broadcast journalist, health club director, lawenforcement professional, cardiac rehabilitation assistant, social studies teacher, public information officer, Spanish translator, casino manager, technical writer, criminologist, recreational activities director, communication trainer, television director, club manager, customer service manager, English teacher, tourism director, mental health clinic staff member, social welfare agency employee, personal training coordinator, senior citizen facility administrator, probation officer, restaurant owner, child center director, French teacher, employee wellness program supervisor, hotel sales manager and more. 78 | departments / schools