Graduate & Continuing Education Advising
Advising, in all forms, is an important part of your time here at Westfield State University. Whether you need help picking classes, want to change your major, or are looking for career advice, the CGCE can connect you to someone who can help!
CGCE students are strongly encouraged to connect with their academic advisor every semester. Your academic advisor can help you pick classes and has expertise in the field you are pursuing. They are an extremely valuable resource and you should check in with them frequently.
Common Questions
When should I meet with my advisor?
There are many times when it is appropriate to meet with your advisor, such as:
- Before you begin your first semester at Westfield State
- Each semester before you register for classes
- If you are having trouble in a class or with your major
- If you would like to take a class elsewhere and transfer it in
- If you have questions about licensing requirements
- If you’re interested in going to graduate school
Who is my Advisor?
Please see the chart below to find out who the advisor for your program is and how you should make an appointment to meet with them.
Advisors for Graduate and Continuing Education Programs
| Program | How to make an appointment | Advisor |
| Accounting (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Accounting (grad) | Email emoore@westfield.ma.edu | Erin Moore |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (grad) | Email jreyes@westfield.ma.edu | Jorge Reyes |
| Art (undergrad) | Email Art Department | Art Department |
| Art (post-bacc) | Email dshapleigh@westfield.ma.edu | David Shapleigh |
| Biology (post-bacc/grad) |
Email dchristensen@westfield.ma.edu Email kmckeown@westfield.ma.edu (Fall 2022 advisor) |
David Christensen Kelly Anne McKeown |
| Biology (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Communication | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Computer/Info Science | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Counseling- Forensic (grad) | Email jcamilleri@westfield.ma.edu | Joseph Camilleri |
| Counseling-Mental Health (grad) | Email rhayes@westfield.ma.edu | Robert Hayes |
| Counseling-School (grad) | Email mletasz@westfield.ma.edu | Maria Letasz |
| Criminal Justice (undergrad) | Email jjones@westfield.ma.edu | John Jones |
| Criminal Justice (grad) | Email ckudlac@westfield.ma.edu | Christopher Kudlac |
| Education, Early Childhood (all levels) | Email mkennedy@westfield.ma.edu | Megan Kennedy |
| Education, Elementary (all levels) | Call (413) 572-8020 for contact information | Martin Henley |
| Education, Moderate Disabilities (all levels) | Email tmcleod@westfield.ma.edu | Tracy McLeod |
| Education, Reading Specialist (grad) | Email sberkowitz@westfield.ma.edu | Sandra Berkowitz |
| Education, Vocational (undergrad/grad) | Call (413) 572-8020 for contact information | Donald Jarvis |
| English (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| English (grad/post-bacc) | Email gbrewster@westfield.ma.edu | Glen Brewster |
| Environmental Science | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Ethnic and Gender Studies | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Finance (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Geography, Planning, Sustainability | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Health Sciences (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| History (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| History (grad/post-bacc) | Email naieta@westfield.ma.edu | Nicholas Aieta |
| Language and Cultural Studies (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Language and Cultural Studies (grad cert) | Email hviera@westfield.ma.edu | Hugo Viera |
| Liberal Studies (undergrad) | Email cgullen@westfield.ma.edu | Christopher Gullen |
| Management (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Marketing (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Math (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Math (post-bacc/grad) | Email cvonrenesse@westfield.ma.edu | Chrissi Von Renesse |
| Movement Science (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Movement Science (grad/post-bacc) | Email rrausch@westfield.ma.edu | Robert Rausch |
| Music (post-bacc and undergrad licensure) | Email fbarber@westfield.ma.edu | Felicia Barber |
| Music (undergrad non-licensure) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Nursing | Contact the Nursing department at (413) 572-8335 | Nursing Dept. |
| Nursing (RN to BSN) | Email jholden@westfield.ma.edu | Jessica Holden |
| Philosophy | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Physical Science (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Physician Assistant Studies (grad) | Email jhixon@westfield.ma.edu | Jennifer Hixon |
| Political Science | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Psychology (undergrad) | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Public Administration | Email cdistefano@westfield.ma.edu | Charles DiStefano |
| Social Work (undergrad) | Email zabukari@westfield.ma.edu | Ziblim Abukari |
| Social Work (grad) | Email mfarinadeparada@westfield.ma.edu | Maria del Mar Farina de Parada |
| Sociology | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
| Undeclared | Email advising@westfield.ma.edu | Advising Center |
What if I'm having trouble connecting with my advisor?
Students who are having trouble connecting with their advisor should contact us at (413) 572-8020 or wsucgce@westfield.ma.edu.
Where can I go if I need advice about my career path?
Students can always speak to their academic advisor for information about working in the field or going to graduate school.
Students who need more direct help with applying to jobs, constructing a resume, preparing for an interview, or finding networking opportunities, should contact the campus Career Center at (413) 572-5206 or careers@westfield.ma.edu.
I'd like to change my major, who should I speak to?
Students who would like to change their major are encouraged to talk to their current advisor and the advisor for the major they wish to change into.
Changing majors can be a big decision and will affect your program of study, potentially requiring you to complete additional credits. Students can all process a “What If” degree audit through DegreeWorks in their myWestfield account.