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CSUSB Advising Podcast

Welcome to the CSUSB Advising Podcast! Join co-hosts Matt Markin and Olga Valdivia as they bring you the latest advising updates at California State University, San Bernardino! Each episode is specifically made for you, the CSUSB students and parents. Matt and Olga provide you advising tips, interviews with both CSUSB campus resources and those in academic advising. Sit back and enjoy. Go Yotes!

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Episodes

Ep. 52 - What is the Environmental Health Science major?

In Episode 52 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh, Professor and Program Coordinator for Environmental Health Science! Why is Environmental Health Science a great major choice for you? What career opportunities are there? Find out in this episode! Check out the Environmental Health Science website ! E-mail: Mahmood.Nikbakhtzadeh@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram &a...

Apr 20, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Ep. 51 - What is the Ethnic Studies major?

In Episode 51 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Diana Johnson, Professor in the History and Ethnic Studies departments! What is the Ethnic Studies major? What do students learn in their classes? What career opportunities are there? Find out in this episode! Learn more about Ethnic Studies major ! E-mail: ethnicstudies@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Fa...

Apr 17, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Ep. 50 - A Conversation w/ Provost Rafik Mohamed

In Episode 50 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin is joined by Ed Mendoza, Director of Academic Advising to co-host this special 50th episode! We chat with Dr. Rafik Mohamed, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs! Learn about Dr. Mohamed's responsibilities to CSUSB, his path with majors, what it means to be a "steward of place" and his message to you, the CSUSB Coyote! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagra...

Apr 10, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Ep. 49 - What is the Master of Social Work?

In Episode 49 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with returning guest Dr. Carolyn McAllister, Director of the School of Social Work at CSUSB ! In Ep. 47, Dr. McAllister talked about the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW). In this episode, Dr. McAllister discusses the Master of Social Work (MSW)! What is the MSW? How is the MSW structured? What is the application process? Find out in this episode! Find out more about the MSW Program ! E-mail: SocialWork@csusb.edu Subscribe to th...

Mar 30, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Ep. 48 - What is the French major?

In Episode 48 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Elizabeth Martin, Professor in the World Languages & Literatures department! What is the French major? What do students learn in their classes? What career have graduates go into? How does Study Abroad factor into this? Learn more about the B.A. in French ! Contact: Dr. Martin, eamartin@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok...

Mar 24, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Ep. 47 - What is the Social Work major?

In Episode 47 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Carolyn McAllister, Director of the School of Social Work at CSUSB, about the BASW program! What is the Social Work major? What do students learn in this program? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in the BASW program? Find out in this episode! Visit the CSUSB School of Social Work website ! E-mail: SocialWork@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google ...

Mar 21, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Ep. 46 - What to know about Summer Session 2023!

In Episode 46 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Veronica Martinelli, Senior Program Specialist at CSUSB about everything you should know about Summer 2023! How many units can you take? Is financial aid available? When does summer start? Find out in this episode! For more information, check out the CSUSB Summer website! E-mail: summer@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csus...

Mar 17, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Ep. 44 - What is the Health Professions Advising Center?

In Episode 44 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Crystal Otubuah, Coordinator of the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC). What does it mean to be "med school" ready? How can I improve on application to med/professional school? What are other pathways to nursing? How do I know what prerequisites to take? Find out in this episode! For more information, check out the HPAC Resources page ! Schedule an appointment with HPAC! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Appl...

Mar 08, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Ep. 43 - What is the M.A. in Communication Studies?

In Episode 43 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Thomas (T.C.) Corrigan and Dr. Jo Anna Grant about the M.A. in Communication Studies! What are graduate students learning in the M.A. program? How is the program structured? What funding opportunities are there? What careers can a student head into? Find out in this episode! For more info, check out the Communication Studies Linktree . Questions? Contact Dr. Corrigan ( corrigan@csusb.edu ) or Dr. Grant ( jgrant@csusb.edu ) S...

Mar 03, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Ep. 42 - What is the Political Science major?

In Episode 42 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Scot Zentner, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science! What is the Political Science major? What minors are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Political Science? Find out in this episode! For more information, check out the Political Science website. Learn more about the Political Science faculty . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Googl...

Feb 25, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Ep. 41 - What is the Psychology major?

In Episode 41 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Michael Lewin, Professor and Department Chair of Psychology! What is the Psychology major? What skills will students obtain from their classes? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Psychology? Find out in this episode! For more information, check out the Psychology website . Learn more about the Psychology faculty . Psychology department contact: psychology@csusb.edu Subscribe to the ...

Feb 21, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Ep. 40 - What is the Sociology major?

In Episode 40 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Ethel Nicdao, Professor and Department Chair of Sociology! What is the Sociology major? What skills will students obtain from their classes? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Sociology? Find out in this episode! For more information, check out the Sociology website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram &am...

Feb 15, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep. 39 - What is the Communication Studies major?

In Episode 39 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with a faculty panel from the Communication Studies department. What is the Communication Studies major? What concentrations are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Comm Studies? Find out in this episode! Thank you to the Communication Studies faculty for this interview: Associate Professor T.C. Corrigan Professor Brian Heisterkamp Assistant Professor Theo Mazumdar Associate Professo...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep. 38 - What is the Philosophy major?

In Episode 38 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Professor Kaitlyn Creasy from the Philosophy department! What is the Philosophy major? What minors are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Philosophy? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Philosophy major, visit their website ! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusba...

Feb 06, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep. 37 - What is the Theatre Arts major?

In Episode 37 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Professor Tom Provenzano from the Theatre Arts department! What is the Theatre Arts major? What concentrations are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Theatre Arts? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Theatre Arts major, visit their website ! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & T...

Jan 31, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep. 36 - Answering Your Financial Aid Questions

In Episode 36 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Patricia Aguilera, Financial Wellness Advisor. Am I eligible for aid? What is work study? What's the difference between the Pell Grant and Cal Grant? Get your questions answered! Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising Twitter - @csusb_advising Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify...

Jan 17, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep. 35 - What are Physics and Astronomy?

In Episode 35 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Matteo Crismani from the Physics department! What is the Physics major? What is the Astronomy minor? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students? Find out in this episode! For more information about Physics and Astronomy, visit the Physics department website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusba...

Oct 06, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep. 34 - What is the Kinesiology major?

In Episode 34 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Nicole Dabbs from the Kinesiology department! What is the Kinesiology major? What concentrations are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in Kinesiology? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Kinesiology major, visit the Kinesiology website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik...

Sep 26, 202220 min

Ep. 33 - What is the Geology major?

In Episode 33 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Claire Todd about Geological Sciences! What is the Geology major? What concentrations are offered? What career opportunities are there? What resources are there for students in the Geology major? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Geology major, visit the Geological Sciences website . You also reach Dr. Todd at claire.todd@csusb.edu Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more...

Sep 20, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep. 32 - What is the Career & Technical Education major?

In Episode 32 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Viktor Wang about the Career and Technical Studies major, also known as Career and Technical Education (CTE). What is the CTE major? What career opportunities are there? What are the industry sectors? What resources are available? Find out in this episode! For more information about CTE, please visit the Career and Technical Education website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follo...

Sep 07, 202224 min

Ep. 31 - How can the Career Center help you?

In Episode 31 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Career Counselor Sarai Maldonado from the Career Center. What resources does the Career Center offer? What should you do each year at CSUSB to explore majors and careers? Visit the Career Center website , call their office at (909) 537-5250, or e-mail at careercenter@csusb.edu. Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook ...

Aug 07, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep. 30 - What is the Arabic major?

In Episode 30 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Dany Doueiri about the Arabic, Literature, and Culture major! What is the Arabic major? What career opportunities and internship opportunities are there? What resources are there are students in the Arabic major? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Arabic major, visit the World Languages department website for Arabic . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on ...

Jun 19, 202221 min

Ep. 29 - What is the Anthropology major?

In Episode 29 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Anthropology Department Chair, Dr. Wesley Niewoehner! What is the Anthropology major? What career opportunities and internship opportunities are there? What resources does the Anthropology Department have? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Anthropology major, visit the Anthropology Department website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Insta...

Jun 05, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep. 28 - What is the Math major?

In Episode 28 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Math Department Chair, Dr. Madeleine Jetter! What is the Mathematics major? What career opportunities are there? What resources does the Math Department have? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Math major, visit the Math Department website . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising a...

May 30, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ep. 27 - What is the History major?

In Episode 27 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with History Department Chair, Dr. Tiffany Jones! What is the History major? What career opportunities are there? What resources does History have? Find out in this episode! For more information on the History major, visit the CSUSB History Department . Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising and Academic ...

May 22, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep. 26 - What is the Economics major?

In Episode 26 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Economics Department Chair, Professor Daniel MacDonald! What is the Economics major? What career opportunities are there? What resources does Economics have? Find out in this episode! For more information on the Economics major, visit the CSUSB Economics Department website or call (909) 537-5511. Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csus...

May 09, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep. 25 - Everything you should know about summer!

In Episode 25 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin chats with Veronica Crossley Follow the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising and Academic Services Twitter - @csusb_advising Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram - @csusbadvising Tik Tok - @csusbadvising YouTube - @csusbadvising https://csusbadvising.buzzspr...

Mar 13, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep. 24 - Dr. Dany Doueiri - Professor, Arabic Language & Culture

In Episode 24 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin continues his series by interviewing faculty at CSUSB. Matt's next guest in this series is Dr. Dany Doueiri from the World Languages & Literatures Department! Follow the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising and Academic Services Twitter - @csusb_advising Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more!...

Feb 27, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep. 23 - Dr. Larry R. Hygh, Jr. - Communication Studies

In Episode 23 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin starts a new series by interviewing faculty at CSUSB. Matt's first guest in this series is Dr. Larry R. Hygh, Jr. from the Communication Studies department! Check out Dr. Hygh's website ! Need to still submit a permission request ? Census date is the deadline (Feb. 18th, 2022). Follow the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising ...

Feb 13, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep. 22 - Advising Changes and How it Benefits You

In Episode 22 of the CSUSB Advising Podcast, Matt Markin interviews Sara DeMoss from the Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising office about being Director of Mentoring & College Advising, how the advising structure has changed at CSUSB, how students can benefit, the new advising drop-ins, and advice for students. Follow the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvising Facebook - CSUSB Advising and Academi...

Jan 16, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 22
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