College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advising
Office Hours


English Advising Office Hours


The English major offers four distinct emphases: Creative Writing, English Teaching, Literary Studies, and Professional and Technical Writing. Two advisors assist students in the English major by advising on major requirements, general education, university graduation requirements, major and university policies, and deadlines. A student is assigned an advisor based on the emphasis s/he selects.

Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and Professional and Technical Writing Emphases


Advisor: Susie Parkinson
Location: Taggart Student Center (TSC) Room 302 - USU campus map
Phone: 435.797.3883
E-mail: susie.parkinson@usu.edu

Monday-Friday

Appointments required
9:00am to 12:00pm (last appointment scheduled to begin at 11:30)
1:30pm to 4:00pm (last appointment scheduled to begin at 3:30)

English Teaching Emphasis


Advisor: Dan Mathews
Location: Taggart Student Center (TSC) Room 302 - USU campus map
Phone: 435.797.3883
E-mail: daniel.mathews@usu.edu

Dan also advises all students completing the English (Standard) and English Teaching minors.

Monday-Friday

Appointments required
9:00am to 12:00pm (last appointment scheduled to begin at 11:30)
1:30pm to 4:00pm (last appointment scheduled to begin at 3:30)


Please call 435.797.3883 to schedule an appointment.