Advising is an important part of college education as it ensures students make progress towards their degree(s) and have a chance to consult with faculty members about opportunities to expand their skill sets and establish career goals.
At the Department of International Relations, it is expected that students will meet with their advisor multiple times throughout their college career. If you are unsure who your advisor is or where to turn to for advising needs, please see below for more information.
If you are an M.A. student or are part of the SF State Scholars Blended Program, please see Prof. Skonieczny.
If you are an International Relations major or have only an International Relations minor declared, please see the advisor you are assigned by last name below.
Please see your minor coordinator if you are earning a minor or certificate in:
- Migration and Refugee Studies
- Global Peace, Human Rights, and Justice Studies
- Middle East and Islamic Studies
- South Asian Studies
- African Studies
- European Studies
- Latin American Studies
Tips for Advising
Watch this short informative video to learn more about advising in the Department of International Relations with Professors Jonathan Whooley and Anthony Pahnke.
Undergraduate Advisors
| Student Last Names & Minor Coordinator | Name | Office | |
| Prof. Banerjee | HUM 249 | banerjee@sfsu.edu | |
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Starting with A – B Pacific Studies minors |
Prof. Byun | HUM 267 | sbyun@sfsu.edu |
| Starting with C – F | Prof. Monshipouri | HUM 246 | mmonship@sfsu.edu |
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Starting with G – M European Studies Minors |
Prof. Siegel | HUM 331 | snsiegel@sfsu.edu |
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Migration and Refugee Studies Certificate Global Peace, Human Rights, and Justice Studies minors South Asian minors Latin American Studies minors African Studies minors |
Prof. Ellis | HUM 280 | bellis@sfsu.edu |
| On Sabbatical Fall 2024 | Prof. Pahnke | HUM 259 | anthonypahnke@sfsu.edu |
| On Sabbatical Fall 2024-Spring 2025 | Prof. Darling | HUM 427 | juanitad@sfsu.edu |
| Starting with N – RE | Prof. Tsygankov | HUM 526 | andrei@sfsu.edu |
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Starting with RE – Z Middle East and Islamic Studies minors |
Prof. Volk | HUM 576 | lvolk@sfsu.edu |
Graduate Advisors
| Student Last Names | Name | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
All Graduate Students SF Scholars/Blended |
Prof. Skonieczny | HUM 452 | askonie@sfsu.edu |
Undergraduate Advising
Majors in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts (LCA) should consult with two advisors each semester:
- an advisor in the major and
- a general education and university requirements advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Center
Students who are completing a minor or an additional major should see an advisor in those programs as well.
Graduate Advising
- View our Master in Arts page and view the Graduate Advising tab.
- The Division of Graduate Studies offers counseling and advising regarding issues ranging from applications to graduation.