For thousands of Toros, the end of the spring 2013 semester marked the completion of their degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. Many will now enter the workforce for the first time, or seek to change their careers thanks to their newly minted degrees. For still others, the academic road continues.
Below is a listing of students who have been accepted into post graduate programs throughout the state, country, and world. The list reflects their choice at time of publication. In some cases, when a decision had not been made yet, we posted where they have been accepted
We wish them and the entire Class of 2013 the best in their future endeavors.
College of Arts and Humanities
Africana studies
David Turner, III (Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), master’s program in education, higher education emphasis, University of Pennsylvania
Heidi Sue De Leon (McNair Scholar), master’s program in religion and social change, Claremont-Lincoln University
Art
Kellan King (Summa Cum Laude), master’s program in studio art, California State University, Chico
English
Allison Burch (Summa Cum Laude), master’s program in library science, San Jose State
History
Frank Cook, accepted into teacher credential program, University of California, Irvine
Christina Gomez, accepted into Thomas Cooley Law School, Michigan
Richardo Huete, accepted into master’s program in history, California State University, Los Angeles
Jason Moore (Cum Laude), accepted into master’s program in history, California State University, Long Beach
Natasha Rioux, accepted into master’s program in humanities, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Interdisciplinary studies
Alaina Howard (McNair Scholar), master’s program in higher education, California State University, Fullerton
Julie Montes, master’s program in education, counseling, Chapman University
Nick Thomas (Magna Cum Laude), master’s program in social work, social welfare specialization, University of California, Los Angeles
Jacqueline Roman Rivera (Magna Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), master’s program in education, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Theatre Arts
Chanada Turner (Honors in a Major), master’s program in dance, Hollins University
College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology
Patricia Alonzo (Cum Laude), master’s program in anthropology, Mesoamerican archaeology specialization, California State University, Los Angeles
Randall Parsons, master’s program in English, children’s literature specialization, San Diego State University
Diana Ochoa, master’s program in anthropology, archaeology specialization, California State University, Northridge
Alexxandra Salazar (Magnum Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), master’s program in anthropology, Northern Illinois University
Kassie Sugimoto, master’s program in anthropology, forensic anthropology specialization, North Carolina State University
Behavioral Science
Zipora Gipson, master’s program in social work, Clark Atlanta University
Biology
Michelle de la Cruz (Summa Cum Laude), Ph.D. program in pharmacy, University of Southern California
Cynthia Fait (Magna Cum Laude), master’s program in environmental science, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Peter Tellez, Jr., Ph.D. program in ecology, Tulane University
Antonio Zamudio (MARC Scholar), Ph.D. program in microbiology/immunology, Indiana University Biomedial Gateway Program.
Biochemistry
Alisha Coffey (Magnum Cum Laude, MARC Scholar), Ph.D. program in biology and biomedical sciences, University of Northern Carolina at Chapel Hill
Computer Science
Pedro Valles, master’s program in computer engineering, University of Southern California.
Geography
Kim Duran, master’s program in environment science, California State University, Los Angeles
Ri Ek, master’s program in geology, California State University, Northridge
Rogelio Flores, master’s program in geography, California State University, Long Beach
Russell Hartranft, master’s program in geology, California State University, Northridge
Mathematics
Aaron Hoffman, master’s program in mathematics, Cal Poly Pomona
Political Science
Tené Green, master’s program in public administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Psychology
Jasmine Board, master’s program, marriage and family therapy, Pepperdine University
Bethany J. Dawson (Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, Alliant University California School of Professional Psychology
Henry Flores, master’s program in education, higher education emphasis, California State University, Fullerton
Michael Gomez (McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in cognitive psychology, University of Nevada at Reno.
Omar Gomez, Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, Alliant University California School of Professional Psychology.
Sandra Heib (Magna Cum Laude), master’s program, social work, University of Southern California.
Jerrie Jones, master’s program in social work, University of California, Los Angeles.
Hugh Leonard (MBRS Scholar), master’s program in clinical psychology, California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Fred Pasquarella (Cum Laude, Honors in the Major), master’s program in psychology, California State University, Fullerton.
Sergio Ramirez, master’s program in social work, California State University, Stanislaus.
John Wang, master’s program in healthcare, California State University, Long Beach.
Kelly Whaling (Summa Cum Laude, MARC Scholar), master’s program in clinical psychology, California State University, Northridge.
Sociology
Erik Aguilar (Cum Laude), master’s program in education, specializing in social and cultural analysis of education, California State University, Long Beach
Brandon Finlay (Cum Laude, McNair Scholar), Ph.D. program in sociology, Indiana University at Bloomington
Carmen Martinez (Cum Laude; McNair Scholar), master’s program in social service administration, University of Chicago
College of Business Administration and Public Policy
Business Administration
Daisy Beltran (Athlete), master’s program in business administration, California State University, Long Beach
College of Professional Studies: School of Health and Human Services
Human Services
Rita Cuevas (Magna Cum Laude), master’s program in social work, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Sandra Cuevas (Summa Cum Laude), master’s program in social work, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Physical Education
Matthew Cain (Magnum Cum Laude, Athlete), master’s program in kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton
Raquel Garcia, single-subject teaching credential program, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Donald Jenkins, Jr., multi-subject teaching credential program, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Anastasia Lyons, master’s program in physical education, emphasis in administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Pedro Luis Miranda, Jr., master’s program in counseling, emphasis in student development in higher education, California State University, Long Beach
Jesus Nieto, teaching credential program, emphasis in physical education, California State University, Long Beach
Astyne Price (Athlete), teaching credential program, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Jacqueline Soria, teaching credential program, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Janelle Christine Uht (Cum Laude), master’s program in occupational therapy, Loma Linda University
Ray Villanueva, Jr., master’s program in special education, and teaching credential program, California State University, Dominguez Hills
College of Professional Studies: School of Nursing
Nursing
Patricia Alvarez, doctor of nursing practice program, California State University, Fresno
