MCLA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA. - Majors & Departments History, Political Science & Geography

"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76

History, Political Science & Geography

Dr. Sharon M. Thomas

Contact Information:
Bowman Hall 218
(413) 662-5358
s.m.thomas@mcla.edu

Office Hours (Fall 2008):
Tuesday 2:00-3:30
Wednesday 2:00-3:30

Education:
B.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Courses offered in Spring 2009: Contemporary Issues in Society, World Regions and the New Global Order, Landscapes of Human Activities

Courses recently offered: Travel and Tourism

Areas of Interest in History/Political Science/Geography
World Regional Geography
Human Geography
Travel and Tourism
Teacher Training for Geography in K-12

Interests Outside the Field
Cooking-particularly diet foods and seafood recipes
Dining Out
Travel within the United States
Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, and Vegetarianism
PBS Television
The Stock Market

Recommended Web Sites
The Association of American Geographers' National Office: http://www.aag.org
National Council for Geographic Education Central Office: http://www.ncge.org