The University's faculty are selected for knowledge of their subject and their ability to share that knowledge in a vibrant, dynamic way. Students enjoy close working relationships with faculty due to the small class sizes, joint research projects, a caring atmosphere and the constant presence of dogs.

Faculty - Graduate Programs

Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
EdD, Nova Southeastern University - Education
MA, Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education

Sarah Brown, PhD
PhD, University of California, Davis - Genetics
MS, California Polytechnic State University - Biology

Stanley Coren, PhD
PhD, Stanford University - Psychology

Christa Coppola, PhD
PhD, Colorado State University – Animal Sciences

Deni Elliott, EdD
EdD, Harvard University - Philosophy of Education
MA, Wayne State University - Philosophy

Pamela Reid, PhD
PhD, University of Toronto - Psychology
MS, University of Alberta - Psychology

Gillian Squirrel, PhD
PhD, University of Bristol - Educational Sociology and Psychology
MBA, University of Birmingham - Public Sector Management

Faculty - Undergraduate Programs

Bonita M. Bergin, EdD
EdD, Nova Southeastern University - Education
MA, Sonoma State University (SSU) - Special Education, Early Childhood Education

Diane Brown
MPA, Sonoma State University - Nonprofit Mgmt.

Susan J. Caputo, DVM
DVM, University of Florida - Veterinary Medicine

Pamela Hogle
MS, Bergin University - Canine Life Sciences
MA, University of South Florida - Journalism and Media Studies

Marcia Rogers
MA, New York University - Rehabilitation, Psychology & Education
RN and BS, University of Arizona - Nursing

Gillian Squirrel, PhD
PhD, University of Bristol, Educational Sociology and Psychology
MBA, University of Birmingham - Public Sector Management

Jim Bergin
MS, Bergin University - Canine Life Sciences
BS, Humboldt State University - English

Laurel Scarioni
BS, Humboldt State University – Natural Resources Planning

Edward Ryska
MS, Northern Illinois University – Industrial Technology

Edwina Ryska
MS, Northern Illinois University – Education

Administration

Bergin University of Canine Studies' staff are dedicated working professionals, most of whom have attended the Service Dog Seminar, each of whom is committed to the mission of the University and to helping its students develop or expand their knowledge for scholarly or career purposes or to enhance their knowledge of their own specialties through the unique viewpoint provided by human-canine studies.

Bonita M. Bergin, Ed.D. - Founder and President
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
MA, Sonoma State University (SSU) - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
BA, SSU - English, Psychology, Social Science

Paul Dunn, Ph.D. - Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Ph.D., University of California: Santa Barbara - Education

Delores Ford - Admissions
BA, Sonoma State University - Business Management

Denise Getz - Chief Operating Officer
AA, Santa Ana College – Business Management

Rebecca Richardson - Development Director
BA, Simpson University - Liberal Studies

Marcia Rogers - Disability Officer
MA, NYU - Rehabilitation, Psychology & Education
RN and BS, University of Arizona - Nursing