Dr. Aaron Retteen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aaron Retteen is an Instructional Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law and serves as the Head of Scholarly Communications and Institutional Reporting. He holds a Juris Doctor from Florida State University School of Law and a Master's degree in Information Science from Florida State University Graduate School. Retteen’s expertise encompasses Copyright, Patent & Trademark Law, Library & Scholarship, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Scholarly Communications, Open Access Publishing, Digital Preservation, and Information Literacy. He is dedicated to empowering students by providing them with the knowledge and tools to become competent practitioners and independent critical thinkers. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of digital literacy in navigating the complexities of legal research. Prior to his academic career, Retteen focused on his education while also starting small businesses, gaining experience in web design and development, and working as a clerk in law firms. His interests include technology, gaming, programming, and various forms of media.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructional Associate Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Teach law courses and supervise academic programs.

Head Scholarly Communications & Institutional Reporting

2022-05-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Lead initiatives regarding scholarly communications and institutional reporting.

Instructional Assistant Professor

2017-09-01 — 2022-05-01

Texas A&M University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Engaged in teaching and legal scholarship.

Digital Services & Repository Librarian

2017-02-01 — 2017-07-01

Florida State University Libraries • Tallahassee, FL

Managed digital resources and library services.

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.