Full Time Faculty
Appelrouth, Scott - Associate Professor
Interests: Sociology of Culture, Social Movements, Social Theory
Education: Ph.D. (2000) New York University M.A. (1995) New York University B.S. (1986) Virginia Commonwealth University
Contact: SN 316 - ext. 3292 - scott.a.appelrouth@csun.edu
Baird-Olson, Karren - Associate Professor
American Indian Studies Coordinator, American Indian Studies
Interests: Race and Ethnic Relations, Criminology
Education: Ph.D. (1994) University of New Mexico M.A. (1984) University of Montana B.S. (1962) Montana State University
Contact: SH 158 & SN 313 - ext. 3920 - karren.bairdolson@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Ballard, James David (Dave) - Associate Professor
Interests: Terrorism, Criminology, Political Sociology, ResearchMethods
Education: Ph.D. (2000) University of Nevada, Las Vegas M.A. (1992) Jacksonville State University (Political Science & Economics) B.A. (1991) Jacksonville State University
Contact: SN 306 - ext. 2009 - james.ballard@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Bierman, Alex - Assistant Professor
Interests: Religion, Health, Family, Aging, Social Psychology, Quantitative Methods
Education: Ph.D. (2007) University of Maryland, M.A. (2002) University of Maryland, B.S. (1994) University of Oregon
Contact: SH 336 - ext 7198 - alex.bierman@csun.edu
Boyns, David - Assistant Professor
Interests: Theory, Social Psych., Culture, Emotions, Social Interaction, Mass Media
Education: Ph.D. (2004) University of California, Riverside M.A. (1997) University of California, Riverside B.A. (1990) University of California, Irvine (Soc, Anthro, Psych)
Contact: SN 337 - ext. 6803 - david.boyns@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
DeBose, Herman- Professor and Chair
Interests: Diversity and Discrimination in the workplace. • Interracial Marriage and relationships. • Juvenile delinquency. • HIV and Aids among people of color.
Education: Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Social Welfare MSW, University of Southern California, BS, North Carolina A & T State University, Sociology
Contact: SN 321 - ext. 3591 - hdebose@csun.edu
Denissen, Amy- Assistant Professor
Interests: Gender, Social Psychology, Qualitative Methodology, and Work
Education: Ph.D. (2006) University of California, Los Angeles M.A. (1997) Syracuse University B.A. (1995) University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Contact: SN 308 - ext. 4894 - amy.denissen@csun.edu
Edles, Laura Desfor - Associate Professor
Interests: Social Theory, Culture, Inequality, Race/Ethnicity
Education: Ph.D. (1990) University of California, Los Angeles M.A. (1984) University of California, Los Angeles B.A. (1981) University of California, Santa Barbara
Contact: SN 309 - ext. 4994 - laura.d.edles@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Elias, Veronica - Professor
Interests: Human Sexuality, Marriage and Family, Theory
Education: Ph.D. (1973) Indiana University M.A. (1967) Indiana University B.A. (1965) Southern Illinois University
Contact: SN 309 - ext. 3298 - veronica.elias@csun.edu
Godard, John Ellington (Ellis) - Assistant Professor
Interests: Sociology of Law & Social Control, Research Methods / Statistics, Internet Studies
Education: Ph.D. (2005) University of Virginia M.A. (1995) University of Virginia B.A. (1993) University of Virginia (Sociology, Government, & Philosophy)
Contact: SN 333 - ext. 4050 - egodard@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Jeffries, Vincent - Professor
Interests: Theory, Stratification, Family
Education: Ph.D. (1968) University of California, Los Angeles M.A. (1962) California State University, Northridge B.A. (1960) California State University, Northridge
Contact: SN 238 - ext. 2141
Jensen, Vickie - Associate Professor
Interests: Criminological Theory, Gender & Crime, Corrections, Methods, Social Inequality
Education: Ph.D. (1997) University of Colorado, Boulder M.A. (1991) University of Oklahoma B.A. (1988) University of Oklahoma
Contact: SN 239 - ext. 3293- vickie.jensen@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Lopez, David - Associate Professor
Interests: Criminology, Ethnoracial Issues, Immigration, Health & Well Being
Education: Ph.D. (1996) Michigan State University M.A. (1987) Oakland University B.A. (1981) University of California, Santa Barbara
Contact: SN 312 - ext. 3297 - david.lopez@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Pih, Kay Kei-ho - Assistant Professor
Interests: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Theory
Education: Ph.D. (2004) University of California, Riverside M.A. (1999) University of California, Riverside B.A. (1997) New York University
Contact: SN 311 - ext. 3294 - kay.pih@csun.edu
Prata, Ana - Assistant Professor
Interests: Political Sociology, Social Movements, Gender and Sexuality, Theory, Comparative and Historical Sociology, Qualitative Methods, Network Analysis, Southern Europe
Education: Ph.D.(2007)University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. B.A.(1996) New University of Lisbon, Lisbon Portugal
Contact: ext. 3296 - ana.prata@csun.edu
Prather, Jane E. - Professor
Interests: Qualitative Methodology, Sex & Gender, Family
Education: Ph.D. (1971) University of California, Berkeley M.A. (1964) University of Kansas B.A. (1962) University of Kansas
Contact: SN ___ - ext. 3591 - jprather@csun.edu
Rich, Harvey E. - Professor
Interests: Quantitative Methodology, Environmental Sociology, Sex & Gender
Education: Ph.D. (1972) Purdue University M.S. (1968) Purdue University (Physics) B.S. (1965) Alfred University (Physics)
Contact: SN ___ - ext. 7478 - : hrich@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Schutte, Jerald G. - Professor
Interests: Quantitative Methodology, Social Psychology, Technology & Society
Education: Ph.D. (1974) University of California, Los Angeles M.A. (1971) University of California, Los Angeles B.A. (1969) University of California, Los Angeles
Contact: SH 107 - ext. 4049- jschutte@csun.edu
Shaw, Victor - Professor
Interests: Crime, deviance, social control, organizational behavior, education, public policy
Education: Ph.D. (1994) University of Hawaii, Manoa (Sociology) M.A. (1986) Wuhan University (Philosophy) B.A. (1983) Wuhan University (Chemistry)
Contact: SN 317 - ext. 7311 - victor.shaw@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)
Sneden, Lawrence - Professor
Interests: World Conflict, Theory, Popular Culture, Social Psychology, Family
Education: Ph.D. (1968) Michigan State University M.A. (1963) Michigan State University B.A. (1960) Michigan State University
Contact: ST 205 - 677-7430 - larry.sneden
Wang, Wen (Wendy) - Professor
Interests: Quantitative Methodology, Race/Ethnic Relations, Stratification
Education: Ph.D. (1993, University of California, Los Angeles M.A. (1989) University of California, Los Angeles B.A. (1981) Bejing Normal University
Contact: SN 315 - ext. 3597 - wwang@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) - Recent Publications
Winters, Loretta - Associate Professor
Interests: Biracial Identity, Medical Rights of Pregnant Teenagers, Natural Disasters
Education: Ph.D. (1994) University of California, Riverside M.A. (1989) University of California, Riverside B.A. (1985) University of California, Riverside
Contact: SN 339 - ext. 7408 - loretta.winters@csun.edu - Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)