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and Criminal Justice at PLU in 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Washington University, and her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2012. As a faculty member, Gregson has taught and conducted research in the areas of deviance, gender, and qualitative research methods. Over the span of her career, she has published on such topics as teenage mothers, incarcerated mothers, and divorced women. Since

: Deviance An examination of social norms and the deviation of social norms. We explore power structures that determine what behavior is normative and deviant, the implications for individuals who deviate from norms, and social control structure in place to reinforce conformity. Prerequisite: SOCI 101, CRIM 102, or consent of instructor. (4) SOCI 378 : Consumption An examination of the relationship between goods, individuals, and society. The course deconstructs the social bases of consumption to better

acting provost. She collaborates with, supports and advises the President’s Council and Acting President Allan Belton on strategic planning for the academic division, including advising on new academic initiatives, faculty affairs, and advancing the academic mission and intellectual positioning of PLU. As a faculty member, Gregson has taught and conducted research in the areas of deviance, gender and qualitative research methods. Christian Caple Christian Caple is an award-winning, Tacoma-based

institutions, such as the economy, education, and criminal justice. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or consent of instructor. (4) SOCI 336 : Deviance A general introduction to a variety of nonconforming, usually secretive, and illegal behavior, such as corporate crime, drug dealing, prostitution, industrial spying, child abuse, and suicide, with emphasis on the conflict of values and life-experiences within a society. Prerequisite: SOCI 101, SOCI 201, or consent of instructor. (4) SOCI 378 : Consumption An

intellectual positioning of PLU. Gregson joined the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at PLU in 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Washington University, and her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2012. As a faculty member, Gregson has taught and conducted research in the areas of deviance, gender, and qualitative research methods. Over the span of her career, she has published on such topics

child is hurt or killed.” Following much vocational reflection, Packard decided a career in first response or law enforcement would be an ideal post-graduate plan. He enrolled in a course about deviance in fall 2016, taught by Professor of Sociology Joanna Gregson. That student-faculty relationship developed into valuable mentorship for the budding sociologist. Gregson said Packard’s capstone research elevated his aptitude for conducting interviews. “Landon blossomed as a qualitative interviewer

All Courses AICE 276 : Part-Time Internship A supervised educational experience in a work setting on