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Michelle Newton-Francis Senior Professorial Lecturer Sociology

Degrees
PhD, Sociology, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
MA, Applied Sociology & Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University
BS, Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University

Bio
Dr. Newton-Francis has research interests in work and organizations. She has worked a research associate for numerous programs funded by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense. Recently, she served as a legislative fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives working on policy related to human resources and management of federal law enforcement, regulation of synthetic drugs, higher education, and food deserts. Dr. Newton-Francis is the director of undergraduate studies for the department and regularly teaches courses on social research methods and the senior capstone.
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Teaching

Summer 2024

  • SOCY-100 U.S. Society in Global Persp

Fall 2024

  • SOCY-100 U.S. Society in Global Persp

  • SOCY-320 Intro to Social Research

  • SOCY-624 Intro to Qualitative Research

Spring 2025

  • SOCY-100 U.S. Society in Global Persp

  • SOCY-320 Intro to Social Research