Department of Sociology & Criminology

How societies, institutions, and justice systems really work — studied with data and a critical eye.

Sociology and criminology reveal the patterns behind social life and justice. The department combines sociology and criminology, with faculty studying inequality, institutions, crime, and justice using rigorous social-science methods.

Students build research and analytical skills that lead to careers in criminal justice, social services, research, and graduate study.

Dr. Medora Barnes

Chair of Sociology & Criminology; Professor

Medora Barnes is a Professor/Chair in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.
Sean Chaplin

Associate Professor

Sean Chaplin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.
Katie Knoll-Frey

Associate Professor

Katie Knoll-Frey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.
Richard Clark, Ph.D.

Lecturer

Richard Clark is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.
Gloria Vaquera, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Gloria Vaquera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.
Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, Ph.D.

Professor

Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University.