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Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
College of Liberal Arts


 

At Jackson State University, our Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of the intricacies of society, crime, and justice. OUr mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to excel in these dynamic fields.

Faculty and Staff

Department Chair

Dr. Thomas M. Kersen
Associate Professor
Teaching and Research Interest: Social Theory, Research Methods,
and Sociology of Religion Biography
Email: thomas.m.kersen@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2591
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 305

 

Criminal Justice and Sociology Programs Coordinator

Interim Coordinator (Vacant)

Faculty

Dr. Consandra McNeil
Professor
Teaching and Research Interest: Alcohol and Drugs Studies, Social Theory,
Marriage and the Family, and Social Problems Biography
Email: cosandra.mcneal@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2591
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 301

 

Dr. Etta F. Morgan 
Associate Professor
Teaching and Research Interest: Race and Gender Issues, Corrections and Sentencing, Capital Punishment
Email: etta.morgan@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2626
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 359

 

Dr. Xiaoli Su
Email: xiaoli.su@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-3014
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #360

 

Mr. Kevin Lavine
Instructor
Email: kevin.d.lavine@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-8296
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #364

 

Mrs. Tiffany Hoard
Assistant Professor
Email: tiffany.l.hoard@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-1475
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #309

 

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Mark Anthony
Email: mark.anthony@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-3011
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #370

 

Dr. Benjie Pittman
Email: benjie.l.pittman@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Mr. Anthony Moore
Email: anthony.l.moore@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Ms. Katrena Harris
Email: katrena.d.harris@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Ms. Gina Hamilton
Email: gina.e.hamilton@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #

 

Ms. Shanta Jones
Email: shanta.s.jones@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building

 

Dr. Alethea Pittman
Email: alethea.pittman@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Ms. Andrea Harris
Email: J00015042@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Dr. Kathryn Elvey
Email: J00974582@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Dr. Tanaucha Lewis
Email: J00119476@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Mr. Jacobi Grant
Email: J00532467@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2626

 

Alcohol and Drug Studies Center Staff

Ms. Nita Ambus
Impaired Driving Coordinator
Email: nita.j.ambus@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2513
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #302

 

Mr. Keith McMillian
Occupant Safety Coordinator
Email: keith.i.mcmillian@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2591
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building #306

 

Triniti Johnson
Email: triniti.l.johnson@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2094
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Building # 306

 

Staff

Ms. Chereigna Dixon, Administrative Assistant
Email:
Phone: 601-979-2031
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

RESOURCES

 

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PERSONNEL

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at 601-979-2031.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SOCIOLOGY

Location

Dollye E. Robinson Building
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217

Contact

Phone: 601-979-2031