Patrick.Crowley
Education
B.A. Sociology
Northern Arizona University
M.A. Applied Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Biography
Patrick holds a master's degree in Applied Sociology from Northern Arizona University. He lived in Khon Kaen, Thailand from 2007-2008, where he first began working with education. From there, he has been teaching with Maricopa Community Colleges since 2008 and has also taught with Arizona State. He has taught the following courses:
- Introduction to Sociology
- Racial and Ethnic Relations
- Gender and Society
- Marriage and Families
- Drugs and Society
- Social Problems
- The Sociology of Sexuality
- Social Psychology
- The Sociology of Murder
- Social Change
- Migration and Culture
When Patrick isn't teaching sociology, he enjoys traveling, backpacking, photography, skateboarding, and snowboarding. He also loves learning individuals' narratives to enhance the shared understanding of the human experience. With his passion for exploring group dynamics, students will develop applications of sociology in their everyday lives.
Academic Interests
Stratification, Racial & Ethnic Relations, Gender, Sexuality, Deviance, Demography
College Service
2009-2010, Social Awareness Club
2021, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team
Affiliations
American Sociological Association
Pacific Sociological Association