Dr. Kimberly Alexander Associate Professor of Sociology

Office

The Annex, Rm. 209
Tel: 570.484.2955
kalexand@lhup.edu

Office Hours for fall 2013:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm, Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm

Biography

In 2000 Dr. Alexander obtained her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of
North Texas with an emphasis in religion and a minor in statistics. Her research and dissertation focused on mental health and religion, and is entitled Emotional Health, Well-being, and Religion as Quest. 

Dr. Alexander wrote and received a grant from the United States Department of Justice for nearly $300,000 to help address violence against women on campus. Currently, Dr. Alexander is conducting research on libertarianism and the treatment of women by the medical establishment during the birthing process.

In 2012, Dr. Alexander co-authored an introduction to sociology textbook titled Sociology: A Contemporary Approach. In addition to the hard copy of the text, students can access their textbook from their computers, iPhones, and IPads.

Dr. Alexander enjoys close contact with her students and believes that challenging students will help them to become better students, more informed citizens, and aid in preparation for graduate school. She centers her teaching on helping students become better thinkers and seeks to aid them in reaching their academic potential. Dr. Alexander was awarded the Students’ Choice Award by the university Student Cooperative Council.

Dr. Alexander currently lives in the Lock Haven area with her husband, two children, dog Henry, and Stella, the family pig.

Dr. Alexander with children and Governor Corbett at Harrisburg Capital for bill signing ceremony.

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Sociology
• Sociological Theory
• Social Change (undergraduate and graduate)
• Medical Sociology
  
• Sociological Research
• Sociology of Religion (undergraduate and graduate)
• Urban and Rural Sociology
• Core Research Methods (graduate)