Ellis Godard

Dr. Ellis Godard is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in sociology and government with a focus on social movements, deviance, and criminology. His research interests span social geometry, quantitative and qualitative methods, and contemporary topics like virtual reality, reality shows, and professionalism in pedagogy.

Dr. Godard teaches courses in research methods (e.g., SOC 364, SOC 690), criminology (e.g., SOC 434, SOC 355), and field studies (e.g., SOC 498). His doctoral work examined conflict management in online settings, combining content analysis and interviews. He is actively engaged in innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary research.

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