Jason Karsky

Dr. Jason Karsky is a Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Wayne State College. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology (South Dakota State University, 1999), M.S. in Criminal Justice (St. Cloud State University, 1995), and B.S. in Criminal Justice (University of North Dakota, 1993). His expertise spans juvenile delinquency, correctional systems, emergency management, and sociological theories like social construction of reality.

• Teaching Focus: Juvenile Delinquency, Correctional Institutions, Community-Based Corrections, Emergency Management
• Research Interests: Violent Crime Analysis, Emergency Management Strategies, Sociological Impacts of Criminal Justice Policies

He serves on the Service-Learning Advisory Committee and Crisis Management Committee at WSC, and actively contributes to local governance as a Wayne City Council member. Awards include the GPSA Excellence in Service Award (2011) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions.