Julie Mikles-Schluterman

Julie Mikles-Schluterman is a Professor at Arkansas Tech University within the College of Arts and Humanities. She holds a BA from Arkansas Tech University and earned both her MA and PhD from the University of Tennessee, establishing her academic foundation in sociological disciplines.

Her research concentrates on gender dynamics within criminological contexts, family structures, health sociology, and social identity theories. These interests directly inform her teaching portfolio, which prominently features courses like Sociology of Gender (SOC 4023), Gender and Crime (CJ 4143/SOC 4143), and Sociology of Health and Illness (SOC 4053).

Her instructional responsibilities span core sociology curricula including Introductory Sociology (SOC 1003), The Family (SOC 3023), and Self and Society (SOC 3133), alongside specialized offerings such as the DCFS Internship (SOC 4993) that provides practical experience in child and family services.