Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Saint Joseph's University, specializing in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Her teaching emphasizes sociological thinking and understanding social/cultural diversity among future professionals. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Utah State University (2010) and prior degrees in Sociology (MS, 2006) and Spanish (MA, 1998), with academic excellence recognized through Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude distinctions.

• PhD, Utah State University, Sociology (2010)
• MS, Utah State University, Sociology (2006)
• MA, West Virginia University, Foreign Languages and Literatures-Spanish (2003)
• BA (Summa Cum Laude), Frostburg State University, Modern Foreign Languages and Literature (1998)
• Associate of Science (Magna Cum Laude), Allegany Community College (1996)

Her research explores how gender, ethnicity, and social class influence Latino migration patterns to new immigrant destinations. This work intersects with broader themes of cultural adaptation and socioeconomic dynamics. Outside academia, she co-leads a weekly Spanish-speaking campus event called Charlas and served as a Board Member for the Hands-on House Children's Museum of Lancaster.