Elizabeth (Libby) Larsen, PhD

I am a Professor of Sociology at PennWest University, where I teach the fundamental building blocks of introductory sociology, theory, and research methods, as well as specialized learning experiences in the field. Students consider the relationship between the individual and society, and learn how sociological research and analysis can reveal the social forces that shape individual lives and interactions.

Familiarity with the fundamentals of conflict resolution has become essential in all arenas of modern life. To meet this need for our students, I developed the graduate-level certificate in Conflict Resolution. I teach for this post-baccalaureate certificate and maintain its curriculum. The certificate’s undergraduate-level counterpart is coming soon.

With a career devoted to teaching, scholarship, and service, I have enjoyed collaborations  with Carnegie Mellon University, Magee Women’s Hospital, and various social service and mental health services agencies in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

 

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