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Scott Desmond
Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Scott Desmond received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington (Seattle) in 2004, and joined the Purdue University faculty in 2004.
Office Phone: (765) 494-4701
Email: sdesmond@purdue.edu
Specialization: Juvenile Delinquency, Criminology, Social Psychology.
Courses: Taught (Last two years)
SOC 421 - Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 324 - Criminology
SOC 391 - Juvenile Justice System
Dr. Desmond has published a number of articles that have appeared in journals such as Sociology of Religion, Sociological Spectrum, Teaching Sociology, and the Journal of Criminal Justice Education. He has also co-edited a book, Teaching and Learning in Large Classes. He has presented many papers at regional and national conferences, including the American Society of Criminology and the Association for the Sociology of Religion. Although his research focuses primarily on how adolescent religiosity influences juvenile delinquency, he also studies how neighborhood characteristics and self control contribute to crime, delinquency, and substance use.
Positions at Purdue University
Aug 2004 to present Assistant Professor of Sociology
Service to the Profession
Associate Editor, Teaching Sociology, 1998-2000
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