Amanda Moras
Associate Professor
Associate Provost for Teaching & Learning
Office Location
Sociology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice
Melady Hall 202
Provost's Office
Melady Hall 202
Dr. Moras' professional interests include Racial and Ethnic Relations, Sociology of Violence, Gender, Sexualities, Labor and Immigration, Feminist Theory and Qualitative Methodologies.
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., Sociology, University of Florida, 2007
- Certificate of Women’s Studies and Gender Research, University of Florida, 2007
- MA, Sociology, University of Florida, 2005
- BA, Sociology William Patterson University, 2003
Teaching Responsibilities
- Introduction to Social Theory
- Applied Social Theory
- Diversity and Oppression
- The Sociological Imagination
- The Society and the Individual
- Sociology of Gender Research
Research Interests & Grants
- 2012 University Research and Creativity Grant, Investigation into the Occupational and Emotional Experiences of Sexual Assault Crisis Advocates
- 2009 Central Connecticut State University, Dean’s Research Initiative Grant
- 2009 Central Connecticut State University, Diversity Grant, Gender Identity and the Law
- 2006 University of Florida, Ruth McQuown Dissertation Award, Paying for Domestic Work: White Women Negotiating Race, Class and Privilege
Awards & Fellowships
- Sacred Heart University, Research and Creativity Course Release, 2011
- Sacred Heart University, Faculty Development Travel Award, 2011-2012
- Dickinson College, Faculty Research Award, 2007
- University of Florida, Vandiver Teaching Award, 2006