Yvonne M Vissing
Professional Details
| Title: | Visiting Professor |
| Office: | None |
| Phone: | None |
| Email: | yvonne.vissing@salemstate.edu |
| Resume: | Yvonne M Vissing [DOC 145KB] |
| Website: | http://www.salemstate.edu/~yvissing |
Spring Courses
| Cat. # | Term | Course # | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | 01 | SOC320 | Violence and Children |
| 1853 | 02 | SOC320 | Violence and Children |
| 1854 | 01 | SOC365 | Grant Writing and Evaluation Research in the Social Sciences |
| 1855 | 01 | SOC370 | Seminar: Issues in the Sociology of Children |
| 1917 | S1 | SOC349 | Medical Sociology |
| 1924 | W1 | SOC206 | Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis in Sociology |
| 3869 | 03 | SOC351 | Sociological Theory II |
| 3870 | 02 | SOC360 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences |
| 3994 | D1 | IDS375 | Research Practicum |
| 4113 | D1 | SOC310 | Education and Society |
| 4140 | D1 | SOC360 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences |
| 4143 | D1 | SOC715 | Sociology of the American Family |
| 4159 | D2 | SOC715 | Sociology of the American Family |
| 4212 | 02 | SOC520 | Internship in Sociology |
Professional Biography
Dr. Vissing received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Indiana University at Bloomington. She received her graduate degrees from Western Michigan University, and she was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. She is the author of four books with more forthcoming. Dr. Vissing is an expert in the area of homeless children and youth and works closely with the National Coalition for the Homeless. Founder of SSC's Center for Child Studies, she is active on the international level working for children's well-being.
Professional Interests
Social Stratification, particularly poverty and homelessness
Medical Sociology
Lifespan Issues, Sociology of Children, Family Sociology
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Peace and Justice
Responsibilities
Director SSU Center for Childhood and Youth Studies and Professor of Sociology
Selected Publications
See attached CV for detailed list of 6 books, chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals
Selected Presentations
See attached CV for detailed list of professional presentations
Personal Interests
Equestrian Activities, Dancing, Hiking, and Outdoor Activities