Brittany Anne Chozinski, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Honors Program Director
Moye Hall, Room 203
210-528-7119
bachozinski@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Violence, Trauma & Resiliency, Gender & Sexuality, Critical Theory, Sociology of Medicine, Community-Based Research, Qualitative Methods.
Teaching Philosophy
Emphasizing student-centered education, I foster socially responsible, autonomous thinkers through transparent, contextualized teaching, assessments, and collaborative learning.
Outside Interests
Combat sports, black & grey tattoos, woodworking, Disney, dachshunds, and family.
Awards
- Flashman Foundation Grant
Professional Certifications
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Education
- PhD - Sociology, the New School for Social Research
- Master of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Master of Philosophy - Sociology, the New School for Social Research