Richard L. Newtson, Ph.D.
Sociologist Adjunct & Part-Time Faculty
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rik-newtson-b5a713264
Primary Sociology Courses Taught (High-Frequency / Core)
Introduction to Sociology (taught consistently for over 25 years; on-campus and online)
Social Problems
Social Psychology
Sociological Theory / Social Theory
Social Research Methods
Race and Ethnic Relations
Racism, Sexism, and Ageism
Sociology of the Family
Sociology of Aging / Social Gerontology
Sociology of Deviance
Additional Sociology & Applied Courses
Culture and Society
Sociology of Gender
Violence and Society
Domestic Abuse
Sociology of Religion
Sociology of Formal Organizations
Sociology of Occupations and Professions
Sociology of the Life Course
Sociology of Drugs and Alcohol
Applied Social Psychology
Sociology Capstone
Sociology of Pop Culture
Urban Legends; Utopias and Dystopias
Sociology of Terrorism
Teaching Experience (Selected)
Professor of Sociology, Columbus State University (1998–2024)
Lecturer (Remote), Landmark College (2020–2022)
Assistant Professor of Sociology & Social Work, National University Kyiv Mohyla Academy (1996–1998)
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Eastern Oregon State College (1995–1996)
Teaching Modalities & Pedagogy
Face-to-face instruction (30 years)
Online instruction: asynchronous and synchronous (24 years)
Hybrid and accelerated formats
ADDIE and scaffolding-based course design
Quality Matters–certified online course development
Teaching neurodivergent learners