Julie Stokes, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Psychology

Teaching interests: Social Psychology, Psychology of Women, Psychology of African Americans, Social Psychology of Ethnic Minority Groups

Research interests: Dr. Julie E. Stokes engages in research designed to understand the full range of Interpersonal Violence. Specific fields of inquiry explored by Dr. Stokes include Intimate Partner Violence, Dating/Courtship Violence, Psychological Maltreatment/Aggression/Abuse. Additionally, Dr. Stokes research interests also include cultural and gender influences on various social phenomenon.

Brief biography: Dr. Julie E. Stokes is the Chair in the Department of Afro-Ethnic studies and a Professor in Psychology.  She teaches courses in African American Studies, African American psychology, the Social Psychology of Ethnic Minority Groups, and the socialization experiences of racial and ethnic groups living in the United States, Research Methods, African American and Ethnic Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, as well as other numerous topics. Dr. Stokes has a strong commitment to the enterprise of teaching and to the objective of student learning. This is demonstrated through her involvement with instructing students on Cultural Awareness of Violence Against Women, involvement with the McNair Scholars Program, activities as a Student Mentor Program and as faculty advisor for several student groups.