Joseph Sorgini, DPA
Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Civic Engagement
Office: 1 FC
Phone: (610) 647-4400 Ext: 3485
Email: jsorgini1@immaculata.edu
Education:
Doctor of Public Administration, West Chester University
M.S., Criminal Justice (Concentration in Homeland Security), Saint Joseph’s University
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Joseph A. Sorgini is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Immaculata University. Dr. Sorgini routinely teaches courses on criminology, juvenile delinquency, homeland security and a specialty course examining serial killers. Dr. Sorgini’s research interests lie in cybercrime, drones in law enforcement, juvenile delinquency, mental health issues in the criminal justice system and mass shootings. Dr. Sorgini obtained his Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Saint Joseph’s University and a Doctorate in Public Administration from West Chester University.
In his professional career, before becoming an assistant professor of Criminology, Dr. Sorgini created online courses for the delivery of a certificate program in Homeland Security at Montgomery County Community College, taught as an adjunct at a number of universities in the Philadelphia area and served one-term as the elected Constable for Towamencin Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. At Immaculata, Dr. Sorgini has created numerous courses for online delivery, created and is directing the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, and advises students within the Criminology undergraduate program.
Courses Taught:
- SOC 202- Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 217- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- SOC 256- Serial Killers
- SOC 267- Homeland Security
- SOC 307- Criminology
- SOC 308- Criminal Law and Procedure
- SOC 371- Seminar I: Methods
- SOC 415- Seminar II: Research
Research Interests:
Cybercrime
Drone Usage in Policing
Juvenile Delinquency
Mental Health Issues in the Criminal Justice System
Mass Shootings
Professional Memberships:
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
Dissertation:
Sorgini, J. A. (2021). Mental Health Issues Development in Law Enforcement Officers and Its Impact on Law Enforcement Agencies: The Need for Policies Focused on Law Enforcement Officers Mental Stability.