Engaging in research and teaching students about important topics in Sociology are some of the things Dr. Christina Pratt, Sociology professor on the Pleasantville campus, enjoys. Professor Pratt has been working at Pace University since the Fall of 2018. She teaches Sociology 102, “Introduction to Sociology;” Sociology 215, “Sociology of the Family;” and Sociology 240, “Work and Leisure.”
Along with Pace, Dr. Pratt has also taught at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility College Program Marymount Manhattan College/ Northeastern University since the Fall of 2022. She teaches Sociology 303, “Contemporary Social Theory;” Sociology 331, “Law and Society;” and IS 357, “Human Rights Law.”
Dr. Pratt relishes the opportunity to inspire and support her students in their endeavors.
“I am so proud of the students I meet in their first year, first semester, and thrilled to witness and contribute to the co-creation of lives of distinction, value and worth through internships and at graduation.”
Dr. Pratt enjoys keeping in touch with students after they finish their undergraduate studies.
“It is rewarding to support students’ advanced learning in law school and graduate programs and to maintain contact throughout the journey of aspirations fulfilled.”
Dr. Pratt shares important tips with students about how they can succeed in their classes.
“Do not hesitate to reach out to professors and peers for help with assignments; and especially, if anything interrupts active participation in courses, for example, illness, family obligations- email professors.”
Additionally, Dr. Pratt encourages students to keep up with their readings and assignments.
“Learn to navigate Pace Brightspace early and often to avoid missing assignments. Check course announcements several times each week.”
Dr. Pratt also advises students to cultivate the skills they need to reach their goals.
“Grow in knowledge and critical consciousness, accumulate leading edge skills in your field of study. Do and be what is of value and worth. [Occasionally], take a brain break.”
Dr. Pratt recommends that students participate in different events and activities at Pace. This is especially beneficial for students when they apply to different graduate degree programs.
“Be an engaged and activated citizen of the Pace University community. Get involved. Shine with excellence, leadership, and service! Good for your mind and spirit and on law school and graduate school applications, too!”
On top of being a professor, Dr. Pratt has held various positions in research. From 2007 to 2015, she was the Director of the Field School in Methods of Social Research at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY 10962. From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Pratt was the Senior Research Consultant at the India Youth Foundation, located in Mumbai, India. In this position, she participated in research on youth empowerment for the International Olympic Committee. Since 2020, Dr. Pratt has been working in Evaluation Research for the New York State Office of Court Administration and Family Treatment Courts.
Dr. Pratt has also been the recipient of different fellowships. She has been awarded Fulbright Fellowships to India and Pakistan. In addition, she has received the Joseph J. Malone Faculty Fellowships to Tunisia, Jordan, Syria, Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Iraq.
In her spare time, Dr. Pratt enjoys spending time with her friends and family. “I love my family (including the 15-year-old pug, Tazi), grateful for dear friends across my life, and I value my commitments to community service and research on family well-being.”
She also likes being outdoors. “I love walking in nature, honoring Mother Earth, her mighty trees, rivers, oceans, and wildlife. I am grateful to live and work in the beautiful Hudson Valley.”