Social Sciences

Dr. David Locher

(Department Head)

Sociology  (Theory, Social Psychology)

Ph.D. Sociology, Kent State University

M.A. Sociology, Kent State University

B.G.S. Kent State University

  • Office: Webster Hall room 245
  • Phone: (417) 625.9565
  • Email: Dr. Locher

Winner of the Outstanding Teacher Award (2012)

Teaching and Research interests:

Anything related to subcultures. Dr. Locher has written papers, articles, and a textbook about collective behavior (riots, fads, etc.), custom car enthusiasts, musicians, and several other related topics. Dr. Locher is the author of Collective Behavior (Prentice-Hall, 2002)

Courses Dr. Locher teaches:

  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Cults in the U.S. (summers only)
  • Social Interaction
  • Deviant Behavior
  • Collective Behavior
  • Sociological Theory

Dr. Locher's Book:

Collective Behavior

Fun facts

Dr. Locher worked his way through college as a dishwasher, a cashier, a fence installer, and an airport line crew member as well as a semi-professional guitar player. His hobby is building traditional-style custom 1950s cars in his home shop.

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