Ph.D., Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2024
M.S., Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2020
B.A., Sociology & Community Studies, University of California-Santa Cruz, 2013

Bio:

Dr. Lucas Wiscons joined Northern State University in 2024 as an assistant professor.  He taught previously at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  His research focuses on police-civilian interaction, criminal case processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the use of science and technology in the criminal justice system. Dr. Wiscons has taught classes in sociology, criminal justice, social psychology, and research methods. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Wiscons managed a law firm in San Diego, California that specializes in matters involving criminal and immigration law as well as appellate litigation. Dr. Wiscons particularly enjoys involving students in his research and mentoring undergraduates interested in pursuing independent study, honors projects, and graduate school.

NORTHERN Courses

(Current, Previous & Scheduled)

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Prisons and Penology
• Community Corrections
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• American Extremism and Domestic Terrorism
• Criminalizing Mental Illness
• Cybercriminology
• AI and Algorithms in Criminal Justice

UW-Madison Courses

• Social Psychology
• Criminal Justice in America
• Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
• Statistics for Social Scientists
• Talk & Social Interaction
• Criminal-Legal Interaction