About Social Sciences and Criminal Justice at MDC Kendall
In its broadest definition, social science is a branch of science that studies human behavior, human societies, and social relationships. The field encompasses a wide range of disciplines and subject matters, including politics, law, history, psychology, and sociology.
The department of Social Sciences and Criminal Justice at Kendall campus offers the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree with a pathway to Anthropology, Criminal Justice Administration, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, and Sociology. Courses for these programs are offered every semester, as well as Student Life Skills (SLS) courses that are designed to help students succeed in college. Classes vary from traditional face-to-face format to blended (half face-to-face, half online).
Some of the classes required for MDC's Addiction Studies C.C. Certificate and the A.S. degrees in Criminal Justice Technology-Generic, Crime Scene Technology-Crime Scene Investigation, and Paralegal Studies are also available at Kendall campus.
The Social Sciences department at Kendall campus can be found in room 6206, which is located in Building 6 on the second floor.
Student Associations and Clubs
Psychology Student Association
The Psychology Student Organization (PSA) is a student driven, academic organization intended to expose students to the field of psychology and psychology related topics.
Psi Beta Honor Society
Psi Beta is a national honor society in psychology for community colleges. The mission of Psi Beta is professional development of psychology students through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
Criminal Justice Club
This club promotes awareness and interest in the many Criminal Justice fields that are available to students. It is open to all MDC students, regardless of their major.
Academic Programs
Anthropology
Associate in Arts
Criminal Justice
Associate in Arts
History
Associate in Arts
International Relations
Associate in Arts
Political Science
Associate in Arts
Pre-Law
Associate in Arts
Psychology
Associate in Arts
Public Administration
Associate in Arts
Faculty and Staff
| Name | Position | Phone Number | Room Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Arias | Department Chairperson | 305-237-2215 | 6206 | marias5@mdc.edu |
| Nadia Rimarachin Back | Assistant to the Department Chairperson | 305-237-2215 | 6206 | nrimarac@mdc.edu |
| Alanis Rodriguez | Secretary | 305-237-2215 | 6206 | arodri71@mdc.edu |
| Luisa Leon | SLS Specialist/Academic Advisor | 305-237-2793 | 6206 | lleon@mdc.edu |
| Elizabeth Buchholz | Professor, Criminal Justice | 305-237-2605 | 6206-8 | ebuchhol@mdc.edu |
| Rodolfo Buigas | Assistant Professor, Psychology | 305-237-2447 | 6206-2 | rbuigas@mdc.edu |
| Sandra Castillo | Professor, History | 305-237-2696 | 6206-12 | scastill@mdc.edu |
| Kimberly Coffman | Professor, Psychology | 305-237-2127 | 6206-19 | kcoffman@mdc.edu |
| Vellisse Grimes | Associate Professor, Sr., Psychology/SLS | 305-237-0756 | 6206-15 | vgrimes@mdc.edu |
| Emilia Goodfriend | Associate Professor, Psychology | 305-237-0711 | 6206-23 | egoodfri@mdc.edu |
| Jose Guntin | Associate Professor, Sr., Psychology | 305-237-2668 | 6206-3 | jguntin@mdc.edu |
| Suzanne Mignone | Professor, Psychology | 305-237-0637 | 6206-26 | smignone@mdc.edu |
| Yuly Pomares | Professor, Psychology | 305-237-2433 | 6206-28 | ypomares@mdc.edu |
| Mildred Roqueta | Professor, Psychology | 305-237-2379 | 6206-1 | mroqueta@mdc.edu |
| Daniela Sardinas | Instructor, Political Science | 305-237-2682 | 6206-09 | dsardin1@mdc.edu |
| Shawn Schwaner | Associate Professor, Sr., Criminal Justice | 305-237-2478 | 6206-10 | sschwane@mdc.edu |
| David Shaheen | Professor, History | 305-237-2289 | 6206-16 | dshaheen@mdc.edu |
| Leah Sheaf | Associate Professor, Sr., Criminal Justice | 305-237-2228 | 6206-13 | lsheaf@mdc.edu |
| Stuart Williams | Associate Professor Sr., Sociology | 305-237-2834 | 6206-27 | swillia3@mdc.edu |