Dr. Gary K. Mayfield
Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences
E-mail: mayfield@mc.edu

Gary K. Mayfield, Ph.D. (2005), Interim Chair of the Sociology and Social Work Department and Interim Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Work.

Credentials: Dr. Mayfield received his B.A. in Sociology from Louisiana College and his M.A. in Sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University and the M.Div. in Psychology and Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He completed a graduate certificate in Gerontology and the M.S.W. in Health Domain within an Administrative Track from University of Georgia and his Ph.D. in Sociology from Emory University.

Dr. Mayfield came to MC in 1986 and served as Assistant Professor in Sociology and Social Work and the Chair of the Sociology and Social Work Department until 1989. He returned in 2005 as Associate Professor of Sociology and became the Interim Chair of Sociology and Social Work and the Interim Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in the summer of 2006.

Dr. Mayfield’s field of interest is in geriatrics and aging issues. He teaches courses in medical and health care, aging, research methods, social psychology, law and social control, social theory and global sociology.

Dr. Mayfield is a Certified Professional Sociological Practitioner, Certified Health Education Specialist, and a Licensed Certified Social Worker. He is a member of the American Sociological Association, the National Association of Social Workers and the Southern Gerontological Society. He has served as director, supervisor, and consultant in various health and social services facilities over the South since 1974. He has participated in research activities, clinical and professional training as well as obtaining grants and authoring publications and scholarly writings. Dr. Mayfield has presented at professional conferences, continuing education workshops and organization in-service training sessions. He has been active in serving the community as a facilitator, advisor, mentor and advocate for many issues and concerns of the general public, students and faculty and staff.