Faculty
 Brian E. Anderson, Ph.D. (2006), Assistant Professor in Sociology and
Social Work. Credentials: B.A., Tougaloo College;
M.S.W., Louisiana State University;
Ph.D., Jackson
State University
Dr. Anderson teaches courses in sociology,
social welfare policies and programs, social problems, human behavior,
practice and other areas of social work. In addition, Dr. Anderson is
currently involved in continuing research involving Black-Greek Letter
Organizations and their involvement in Civic Engagement.
Dr. Anderson’s professional interests
include African American studies, African American male development, school
social work, civic engagement, youth violence, welfare of sports (mental health
of athletes), and college freshman issues. banderso@mc.edu
 Mary T. Johnston, L.M.S.W. (1996), Assistant
Professor in Social Work and Family Studies, and Social Work Program Field
Director Credentials: B.A., Mississippi
College; M.S.W., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ms. Johnston’s areas of instructional
expertise include church social work, medical social work, child abuse,
family issues and diversity issues in social work practice. Her area of
interest is to fully develop an international program in social work
opportunities of study abroad.
mjohnsto@mc.edu
 Gary K. Mayfield, Ph.D. (2005), Department Chair of Sociology and Social
Work and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Associate
Professor of Sociology and Social Work. Credentials: B.A. in
Sociology, Louisiana College; M.A. in Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State
University; M.Div. in Psychology
and Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; A graduate
certificate in Gerontology and M.S.W. in Health Domain within an
Administrative Track, University of Georgia; Ph.D. in Sociology, Emory University.
Dr. Mayfield’s field of interest is in
geriatrics and aging issues. He teaches courses in medical and health care,
aging, research methods, sociology of education and global sociology.
mayfield@mc.edu
 James W. Wooten, Ph.D. (1990), Professor of Sociology and Social Work. Credentials:
B.S., Union University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.C.P.,
Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; additional studies,
University of Tennessee School of Social Work, Reformed Theological
Seminary, University of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr.
Wooten’s areas of instruction include family therapy, social theory
and the sociology of religion. His research has recently focused on
integration of narrative therapy and narrative/liberation theology. Dr.
Wooten is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
wooten@mc.edu
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