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School of Natural
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Rick Fraser PhD
Office: King Hall C3180N
Rick Fraser PhD, is a Family Therapist and lecturer in the Department of Sociology at California State University - Los Angeles. His private practice, Fraser Associates is located in Pasadena and, additionally, he consults with the Superior Court of Los Angeles as an expert in the area of child custody and mediation. Rick has been teaching at Cal State-LA since 1998 focusing on areas of Child Development, Intimate Relationships, Gender and Religion. Rick integrates a broad academic background with a practical professional experience to facilitate his instruction to the diverse audience of students who attend his classes.
Dr. Fraser teaches a variety of courses at Calstate-Los Angeles. His interest include Intimate Relationships, Child Development and all things Marriage and Family. Soc 120 Intimate Relationships in our Diverse Society Soc 201 Principles of Sociology Soc 202 Society and Individual Development Soc 322 Socialization: Childhood and Adolescence Soc 341 Sociology of Gender Roles Soc 348 Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Soc 383 Violence in America Soc 440 Marriage and Family Soc 445 Sociology of Religion Soc 485 Family and Domestic Violence Soc 540 Graduate Seminar - Marriage and Family
My research focuses upon issues surrounding 'best interest' theory, that is to say, issues involving children who are, for a variety of reasons, reliant upon the courts to determine custody, visitation or placement. My dissertation examined the differences between the professionals, both legal professionals and mental health professions, who have to make those custody determinations. I am currently working on several smaller articles based upon the the larger data base that provided the basis of that exploration. As an expert in the field of child custody, I present on a regular basis to parents who are in the process of mediation and/or divorce and are having difficulty in their custody agreements. These presentations are required attendance for those seeking a divorce in Los Angeles County. This program 'Parents and Children Together' (PACT) has had a major influence in educating parents as to how custody is decided upon and maintained. Representative Professional Activities
PhD Sociology/Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy 1999 MA Sociology 1997 MA Marriage and Family Therapy 1990 M Div Theology 1990 BA Psychology/Anthropology 1977
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