Professor Erickson is a family demography; her research focuses on adolescence, marriage, stratification, criminology, and health. Before joining the Hamline faculty, Dr. Erickson worked for the U.S. Census Bureau, specializing in data security. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and History from Luther College, her Master's Degree from the University of Iowa in Sociology, and her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Sociology with a graduate certificate in Population Studies. While in graduate school, Gina received multiple grants and fellowships and served as a Co-PI on a population studies training grant. Professor Erickson teaches Crime and Justice in America, Criminology, and Introduction to Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Methods. TEACHING STYLE