Teaching and Research Interests

Introduction to Sociology; introduction to criminology; contemporary aboriginal issues; social problems; public deviance; corrections; addictions and substance abuse treatment; program design, development and implementation.

David D. Varis is Associate Director of Operations and Project Management for the Addictions Research Center of PEI based in Montague. He has also held various posts with the Correctional System in an advisory, and project and case management capacity. His research work in aboriginal cultures has proven very valuable in our course offerings on aboriginal cultures and issues.