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Kevin Cato
| Title: | Grad Adv/License |
| Office: | Warde Academic Center |
| Phone: | 773-298-3204 |
| Email: | cato@sxu.edu |
| Department: | Education |
Biography
Kevin Cato, Ph.D., is originally from New York. Cato started his career in higher education over a decade ago and has extensive experience in advising both undergraduate and graduate programs. He completed his doctorate in curriculum studies from DePaul University in 2025. Currently, Cato serves as the graduate advisor/licensure officer in SXU's Education Division. His research interest is centered on Black males and their racial socialization in context of policing. Cato loves the field of education and enjoys helping students at SXU with excellent service. His favorite novel is "Crime and Punishment" by Fydor Dostoevsky.
Education
Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies in Education
DePaul University
Presentations/Publications/Productions
Dissertation: "The Talk: A General Interpretive Inquiry Into the Racial Socialization of Black Males and Their Perception Toward Policing."