School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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General Information

The criminology program at Missouri State University provides a solid foundation for the study of the nature, causes and control of criminal behavior through academic courses, internship opportunities and community partnerships. The undergraduate criminology program focuses on finding solutions to problems and issues in criminal justice,while the graduate program provides students with the tools for evaluating criminal justice initiatives. Overall, the programs strive tocreate a healthy balance between academic analysis and technical education needed for a successful career in the field.

Contact

Director

Brett E. Garland, PhD
 

Office

Strong Hall, Room 231

Phone

417-836-3799

Email

Criminology@MissouriState.edu

Website

Criminology.MissouriState.edu

Faculty

Professor

Brett E. Garland, PhD
Aida Y. Hass, PhD

Associate professor

Ethan Amidon, PhD
Patrick R. Gartin, PhD
Michael J. Suttmoeller, PhD

Assistant Professor

Michael J. Kyle, PhD
Jennifer M. LaPrade, PhD
Jordan R. Riddell, PhD
William L. Sandel, PhD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Samantha L. Tjaden, PhD

Senior Instructor

Paula K. Rector, MS
Caryn E. Saxon, MS
Ivy Yarckow-Brown, MS

Emeritus Faculty

Michael K. Carlie, PhD
Diane M. Leamy, MS
Melodye G. Lehnerer, PhD
Bernard J. McCarthy, PhD

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