Division of Social Science

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Graduate Faculty/Staff

Dale Wilson, Ph.D.
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A. in Education, Liberty University; Ph.D., Capella University

George Ackerman, Ph.D.
B.A., Florida Atlantic; M.S., Nova Southeastern; Ph.D., Capella University

Dan Phillips, Ph.D.
B.S., James Madison University, M.A., Virginia Tech, Ph.D. Virginia Tech

Allison Timbs, Ph.D.
B.A., Arkansas State University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Florida

Deborah Robinson, Ph.D.
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., Florida State University

Joseph Budd, Ph.D.
B.S., Valdosta State University; M.S. Valdosta State University; Ph.D., Argosy University

The program will place a strong emphasis on social justice, ethics, human values and analytical skills as they apply to criminal justice administration and current events. As part of the program, students will examine research on organizational dynamics in the prison system, recidivism issues in both Kentucky and the across the country, the future of employment in the criminal justice field, current debates about gun control, and the need to increase understanding of the use of force policy.

Requirements

1. Applicants must submit a completed university graduate application form.
2. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (undergraduate and graduate). If the applicant does not have a GPA of at least 2.75, GRE and/or interview may be required.

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