Juris Doctor February 1994, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration August 1990, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
CURRENT APPOINTMENT
Professor of Criminal Justice: January 2019 to present
Professor of Legal Studies: January 2019 to present
Tarleton State University
Currently teach a 4/4 course load evenly divided between two separate academic departments. Coursework deals with Criminal Justice undergraduate studies centering around law courses and Legal Studies undergraduate studies focused on the pre-law and paralegal students’ areas of preparation.
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, September 2006 – September 2019
Tarleton State University
Tenured effective Sept. 1, 2006
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, September 1998 – September 2006
Tarleton State University
Instructor of Criminal Justice, September 1998 – August 1999
Tarleton State University
Previous Courses Taught:
Crime In America
Civil Procedure
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Criminal Evidence
Courts, Law, and the American Media
Constitutional Law I & II
Analysis of Court Operations
Introduction to Civil Law
Various problems courses and independent studies as needed
AWARDS AND HONORS
Tarleton Theater Appreciation Award (2014 – 2015)
Student Support Award within College of Liberal and Fine Arts (2010)
