USI: Sociology, Anthropolgy, & Criminal Justice Studies Department--Dr. Melissa Stacer

Dr. Melissa Stacer

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Major in Sociology
Minors in...
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Sociology
Social Science Secondary Education

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Melissa Stacer

Phone: 465-7089

Office: LA3017

Email: mjstacer

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Studies

Education:
2010 Ph.D. in Sociology, Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
2007 M.S. in Sociology, Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
2005 B.A. in Sociology and Criminal Justice, Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, MI

Teaching Areas:
Corrections
Criminological Theory
Effects of Incarceration
Legal Issues in Corrections

Research Areas:
Federalization of crime
Visitation while incarcerated
Mental health problems of prison inmates
Reentry issues