
School:
Arts and Sciences
Department:
Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Sociology, and Human Rights
Office Location:
Jeffries Hall 116
Office Hours:
By appt
Educational Background
- Ed. D., Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1992 (Criminology and Social Psychology)
- Dissertation: “An Exploration of the Personal Experience of “Prisonization:” Utilizing the Concept of Environmental Press and the Introduction of a Concept of Minor Press to Account for Exceptional Circumstances in the Environment.”
- M.A., Reading, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1976
- B.A., Political Science, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey, 1973
Professional Experience
College and University Experience
- Visiting Assistant Professo3- 2004 – Present Georgian Court University, Lakewood, New Jersey
- Director of Criminal Justice Internships-Department of Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Sociology, and Human Rights
- Correctional History, Philosophy and Organization
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- Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
- United States Coast Guard, Yorktown, VA
- Virinia State Police Academy
- Virtual Reviews of Curriculum
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Research / Creativity Interest Area
More than 35 years of progressively responsible experience in the criminal justice field as both practitioner and academic. Convict Criminologist, frequent presenter of papers on corrections and criminology issues. Frequent lecturer at New Jersey Colleges and Universities, professional and other interested organizations. Criminal Justice faculty at Georgian Court University and Coordinator of Internships. Core areas of expertise include correctional and parole operations, correctional administration, Juvenile Justice, correctional education, and the courts. Publications include The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice and Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice. Criminal Justice Management including institutions, community residential, day treatment, and private organizations for effective responses to need. Private consultant for improving operational proficiency for compliance with state and federal standards. For questions please contact at msheridan@ georgian.edu
The Prison Experience
Careers in Criminal Justice
Prison Literature
Convict Criminology
Additional Information
Publications
- Books:
- Articles