Teaching Criminological Theory

Teaching Criminological Theory is designed to help novice instructors of criminological theory courses become the best and most effective teachers possible. This comprehensive guide provides insight, information, examples, anecdotes, and supplemental materials to help instructors effectively develop their ability to competently and efficiently teach criminological theory to their students.



Over the course of seven chapters, new theory instructors will learn how to construct an effective syllabus, make a positive impression on the first day of class, apply tried and true teaching methods to criminological theory instruction, engage students in new ways, and use student evaluations to continue to improve their course. The text also discusses the common challenges in teaching criminological theory, as well as the myriad opportunities that can make teaching the subject especially gratifying.



Boasting accessible and highly applicable content, Teaching Criminological Theory is an ideal text for instructors who are new to teaching criminological theory courses.
Shelly L. Clevenger, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences at Illinois State University. She earned her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has published numerous book chapters and articles on victimology and sexual assault. She has also been recognized for her teaching in these areas by Illinois State University with both college and university Faculty Teacher of the Year Awards and the 2016 American Society of Criminology, Division of Victimology, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, and 2017 American Society of Criminology, Division of Critical Criminology and Social Justice Teacher of the Year Award.
Catherine D. Marcum, Ph.D., graduated from Indiana University in Pennsylvania in 2008 with a Ph.D. in criminology. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed journals articles and authored and/or edited over 10 books. Her areas of expertise include cybercrime offending and victimization, correctional issues, and sexual victimization. She is currently the assistant chair of her department, and the editor of Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research.
Jordana Navarro, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of criminal justice at The Citadel. She received her bachelor's degree in political science, master's degree in criminal justice, and doctorate in sociology from the University of Central Florida. She has authored and co-authored a plethora of journal articles and book chapters on cybercrime, geographic information systems, victimology, and sexual violence.
Other Cognella titles by Catherine D. Marcum:
Teaching Introduction to Policing (First Edition)
A Guide to Graduate School Success for Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Administration of Justice Students (First Edition)