Stephanie A. Jirard, J.D.

Professor of Criminal Justice

Education:
JD: Boston College Law School
BA: Cornell University 
 
Teaching Interests: Criminal Law and Procedure; Mock Trial

Research Interests: Constitutional Law; Capital Punishment; Race & Gender in Popular Culture

 
Selected Publications/Research:

Biography in the Reelz Show "Autopsy, The Last Hours of...." (April 2023). Paper presentation, Popular Culture Association, San Antonio, TX.

Criminal Law & Procedure: A Courtroom Approach. (2020). Sage.

Current Issues at the Intersection of Race and Policing. (2021). Sage. 

Why Did You Become a Criminal Justice Professor: 
Criminal justice professionals have awesome power in our society.  Teaching is my small contribution to ensure our students exercise their power judiciously, fairly, and with compassion.