ERIC WODAHL

Eric Wodahl is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Wyoming. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska-Omaha (2007), an MPA from the University of Wyoming (2003), and undergraduate degrees in Justice Studies and Criminal Justice. His research focuses on prisoner reentry, sanctions/incentives in community supervision, rural criminal justice challenges, and criminal justice policy. Before academia, he worked as a probation/parole officer for Wyoming's Department of Corrections for eight years.

• Teaches courses in Criminology, Criminal Courts, Community Corrections, and Corrections Internship Coordination.
• Published in journals like Criminal Justice & Behavior, Journal of Criminal Justice, and Crime & Delinquency.

His work bridges policy analysis with practical corrections systems, emphasizing rural justice system dynamics and evidence-based supervision strategies.