Joseph Carrier

Dr. Joseph Carrier is an Associate Professor at Columbia College, affiliated with the School of Public Service. He has been with the institution since 1998, teaching courses in criminal justice, political science, and ethics. Carrier holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University, and M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Missouri, alongside certification in Law Enforcement.

Education:

• B.A., Criminal Justice, Southeastern Louisiana University
• M.A., Political Science, University of Missouri
• Ph.D., Political Science, University of Missouri
• Certification in Law Enforcement

Teaching Focus: Carrier specializes in criminal justice systems, ethics in law enforcement, corrections administration, and comparative criminal justice. His courses address topics like police governance, cultural diversity in policing, and management of criminal justice agencies.

Research & Awards: No specific research publications or awards are mentioned in the provided text.

Advising/Grants: No advising roles or grant-funded projects are detailed here.