Laurie Rodriguez

Laurie Rodriguez, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Criminal Justice at Springfield College's School of Arts and Sciences. As Criminal Justice Concentration Coordinator, she leads an interdisciplinary program preparing adult learners for leadership roles in their communities through cutting-edge coursework.

• PhD in Criminology, Law and Society - University of California-Irvine (2005)
• MS in Criminal Justice - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1999)
• BS in Criminal Justice - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997)

Her research focuses on criminological theory, white-collar crime, and qualitative methods. She teaches courses such as Issues in Research, Criminology, Police and the Modern Society, and Criminal Law and Procedure.

Community engagement highlights include volunteering with Milwaukee Christian Center Emergency Food Pantry (2016), Riverworks Center programs (2016), and Interfaith Programs of Milwaukee through Independence First (2013-14).