Steven Taylor

Steven Taylor serves as Associate Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice Education within the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Xavier University, based in the Warde Academic Center.

His academic credentials include:

• ABD (All But Dissertation) in Criminology, Law and Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago
• M.A. in Criminology, Law and Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Taylor's research spans Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Law with emphasis on justice systems and legal frameworks. His work investigates structural dynamics within criminal justice institutions, examining law enforcement protocols, judicial processes, and correctional methodologies through interdisciplinary lenses that integrate sociological and legal perspectives.

As Interim Department Chair, he oversees academic operations while maintaining active engagement in criminal justice education and curriculum development.