Katie Ely

Katie Ely serves as a Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work at Lock Haven University.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2011
• M.A. in Social and Public Policy from Duquesne University, 2008
• B.S. in Sociology from California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West), 2006

Her research integrates Criminology and Criminal Justice with foundational work in Sociology and Social Work, reflecting her interdisciplinary departmental role and educational trajectory.