Patricia Farless

Patricia Farless serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Central Florida, specializing in U.S. historical studies with emphasis on constitutional development, legal frameworks, and gender dynamics during the 19th century.

Education:

• M.A. from University of Central Florida (1995)

Her research explores intersections of law, gender, and constitutional evolution in 19th-century America, analyzing how legal systems shaped societal structures during pivotal historical periods including the Civil War era and Reconstruction. This work informs her curriculum development for advanced history coursework.

Dr. Farless currently teaches web-based courses including AMH3558: History of American Law, HIS3600: Professionalizing History Majors (multiple sections), and WOH4425: Western Legal Thought History across Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.

No scientific awards or research grants are documented in available records. Teaching responsibilities constitute her primary academic engagement, with no formal advising roles or laboratory affiliations noted.