Patricia Riley

Patricia Riley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the Department of Civic Engagement and Public Service within University College. She specializes in online education and teaches in the online criminology degree program. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Psychology (2002), M.S. in Experimental Psychology (2004), and M.A. in Criminology (2012) from Middle Tennessee State University and Florida State University, respectively.

Dr. Riley is certified in Quality Matters course development and instruction, with five of her courses earning 5 Star Certification. She also holds certificates in online teaching and instructional design. Her professional presentation at the 2004 Southeastern Psychological Association highlighted research on mental health and women.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Criminal Justice, Victimology, Criminological Theory, and Ethics in Criminal Justice, spanning from 2020 to 2025. She has consistently taught core criminology subjects, emphasizing online pedagogy and disciplinary ethics.