Stephanie Hays-Angstrom

Dr. Stephanie Hays-Angstrom is an Associate Professor specializing in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She holds a B.A. and M.H.R. from the University of Oklahoma, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on criminal behavior patterns, parental responsibility laws, and gender dynamics in crime and justice. She teaches courses such as Research Methods, Criminological Theory, Victimology, and Rural Sociology.

Her work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of criminal justice, with notable contributions to understanding sex offender recidivism and the sociological implications of legal policies. Dr. Hays-Angstrom has co-authored influential articles in Justice Quarterly, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, and Journal of Law and Family Studies.

Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her academic output reflects a commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of criminology, law, and sociology.