Suzanne Beardsley

Suzanne Beardsley is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Houghton University, bringing her 20+ years of practical experience as a former New York City police officer and administrator. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of Christian values with criminal justice practices, focusing on how faith can be expressed through professional service without overt proselytization. She teaches core courses like CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice and CRJ 480 Senior Capstone Seminar.

Her educational background includes:

• M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (1999)
• B.A. in Psychology from Houghton College (1994)

Professional experience highlights include: 2001-2002 Police Officer training at NYPD Academy, 10+ years as Adjunct Professor at Bryant and Stratton College, and administrative roles at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and City University of New York Gateway Program.