Shannon Santana
Assoc Professor
Shannon Santana is an Associate Professor of Criminology. She received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. Prior to joining UNCW's Department of Sociology and Criminology in 2007, she was an assistant professor at Florida International University in Miami.
Education
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
B.A. in Criminal Justice, University of Florida
Specialization in Teaching
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Victimology
Senior Seminar: Sexual Victimization
Research Interests
Sexual victimization
The use of self-protective behaviors in violent victimizations
Public attitudes towards crime and justice
Professional Service
UNCW Department of Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Coordinator
UNCW Campus Conduct Board Member