Dr. Jamie Snyder
Criminal Justice
Interim Department Chair, Professor
Academic Credits
2011, PhD Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
2007, MS Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
2005, BS Psychology, Northern Kentucky University
Academic Positions
University of Wyoming, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Professor
University of Wyoming, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Undergraduate Coordinator
University of West Florida, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Associate Professor
Classes Taught (past & pres)
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Crime Prevention
- Victimology
- White collar crime
- Research Methods
- Drugs and Crime
- Intro to Policing
- Contemporary Issues in CJ
- Crime and Media
Research Interests
- Victimization prediction and prevention
- Fear of Crime
- Crime Prevention
- Online Fraud/Digital Crimes
- Criminological Theory
- Pedagogy and High Impact Practices
Research Experience
Since receiving her PhD from the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Dr. Snyder has been involved in several research projects across criminology and criminal justice. Her most recent research has focused on prediction and prevention of online fraud victimization. Specifically, Dr. Snyder's research looks at risk factors for different types of online fraud victimization and the application of theory to inform prevention efforts. Her other research projects include looking at crime and fear in parks, perceptions and effectiveness of body-worn cameras by the police and implementing high impact practices in the classroom for experiential learning. Dr. Snyder's research has appeared in several journals including; Criminal Justice and Behavior, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Deviant Behavior, American Journal of Criminal Justice, Crime & Delinquency, and The Journal of White Collar and Corporate Crime.
Other Activities
Dr. Snyder is actively involved in the development and assessment of experiential learning opportunities for students. She teaches a short-term study abroad course to Scotland that explores the intersection of criminal justice and substance use in Scotland as well as history and culture. Dr. Snyder is also the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Program.
