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Jerry Joplin

Professor of Justice & Policy Studies

jjoplin@guilford.edu
(336) 316-2416

Ph.D. Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 1986
M.S. Administration of Justice, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 1976
B.A. Philosophy and Political Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA, 1973

Research Interests

  • Legal theory relating to law enforcement
  • Legal theory and criminal justice education

Classes Taught

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Justice Theory
  • Philosophy of Law Enforcement
  • Research Methods
  • Criminology
  • Restorative Justice
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Punishment and Corrections
  • Forgiveness and Counseling

Notable Works

  • Foundations of Criminal Justice Owens, Fradella, Burke, Joplin, Oxford
    University Press, November 2011.
  • Multiple presentations at national conferences

Campus and Community Involvement

  • Faculty Affairs Committee
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Judicial Board
  • Assessment Committee