Dr. Sam Torres

Professor of Criminal Justice
Undergraduate Advisor
Director, Accelerated Master's Program
Directors, Certificate Programs in Forensic Studies and High-Tech Crime

Education

Ph.D. -- Claremont Graduate School (Criminal Justice)
M.A. -- Fordham University (Criminal Justice)
B.A. -- California State University, Fullerton (Sociology)

Statement of Professional Engagement:

Dr. Torres serves 25 years as a federal probation officer, developing both practical skills and professional contacts that have allowed him to serve in a variety of administrative positions within the Department of Criminal Justice ranging from former chairperson to currently serving as the Undergraduate Advisor, the Director of the Accelerated Master's degree program, and the Director of the Department's certificate programs in applied forensic studies and high-tech crime.

Research Interests

• Corrections
• Probation & Parole
• Substance Abuse
• Community Policing
• Drug Courts