Ted Ellis, PhD, JD, MS

Ted Ellis is an Assistant Professor within the College of Arts and Sciences for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), teaching in the Social and Criminal Justice program (BASCJ) and in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program (MSCJ), within the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Ted holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Idaho, a Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice with a concentration in analysis of criminal behavior from the University of Cincinnati, and a PhD in international development with a major in security studies and a minor in political development from the University of Southern Mississippi. Ted has presented at conferences and served as a discussant for a conference panel. Ted's most recent conference paper focuses on data in community corrections. Ted is interested in theories for justice, development, corrections and related policies and appreciates family, reading, and the outdoors. Ted has served as a contributor for a corrections textbook and is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, a member of the Midwest Political Science Association, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Prior to teaching, Ted worked as an attorney for several years. Ted is passionate about teaching and seeks to inspire students in the UAGC BASCJ and MSCJ programs to form their approach to UAGC courses with questions and explore the UAGC Writing Center and the UAGC Library.