Dr. Aida Y. Hass

Department

Criminology
Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Criminology
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897

Details

Education

  • PhD, Sociology/Criminal Justice, 1995, George Washington University
  • MS, Sociology/Criminal Justice, 1994, George Washington University
  • BA, Criminal Justice, 1991 George Washington University

Teaching

  • CRM 220 Criminology
  • CRM 335/633 Criminal Typologies
  • CRM 336/636 Criminal Psychology
  • CRM 445/646 Victimology
  • CRM 720 Crime Theory and Policy

Research and professional interests

Dr. Hass’ research interests include an examination of the development and implementation of community correctional alternatives to incarceration, the impact of the changing dynamics of sentencing and corrections on the structural operation of prisons, and the effect of prisoner reentry programs on successful integration of offenders into the community. She currently serves as graduate director for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and has published several books, including a textbook titled Criminology: Connecting Theory, Research, and Practice.

Awards and honors

  • Award for Excellence in Graduate Advising, Missouri State University, 2024
  • Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University, 2023
  • Faculty Appreciation Award, Maroon and White Honors Banquet, 2021
  • Faculty Mentorship Award, Maroon and White Honors Banquet, 2018, 2022
  • Faculty Leadership Award, Maroon and White Honors Banquet, 2017
  • Outstanding Team Award, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, 2003
  • Performance Achievement Award, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, 2002
  • National Recognition Award, National Criminal Justice Association, 2000