Dr. Brett E. Garland

Department

Criminology
Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

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

Details

Education

  • PhD, Criminal Justice, 2007, University of Nebraska  
  • MS, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2001, Indiana State University 
  • BS, Criminology with Philosophy Minor, 1997, Indiana State University

Teaching

  • CRM 210 Intro to the American Criminal Justice System
  • CRM 496 Senior Seminar
  • CRM 701 Criminal Justice Policy

Research and professional interests

Dr. Brett Garland is the director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University. Prior to this role, he served as graduate program director and has coordinated certificates on criminal investigations, terrorism and national security, and community corrections. He has published articles and book chapters on stress and burnout in criminal justice, behavioral strategies in correctional settings, prisoner reentry, and public opinion on crime and justice. Dr. Garland formerly served as a prison pre-release coordinator and as a juvenile service specialist.  

Awards and honors

  • FCTL Advisory Council Service Award, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Missouri State University, 2024
  • Appreciation for Continued Support of Nontraditional Students, Missouri State University, 2022
  • Research Spotlight in Mind’s Eye Magazine, Missouri State University, 2017
  • Exemplifying the Missouri State Experience through Student Engagement, Board of Governors, Missouri State University, 2012
  • Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award, Graduate College, Missouri State University, 2011
  • Outstanding Online Course Award, Missouri State University, 2011