Dr. Samantha L. Tjaden

Department

Criminology

Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

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

Details

Education

  • PhD, Criminal Justice and Criminology, 2023, Washington State University
  • MA, Criminal Justice, 2016, Texas A&M University- Central Texas
  • BA, Criminal Justice and Criminology, 2011, University of Texas at Arlington

Teaching

  • CRM 220 Criminology
  • CRM 333 Sex Offenses
  • CRM 336 Criminal Psychology
  • CRM 341 Introduction to Criminal Justice Data Systems
  • CRM 697 Sex Trafficking

Research and professional interests

Dr. Tjaden’s primary research focus is on sexual crimes, specifically understanding how the intersectionality within the construction of identities impacts perceptions of sexual consent and coercion within “gray zone” sexual assaults. As a secondary research focus, Dr. Tjaden also studies gender-based violence & victimization as well as delving into military/law enforcement related topics. Professionally, Dr. Tjaden served as a certified peace officer in Alabama, working in Patrol, Special Services, and the Fugitive Division. She has also worked with the Department of Justice in Oregon. Dr. Tjaden is heavily involved with different military affiliated organizations and provides faculty support to the CSI Camp.

Awards and honors

  • Dr. Otwin D. Marenin Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2022
  • Graduate School Dissertation Fellowship Award, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2021
  • Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation Summer Fellowship Award, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2021
  • Scott and Betty Lukins Graduate Fellowship, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2021
  • Outstanding PhD Instructor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2019
  • RADS Scholar, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, 2015
  • Best Thesis in Social Sciences, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, 2016