Department of Public Safety and Justice Studies
The Department of Public Safety and Justice Studies programs are focused on equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to build safe, secure, and just communities. Faculty members with strong connections to professional practice prepare students to protect and serve our communities. With programs in policing, investigations, correctional services, and emergency communication and response, the department offers a variety of pathways towards a career in justice or public safety.
Department Chair
Tim Williams, MA (Alberta)
Sociology
Correctional Services
Faculty
Michelle Andrews, MCA (Ottawa)
Criminology
Sabrina Brady, MC (Calgary)
Counselling
Kristen Dubrule, MSW (Calgary)
Social Work. RSW.
Susan Eastwood, MA (Royal Roads)
Leadership
Deanna Frey, MPH (Curtin University of Technology)
Forensic Sexology
Fiona Gironella, MA (Alberta)
Criminal Justice Administration
Kevin Hood, MEd (Alberta)
Educational Policy Studies
Debbie Johnstone, MSW (Calgary)
Clinical Social Work
Tom Kuperus, MA (Royal Roads)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Nicole Patrie, MEd (Alberta)
Policy Studies
Jamie Reynar, MBA (Alberta)
Business Administration
Marcel Roth, MBA (Alberta)
Business Administration
Christin Tyerman, MC (Calgary)
Educational Psychology
Uzma Williams, PhD (McMaster)
Rehabilitation Sciences
Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator
Robin Murray, BEd (Alberta)
Emergency Communications and Response
Faculty
Neil Hennig
Kirsten Holloway, BEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education
Doug Johnson, EMT-P (NAIT), MA (Royal Roads)
Paramedic, Leadership
Police and Investigations
Faculty
Tanya Anderson, MEd (Calgary)
Psychology
Darrin Balanik, MEd (Alberta)
Educational Policy Studies
Mike Bartkus, BPA (Athabasca)
Criminal Justice
Stewart Callioux, BPA (Athabasca)
Criminal Justice
Ted Chomchuk, BA (Alberta)
Criminology
John Haney, MA (Alberta), MBA (Alberta)
Sociology, Business Administration
Mark Houle, MA (Athabasca)
Organizational Studies
Devin Laforce, BSc (Alberta)
Biological Sciences
Lisa Paniak, BA (Alberta)
Sociology
Rob Peister
Matthew Royer, BAJS (MRU)
Justice Studies
John Simmons, MBA (Alberta)
Kristina Tower, MC (Calgary)
Counselling
Uzma Williams, PhD (McMaster)
Rehabilitation Sciences
Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator
Robin Murray, BEd (Alberta)