Kristen Sobba, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Graduate Coordinator — Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology
I am Dr. Kristen Sobba. I earned my Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock, and have been with SEMO since Fall 2017. I am a criminologist in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology. I am currently an Associate Professor and serve as the Graduate
Coordinator for the M.S. program in Criminal Justice.
My goal as a graduate coordinator is to meet students where they are. Every student's academic path is
different; therefore, each student must be advised and treated as an individual, not just another number. By building a strong rapport with each student, the student and graduate coordinator can take away something positive from the experience.
Rock, and have been with SEMO since Fall 2017. I am a criminologist in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology. I am currently an Associate Professor and serve as the Graduate
Coordinator for the M.S. program in Criminal Justice.
My goal as a graduate coordinator is to meet students where they are. Every student's academic path is
different; therefore, each student must be advised and treated as an individual, not just another number. By building a strong rapport with each student, the student and graduate coordinator can take away something positive from the experience.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions
- Department Professional Growth/Scholarship Award (2024)
- CJSWS Department Service Award 2023 (SEMO)
Professional Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma Advisor
Best Advice for Students
College doesn't last forever but the friends you make
and the knowledge you gain will last a lifetime.
Additional Information
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Southeast Missouri State University