Degrees & Certificates
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University,
Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University
Master of Arts in Social Science from Baker University
Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice from the University of Missouri
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan Community Colleges
Dr. Jack Hieu Phan has more than 21 years of higher-education teaching experience and over 15 years of applied field experience in law enforcement, forensic science, corrections, probation, and crime scene investigation. He draws extensively on this professional background when teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in criminal justice and the social sciences. He has also developed and implemented online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in criminal justice.
Dr. Phan has authored and co-authored 26 peer-reviewed statistical publications in criminal justice and the social sciences, covering topics such as law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, forensic science, homeland security, and related fields. He also serves as an accreditation evaluator and auditor, assessing criminal justice and online academic programs for compliance with established accreditation standards. Additionally, he has served as a doctoral dissertation chair, committee member, and mentor, guiding doctoral students through the applied research projects and dissertation process.
Dr. Phan graduated from the Kansas law enforcement and correctional officer academies and has completed more than 2,000 hours of specialized professional training across a broad range of criminal justice disciplines. His training includes Asian gangs and organized crime, kinesic interview and interrogation, gang recognition and apprehension, Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), advanced fingerprint analysis and identification, advanced detective and criminal investigation, crime scene forensics and investigation, cybercrime, cybersecurity, cellular telephone technology and forensic data recovery, and advanced interview and interrogation techniques.
Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Dr. Phan enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and recreational interests, including cooking, boating, fishing, hunting, and target shooting. He appreciates preparing gourmet meals and spending time on the water, whether boating or fishing. He also enjoys watching thriller and historical films, particularly those featuring suspense, strategy, and significant historical events. In his spare time, Dr. Phan likes playing Call of Duty, where he can test his strategic thinking and tactical skills.