Faculty

Brandon R. Kooi, PhD
Brandon R. Kooi, PhD

Professor of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-4236
Email: bkooi@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Police leadership, community justice, crime mapping, environmental criminology Education: PhD, Criminology, Michigan State University
MS, Criminal Justice, Illinois State University
BS, Criminal Justice, Illinois State University Favorite thing about AU: "The university continues to grow and improve year after year, even during periods of state financial crisis." View LinkedIn Profile

Andrew Sosnowski, JD
Andrew Sosnowski, JD

Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-4228
Email: asosnowski@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Illinois criminal law, child abuse and neglect, juvenile law, and litigation Education: JD, Law, Drake University
MSBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Notre Dame
BA, Political Science, Loyola University of Chicago Favorite thing about AU: "Everyone affiliated with Aurora University is committed to student success, in the classroom and beyond."

Stephanie A. Whitus, PhD
Stephanie A. Whitus, PhD

Professor of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-7532
Email: swhitus@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Death-sentenced and life-sentenced populations, special needs offenders and correctional populations, child maltreatment sequelae, technology-enhanced criminal justice education, technology-enhanced training and education for correctional personnel Education: PhD, Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
MPA, University of Texas
BS, Criminal Justice, University of Texas Favorite thing about AU: "Working with colleagues who have a shared focus—helping students discover and develop their professional and personal passions."