Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
School of Arts & Sciences
Lodi Campus
Phone: 201.559.6000Ext. 6268
Email: FanelliT@felician.edu
Academic Accomplishments
- Master’s in Research and Experimental Psychology
- Master’s in Behavioral Psychology
- Bachelor’s in General Psychology
Biography
I began my professional career as a Behavioral Psychologist who specialized in the treatment of children with autism and other learning disabilities. I spent over a decade designing home programs as well as developing the staff at a school that specialized in the application of behavioral psychology principles to children with autism. As I was completing my pre-dissertation requirements, I joined federal law enforcement and became a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I then spent 20 years as a Special Agent working criminal cases in the areas of violent crimes, non-traditional organized crime, civil rights, and human trafficking. As a collateral duty, I also served as a Psychological Assessor.
Positions Held:
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Felician University
Special Agent for the FBI (retired)
Field(s) of Interest/Expertise
Psychology and Criminal Justice
Courses Taught at Felician University
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Writing and Reading in Criminal Justice
- Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations
- Organized Crime
- Terrorism and Political Violence
- Special Topics: Inside the Criminal Mind
- Research Methods in Social Science
