Mai Naito Mills, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator of Criminology
678-839-5160
mnaito@w estga.edu
Pafford Social Science Building - Room 232
Dr. Mills became a member of the Criminology faculty within the Department of Civic Engagement & Public Service in August 2014, following the completion of her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of West Florida and a Master's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Driven by a research agenda focused on wrongful convictions, her expertise lies in the legal dimensions of eyewitness identification. Her diverse research portfolio also encompasses areas such as sentencing and official misconduct in wrongful convictions. In addition to her scholarly pursuits, Dr. Mills is passionate about teaching various subjects, including criminal courts, criminal procedures, criminal law, wrongful convictions, and other related topics.
- B.A., Criminal Justice, University of West Florida, 2009
- M.A., Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2010
- Ph.D., Criminal Justice & Criminology, Sam Houston State University, 2014
- CRIM-1100 (Intro to Criminal Justice)
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure)
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts)
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law)
- CRIM-4000 (Research Methodology)
- CRIM-4280 (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINA)
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone)
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society)
- CRIM-4981 (Trial & Courtroom Analysis)
- CRIM-5280 (Contemp Iss in Crim Justice)
- CRIM-6000 (Principles of Criminology)
- CRIM-6182 (Special Seminars)
- CRIM-6280 (SPECIAL TOPICS)
- CRIM-6284 (Graduate Capstone)
- CRIM-6982 (FoundationsForLawSchoolSuccess)
- CRIM-6983 (Continuing Registration)
- CRIM-6999 (Victim Impact Statement)
- CRJU-3110 (Criminal Procedure)
- CRJU-3400 (Juvenile Delinquency & Justice)
- CRJU-3800 (Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus)
Fall 2024 Sections
- CRIM-1100 (Intro to Criminal Justice) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRJU-3110 (Criminal Procedure) Section: 01E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4280 (Wrongful Convictions) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-5280 (Wrongful Convictions) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRJU-3400 (Juvenile Delinquency & Justice) Section: 80E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-6000 (Principles of Criminology) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6982 (FoundationsForLawSchoolSuccess) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- CRJU-3110 (Criminal Procedure) Section: 81E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6284 (Graduate Capstone) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6999 (Wrongful Conviction by Perjury) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-5280 (Law & Society) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRJU-3800 (Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus) Section: 50E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6999 (Wrongful Conviction by Perjury) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6983 (Continuing Registration) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6999 (Program Efficacy & Recidivism) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRJU-3800 (Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus) Section: 01E eMajor Courses External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRJU-3800 (Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus) Section: 50E eMajor Courses External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: 101 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2020 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01
Spring 2020 Sections
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: 01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01
- CRIM-6999 (Official Misconduct Thesis) Section: E01
Fall 2019 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: 01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: 01
Summer 2019 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01
Spring 2019 Sections
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: 01
- CRIM-6182 (WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS) Section: E01
- CRIM-6999 (Official Misconduct Thesis) Section: E01
Fall 2018 Sections
- CRIM-4280 (Wrongful Convictions Seminar) Section: 03
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: E01
Summer 2018 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: E01
Spring 2018 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: 01
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: 01
Fall 2017 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: E01
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: E01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01
- CRIM-4981 (Trial & Courtroom Analysis) Section: E01
Summer 2017 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4280 (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINA) Section: E01
- CRIM-5280 (Contemp Iss in Crim Justice) Section: E01
Spring 2017 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01
- CRIM-6182 (Seminar in Wrongful Conviction) Section: E01
- CRIM-6999 (Victim Impact Statements) Section: E02
Fall 2016 Sections
- CRIM-4000 (Research Methodology) Section: 01
- CRIM-6000 (Principles of Criminology) Section: 01
- CRIM-6999 (Victim Impact Statement) Section: 03
Summer 2016 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-6280 (SPECIAL TOPICS) Section: E01
Spring 2016 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4000 (Research Methodology) Section: 01
Fall 2015 Sections
- CRIM-2274 (American Criminal Courts) Section: 01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: 01
- CRIM-6182 (Special Seminars) Section: E01
Summer 2015 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: E01
Spring 2015 Sections
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: E01
- CRIM-2273 (Criminal Procedure) Section: 01
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01