Dr. Stacie Ordo帽ez
Associate Professor of Instruction and Internship Coordinator
Dr. Stacie Ordoñez is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies. With over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice field, she brings extensive applied knowledge into the classroom, bridging theory and real-world practice.
A first-generation college graduate and former high school dropout, Dr. Ordoñez’s educational journey reflects resilience, determination, and the transformative power of opportunity, perspectives that deeply inform her teaching, mentorship, and work with justice-involved and at-risk populations.
Dr. Ordoñez earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella JAV名女优馆 in 2015. Prior to her academic career, she served as a Program Specialist with the Texas Civil Commitment Office, where she supervised civilly committed sex offenders designated as sexually violent predators. She also worked as a District Parole Officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, supervising high-risk offenders convicted of sex offenses and individuals involved in organized crime.
In her academic role, Dr. Ordoñez teaches courses in criminology, criminal behavior, research methods, and special topics, with an emphasis on applying psychological theory to criminal behavior. As Internship Coordinator, she mentors and supervises dozens of students each semester, helping them translate classroom knowledge into meaningful professional experiences across a range of criminal justice agencies.
Her professional interests center on understanding the psychological motivations of offending behavior, particularly among high-risk offenders, as well as addressing secondary trauma experienced by professionals working with high-risk populations. She is especially committed to trauma-informed practices and preparing students to navigate the emotional and ethical complexities of careers in criminal justice.
Dr. Ordoñez is also an invited keynote speaker whose work centers on resilience, mentorship, and the transformative power of belief, particularly for justice-involved and at-risk youth.
Through her speaking and teaching, she continues to inspire professionals and students alike to recognize their influence in shaping lives and communities.
Dr. Ordoñez was the recipient of the 2024 UTEP InSpire Teaching, Innovation, Leadership, and Excellence Award, as well as a Congressional Acknowledgment recognizing her impact on student success and community engagement.
Classes Taught:
- CRIJ 3300 Applied Research Methods
- CRIJ 3313 Criminology
- CRIJ 4300 Special Topics in CJ: Sex Crimes
- CRIJ 4300 Special Topics in CJ: Criminal Behavior-A Psychological Approach
- CRIJ 4309/4310 Internship in Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 4315 Homicide
- CRIJ/INSS 5390 Capstone in CJ/INSS
- INSS 4366/5366 Internships in Intelligence/National Security
Contact
915-747-7674
Office: Prospect Hall 204