Rate My Professor Joseph DeAngelis

Joseph DeAngelis serves as Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho's College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Sociology from Boise State University in 1996, followed by an M.A. in Sociology from New York University in 2000, and culminated in a Ph.D. in Sociology from the same institution in 2005. Located in Archie Phinney Hall, room 317, DeAngelis is actively involved in departmental activities, including serving as the criminology internship coordinator—students reach out to him for guidance on internships, requirements, and career paths. Additionally, he advises the Moscow Citizen’s Police Academy course (SOC 4150), providing students with practical knowledge on law enforcement and criminal justice matters. DeAngelis also represents the department on the University Faculty Senate for the 2026-27 term.

DeAngelis's expertise encompasses policing, corrections, criminal justice oversight, and firearms and society. His research addresses the effects of campus carry policies on student attitudes, behaviors, and academic freedom. Key publications include "The Impact of Campus Carry on Student Behavior and Emotions" (2024, co-authored with Inara Ramazanova and Terressa Benz) in Quality in the Classroom, analyzing post-policy shifts. He co-authored "Arming Up: Threat Perceptions, Fear of Violence and Concealed Weapons on Campus" (2015, with Terressa A. Benz and Patrick Gillham). With Terressa Benz, DeAngelis received American Sociological Association funding for "Campus Carry, Fear, and Academic Freedom: A Longitudinal Analysis." His contributions extend to thesis committees, Faculty Senate service, and criminology study abroad programs to Chile and London.