Jill Bopp
Adjunct Professor
- Doctor of Forensic Science (In progress)
Oklahoma State University - M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
University of West Florida - B.S. Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida - B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Sociology, Areas of Concentration in Criminal Justice and Health Studies
University of Central Florida
Teaching Fields: Criminal Justice, Investigations, Forensic Studies, Corrections, Research Methods, Data Analysis
Jill teaches across the field of criminal justice, with a primary focus on investigative and forensic applications. Drawing from her experience working on cold cases and missing person investigations, she brings a real-world perspective to the classroom, helping students understand how theory, evidence, and data are applied in practice. She is also passionate about victims’ rights and advocacy, integrating these perspectives to ensure students consider the human impact of crime and the importance of ethical practice. Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based approaches across law enforcement, corrections, and criminal procedure.
Her areas of interest include:
• Cold case and missing person investigations
• Forensic applications in criminal justice
• Investigative methods and criminal procedure
• Victims’ rights and advocacy
• Correctional systems and justice reform
• Research design and data analysis