Mai Naito Mills, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator of Criminology
678-839-5160
mnaito@westga. 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-4280 (Wrongful Convictions)
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone)
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society)
- CRIM-5280 (Law & Society)
- CRIM-6000 (Principles of Criminology)
- CRIM-6280 (Advanced Criminology Seminar)
- CRIM-6284 (Graduate Capstone)
- CRIM-6982 (FoundationsForLawSchoolSuccess)
- CRIM-6983 (Continuing Registration)
- CRIM-6999 (Program Efficacy & Recidivism)
- CRJU-3100 (Criminal Law)
- CRJU-3110 (Criminal Procedure)
- CRJU-3400 (Juvenile Delinquency & Justice)
- CRJU-3800 (Race, Ethnicity & Criminal Jus)
Spring 2025 Sections
- CRJU-3400 (Juvenile Delinquency & Justice) Section: 81E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-4284 (Senior Capstone) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-4712 (Law and Society) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
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
- CRJU-3100 (Criminal Law) Section: 81E eMajor Courses External Resource
- CRIM-3323 (Criminal Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CRIM-6280 (Advanced Criminology Seminar) 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