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Dr. Allen Shamow

Dr. Allen Shamow

Assistant Professor

Wilson Hall 147

918-444-3504

shamow@nsuok.edu

Degree

Ph.D. (2018) - Criminology & Criminal Justice at University of Missouri-St. Louis

MA (2008) - Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis

BA (2006) - Psychology at Kalamazoo College

Dr. Shamow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. He has a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. His research interests include the sociology of culture, macro-level determinants of crime, and comparative/historical analyses of religion. Dr. Shamow's research examines how crime levels are impacted by the relationship between a society's broader culture and its social structure. Through his research he seeks to identify the relationships and connections between human values, motivations, interests, and behaviors. His research focuses on the interplay between religion, social institutions, and crime within the U.S. Dr. Shamow also has experience in clinical social work practice working with individuals, couples, and families.

Dr. Allen Shamow