Christine Secilia, Ed.D.
Lecturer, Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies
Coordinator, Undergradute Criminal Justice Program
Contact Information
- Office: 504B Academic Hall
- Phone: 412-392-4753
- Fax: 412-392-3925
- Email: csecilia@pointpark.edu
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Point Park University
- Master of Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Point Park University
- Act 120 Certification, Allegheny County Police Academy
- Doctor of Education, Leadership and Administration, Point Park University
Courses Taught
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Ethics
- History of Organized Crime
- Fraud Investigations
- Sex Crime Investigations
- Transnational Crime
- Criminal Law and Procedures
- Criminal Evidence
- Professional Ethics
- Criminal Profiling
- Evolution of Policing
Background
Christine Secilia, M.S., has more than a decade of law enforcement experience, including six years as a sergeant. Secilia also worked with DANET (Allegheny County District Attorney's Narcotics Enforcement Team) in undercover narcotics investigations. She has been recognized in a variety of areas such as high risk search warrant completions. Additionally, Secilia has served as an evidence room supervisor, Megan's Law liaison, taser trainer and more.
Professional Memberships
- American Federation of Teachers CCAC Local 2067
- United Steelworkers Union District 10, Local 1088
Point Park Features
- "Intelligence and National Security Major Chanell Britten '24 Interns with the JASON Project, Pittsburgh Pirates," Point Park University website, March 18, 2024.
- "Criminal Justice Major Bhim Adhikari Reflects on Experiential Learning with Ocean City Police Department," Point Park University website, Feb. 21, 2024.
- "Criminal Justice, Intelligence & National Security and Behavioral Sciences Majors Intern, Work for Alumnus-Led Legal Consulting Nonprofit," Point Park University website, Oct. 13, 2023.
- "Criminal Justice Career-Ready: A Q&A with Faculty About Preparing Point Park Students for the Field," Point Park University website, May 29, 2020.
- "Point Park Students Learn About Career Opportunities With the U.S. Supreme Court Police Department," Point Park University website, Feb. 28, 2020.
- "Allegheny County Jail Corrections Officer Discusses Internship Opportunities with Criminal Justice Students," Point Park University website, Nov. 15, 2019.
- "Faculty Q&A: Meet Christine Secilia, M.S., Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies," Point Park University website, Jan. 15, 2019.