Dr. Michael Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice with American Military University and an adjunct professor with several colleges / universities. Before pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections administration; served as the executive director of an outpatient drug and alcohol facility; and as executive director of a crime prevention agency. He has 32 years of experience and education in criminal justice and continues to serve internationally as a sought-out author, presenter, and subject matter expert.
Dr. Pittaro holds a PhD in criminal justice; an MPA in public administration, and a BS in criminal justice. Among his nearly 150 publications, including three book publications, he is the author of the 2021 book, Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice and is currently writing, “An Introduction to Corrections.” His areas of expertise are in corrections, namely correctional leadership, and in providing education and awareness of suicide among criminal justice professionals. He is a QPR certified suicide prevention facilitator and has a master’s certification in emotional intelligence.
He resides in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife and their 5 children.