Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Dr. Shostak teaches Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law & Procedure, and
Evidence & Courtroom Procedure
- Research interests include gang/hate crimes, trial practice, and the intersection
of education and the criminal justice system
- Experienced criminal defense attorney and former law clerk to Hon. Paul J. Simon,
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
- Dr. Shostak holds degrees from:
Lindenwood University (2019) Ed.D. Instructional Leadership, emphasis in Adult Education
91导航 (2014) M.S. in Criminal Justice
University of Missouri (1996) J.D.
University of Missouri (1993) BGS General Studies
Publications include:
Shostak, G. (2025). Restoring trust: What the Missouri Supreme Court and andragogy
can teach the United States Supreme Court. Missouri Policy Journal, 2(2), pp. 47-54.
Shostak, G. (2021). Winning trials: Turning the courtroom into the classroom. St. Louis Bar Journal, 68(2), pp. 5-8.