Claude Maye
Dr. Claude Maye is an assistant professor of criminal justice at North Carolina Central University, where he draws on years of professional experience and academic expertise to create an engaging classroom environment. With a career in correctional administration and a focus on evidence-based prison management, Dr. Maye is a respected leader in criminal justice.
Dr. Maye earned his Doctorate of Criminal Justice (D.C.J.) with highest honors from Pennsylvania Western University in 2024. A proud graduate of North Carolina Central University, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (1990) and his Master of Science (1993) in Criminal Justice, achieving the highest honors for his graduate degree.
Before academia, Dr. Maye held key positions in correctional facilities across the U.S., including warden at the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, and the South Bay Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility in Florida. Dr. Maye’s return to North Carolina Central University as a professor marks a significant moment in his career, allowing him to contribute to the development of future criminal justice professionals.
Education
D.C.J., Criminal Justice |
Pennsylvania Western University |
2024 |
M.S., Criminal Justice |
North Carolina Central University |
1993 |
B.A., Criminal Justice |
North Carolina Central University |
1990 |
Courses
Publications
Maye, C. (2024, May). Examining Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing the Burden and Their Implications for Effective Prison Management. Doctoral Research Project. Pennsylvania Western University.
Maye, C. (1993, May). Fear of Victimization Among High School Students in Durham, North Carolina. Master’s Thesis. North Carolina Central University.