Karima Mourhat

Dr. Karima Mourhat is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and currently serves as Chair of the Social Sciences Department, where she is the Coordinator of the Criminal Justice program. With an international academic background, she brings a broad and diverse perspective to her teaching and leadership roles.

Dr. Mourhat holds a Ph.D. in Law from Hassan I University, School of Law, Economic and Social Sciences in Morocco, and a Master’s in Criminology & Criminal Justice from Kent State University in Ohio.

Dr. Mourhat shares her knowledge and passion for law and justice with students as she teaches a variety of courses, including Criminal Law, Criminal Courts & Procedure, Introduction to Criminal Justice, the American Law Enforcement System, and the Corrections System. 

Dr. Mourhat serves as the Advisor for Beta Alpha Delta Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA)/SENMC Chapter. In addition to her campus leadership and committee service, she is deeply engaged in the community. Dr. Mourhat serves as Chairwoman of the Carlsbad Police Department Advisory Board, a Judge for the Eddy County Teen Court, and a member of the Legal Redress and Resolution Committees for the Eddy County NAACP. 

Dr. Mourhat is dedicated to preparing students for future success while working on making a difference both at the college and beyond.