Dr. Terrance Hinton

Dr. Terrance Hinton is a faculty member within the College of Safety and Emergency Services at Columbia Southern. He also teaches an Inside-Out Corrections course through the Ohio Prison Education Exchange Project, integrating undergraduate and incarcerated students in a unique learning environment. As a practitioner-scholar, Dr. Hinton has held several leadership roles within the criminal justice field and the Columbus community where he has assisted over 4,000 justice-impacted individuals.



His research and scholarly focus center on reentry topics such as workforce development, education, recidivism and the barriers that hinder reintegration into society for justice-impacted individuals. His contributions have been featured in publications such as The Columbus Dispatch, Journal of Community Justice, Prison Journalism Project, and American Correctional Association magazines. Additionally, his work has been showcased on NBC4 WCMH-TV and WOSU Public Media Radio.



Dr. Hinton’s dedication to service has been recognized with the Excellence in Service Award from his alma mater Wingate University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Wingate University, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University and A&M College, and a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.