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Adjunct Professor | History and Criminal Justice

Dr. Ronnie A. Beck is an adjunct professor at Randall University whose academic and professional experience encompasses American history, criminal justice, military history, and leadership.

Dr. Beck earned his Ph.D. in History from Liberty University, a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, a Master of Military History from American Military University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.

His historical research focuses on American Indian military history, particularly Kiowa warriors’ participation in the First and Second World Wars. His doctoral dissertation, Warriors Across Waters: Kiowa Participation in the World Wars, explores the relationship between Indigenous warrior traditions, cultural identity, and military service. His published scholarship includes “Crossing the Big Water: Kiowa Participation in World War I,” in The Chronicles of Oklahoma.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Beck has more than three decades of law enforcement experience with the Oklahoma City Police Department, where he currently serves as a major overseeing the Laboratory and Support Services Division. His professional experience includes police administration, operational leadership, criminal investigations, forensic science operations, and managing specialized law enforcement units.

Dr. Beck also serves as a colonel in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and has extensive command and leadership experience, including multiple overseas deployments and operational assignments.

Drawing upon his academic scholarship and professional experience, Dr. Beck brings both historical perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom. His teaching interests include American Indian history, criminal justice, military history, Oklahoma history, and leadership.