She also teaches courses for the Women and Gender Studies program. She earned her B.A in Sociology with a specialization in deviant behavior from the University of Kentucky, and her M.S. in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies from Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Carter completed her Ph.D. in Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include topics pertaining to: female criminality, reintegration, and the death penalty.​In her spare time, Dr. Carter enjoys cycling, running, cooking, volunteering, and spending time with her husband and pug.