Sean Allen graduated in May 2008 from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Criminal Justice and minor concentrations in Political Science and Sociology.  His research interests include criminology, deviant behavior, terrorism, criminal law, and sociology of law.  Upon completion of graduate school, he plans on obtaining his Ph.D. in Criminology.  He was an intern with the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office in Marquette for one year.