Her research primarily focuses on the lived experiences of children of incarcerated parents. This research has taken her around the world interviewing families and children. Dr. Muhammad is the originator of the innovative Inside-Outside course that is held at a correctional institution with students from Howard University and inmates. This class as well as her Policing Inside-Out course, are both offered exclusively at Howard University. The Policing course addresses questions on race relations with minority communities and law enforcement with both students and law enforcement in the class.