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University of North Carolina - Charlotte - Charlotte(NC) - The mission of the Department of
Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is fourfold:
(1) to challenge our undergraduate students to examine critically the nature of crime and the criminal
justice system in order to prepare them for graduate study or entry into a criminal justice profession;
(2) to develop within our graduate students a higher understanding of the linkages between
criminological theory, empirical research and criminal justice policy in order to prepare them for
postgraduate work or as capable professionals in the field;
(3) to maintain active research agendas and contribute to the body of knowledge pertaining to crime
and justice; and
(4) to share our expertise to local, state, federal and international entities in order to assist them in
theoretically informed decision-making, policy/program evaluations and other relevant matters pertaining
to crime, justice, and the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is fourfold:
(1) to challenge our undergraduate students to examine critically the nature of crime and the criminal
justice system in order to prepare them for graduate study or entry into a criminal justice profession;
(2) to develop within our graduate students a higher understanding of the linkages between
criminological theory, empirical research and criminal justice policy in order to prepare them for
postgraduate work or as capable professionals in the field;
(3) to maintain active research agendas and contribute to the body of knowledge pertaining to crime
and justice; and
(4) to share our expertise to local, state, federal and international entities in order to assist them in
theoretically informed decision-making, policy/program evaluations and other relevant matters pertaining
to crime, justice, and the criminal justice system.
University of North Carolina - Greensboro - Greensboro(NC) - Criminology is the study of
criminal law violating behavior. Students who specialize in criminology study contemporary forms of
deviant and criminal behavior, social control, and the administration of justice by the criminal justice
system. Specific topics include: juvenile and adult crime, plea bargaining, sentencing, victimization,
deterrence, rehabilitation, and the process by which the state defines deviant behavior. The Department
of Sociology offers the opportunity for students to complete an Undergraduate Sociology Major with a
concentration in Criminology and a Master of Arts Degree with a concentration in Criminology.
criminal law violating behavior. Students who specialize in criminology study contemporary forms of
deviant and criminal behavior, social control, and the administration of justice by the criminal justice
system. Specific topics include: juvenile and adult crime, plea bargaining, sentencing, victimization,
deterrence, rehabilitation, and the process by which the state defines deviant behavior. The Department
of Sociology offers the opportunity for students to complete an Undergraduate Sociology Major with a
concentration in Criminology and a Master of Arts Degree with a concentration in Criminology.
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks(ND) - The Criminal Justice Studies Program at the
University of North Dakota was established in 1974 with grant support from the Law Enforcement
Assistance Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice. Since its inception this interdisciplinary
program has pooled the resources of the departments of political science, Psychology, philosophy,
sociology, and criminal justice. The program of study leads to a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences, and prepares the graduates for positions in criminal
justice professions as well as further education in graduate criminal justice programs. In addition, many
graduates continue their education in law schools. The program also provides opportunities for current
professionals to upgrade their education and for individuals to pursue a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice is broadly subsumed within the three functions of
teaching, research and service to achieve the production and dissemination of knowledge guided by the
principle of a just system of social regulation and control in the advancement of societal well-being. The
goals of the teaching mission are achieved primarily through direct classroom instruction supplemented
by experiential learning opportunities grounded in establishing foundations for lifelong learning. The
research mission addresses both basic and applied research intended to contribute to the advancement
of knowledge in the discipline of Criminal Justice as well as operational issues confronting criminal
justice agencies and institutions. The Department of Criminal Justice meets its service mission through
participation in departmental, college, and university governance, as well as involvement in professional
and community activities that contribute to the betterment of the criminal justice discipline, the
community and society.
University of North Dakota was established in 1974 with grant support from the Law Enforcement
Assistance Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice. Since its inception this interdisciplinary
program has pooled the resources of the departments of political science, Psychology, philosophy,
sociology, and criminal justice. The program of study leads to a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences, and prepares the graduates for positions in criminal
justice professions as well as further education in graduate criminal justice programs. In addition, many
graduates continue their education in law schools. The program also provides opportunities for current
professionals to upgrade their education and for individuals to pursue a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice is broadly subsumed within the three functions of
teaching, research and service to achieve the production and dissemination of knowledge guided by the
principle of a just system of social regulation and control in the advancement of societal well-being. The
goals of the teaching mission are achieved primarily through direct classroom instruction supplemented
by experiential learning opportunities grounded in establishing foundations for lifelong learning. The
research mission addresses both basic and applied research intended to contribute to the advancement
of knowledge in the discipline of Criminal Justice as well as operational issues confronting criminal
justice agencies and institutions. The Department of Criminal Justice meets its service mission through
participation in departmental, college, and university governance, as well as involvement in professional
and community activities that contribute to the betterment of the criminal justice discipline, the
community and society.
University of North Florida - Jacksonville(FL) - The Department of Criminology & Criminal
Justice seeks to provide its students the theoretical, practical and ethical foundations necessary for
understanding crime and the criminal justice system in its social context while developing new knowledge
through faculty scholarship. Through study of the legal, social, and political processes of social control,
students examine law making, crime and deviance, issues of social and racial justice, societal responses
to law violation, and the effectiveness of various crime prevention and punishment strategies.
Participation in research and internships further prepares students to apply their knowledge directly in
the field, to develop critical thinking necessary for democratic citizenship, and to undertake policy
development and implementation. Students at the graduate level receive advanced instruction in
methodology and theory, work directly with faculty on research and writing projects, and are encouraged
to pursue doctoral studies. Crime and punishment are complex social processes involving sometimes
controversial issues. Rigorous training in social science research methods and theory form the
backbone of the Department's academic process. The faculty is also committed to serving the diverse
communities in which they live and work.
Justice seeks to provide its students the theoretical, practical and ethical foundations necessary for
understanding crime and the criminal justice system in its social context while developing new knowledge
through faculty scholarship. Through study of the legal, social, and political processes of social control,
students examine law making, crime and deviance, issues of social and racial justice, societal responses
to law violation, and the effectiveness of various crime prevention and punishment strategies.
Participation in research and internships further prepares students to apply their knowledge directly in
the field, to develop critical thinking necessary for democratic citizenship, and to undertake policy
development and implementation. Students at the graduate level receive advanced instruction in
methodology and theory, work directly with faculty on research and writing projects, and are encouraged
to pursue doctoral studies. Crime and punishment are complex social processes involving sometimes
controversial issues. Rigorous training in social science research methods and theory form the
backbone of the Department's academic process. The faculty is also committed to serving the diverse
communities in which they live and work.
University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia(PA) - Criminology is the science of the patterns,
prediction, prevention and punishment of crime. The University of Pennsylvania has the longest
continuous program of research and teaching in criminology of any American university, with a rich
history and a distinguished group of alumni. Today, Penn offers a unique and rapidly growing
professional M.S. in criminology, an M.A.-Ph.D. program for a highly select group of students, and a
wide-ranging research program under the affiliated Jerry Lee Center of Criminology.
prediction, prevention and punishment of crime. The University of Pennsylvania has the longest
continuous program of research and teaching in criminology of any American university, with a rich
history and a distinguished group of alumni. Today, Penn offers a unique and rapidly growing
professional M.S. in criminology, an M.A.-Ph.D. program for a highly select group of students, and a
wide-ranging research program under the affiliated Jerry Lee Center of Criminology.
University of South Alabama - Mobile(AL) - Welcome to the Department of Political Science and
Criminal Justice at the University of South Alabama. We appreciate your interest and hope you find our
website useful. The Department is home to four major academic programs: Political Science, Criminal
Justice, International Studies, and the graduate program in Public Administration. These programs are
designed to help students attain a liberal education, to encourage and prepare students to participate
actively in public affairs, to train students to enter graduate and professional schools, and to help
students advance toward a variety of professional careers in law, government service, business, criminal
justice, foreign affairs, and the like. For detailed information about these programs follow the links
provided in the menu to the left. The Department is also home to the Center for Public Policy and the
USA Polling Group .
These nationally recognized service centers provide a wide array of research services to faculty,
students, and administrators within the University and to clients throughout the broader community.
They also provide interesting and enlightening part-time job opportunities for students.
Criminal Justice at the University of South Alabama. We appreciate your interest and hope you find our
website useful. The Department is home to four major academic programs: Political Science, Criminal
Justice, International Studies, and the graduate program in Public Administration. These programs are
designed to help students attain a liberal education, to encourage and prepare students to participate
actively in public affairs, to train students to enter graduate and professional schools, and to help
students advance toward a variety of professional careers in law, government service, business, criminal
justice, foreign affairs, and the like. For detailed information about these programs follow the links
provided in the menu to the left. The Department is also home to the Center for Public Policy and the
USA Polling Group .
These nationally recognized service centers provide a wide array of research services to faculty,
students, and administrators within the University and to clients throughout the broader community.
They also provide interesting and enlightening part-time job opportunities for students.
University of South Carolina - Columbia - Columbia(SC) - The Department of Criminology
and Criminal Justice seeks to promote state-of-the-art research and instruction in subject areas that are
crucial to the effective and orderly working of modern society. These include: theories of and responses
to social deviance; law and the legal system; administration theory and evaluation; law enforcement;
juvenile justice systems and procedures; crime prevention models; domestic and foreign terrorism;
drugs and public policy; correctional policy and administration; court processes and procedures; and the
politics and policy of the criminal justice system. The department offers a coordinated academic
program of study that addresses these criminal justice issues from a multi-disciplinary, social science
perspective.
and Criminal Justice seeks to promote state-of-the-art research and instruction in subject areas that are
crucial to the effective and orderly working of modern society. These include: theories of and responses
to social deviance; law and the legal system; administration theory and evaluation; law enforcement;
juvenile justice systems and procedures; crime prevention models; domestic and foreign terrorism;
drugs and public policy; correctional policy and administration; court processes and procedures; and the
politics and policy of the criminal justice system. The department offers a coordinated academic
program of study that addresses these criminal justice issues from a multi-disciplinary, social science
perspective.
University of South Florida - Tampa(FL) - The faculty and staff of the Department of Criminology
at the University of South Florida, Tampa campus, welcome you to our website. Please access the links
shown to learn more about us, the academic programs that we offer, and various events in which we are
involved.
at the University of South Florida, Tampa campus, welcome you to our website. Please access the links
shown to learn more about us, the academic programs that we offer, and various events in which we are
involved.
University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg(MS) - The flexible and interdisciplinary nature
of the Administration of Justice curriculum provides an ideal educational base for those seeking careers
in which special skills are needed. The careful selection of a minor also enhances this feature of the
curriculum. Minors in Paralegal Studies, English, Philosophy, or Political Science provide excellent
preparation for law school, while minors in Spanish, Accounting, Forensic Science, and Computer
Science have proven to be in high demand in state and federal investigative services. Wildlife
conservation officers and environmental protection agencies have extensively employed Administration
of Justice majors with Biology minors. The department endeavors through individual counseling to
identify a student's goals and potential and to provide the best education possible to meet those
aspirations.
of the Administration of Justice curriculum provides an ideal educational base for those seeking careers
in which special skills are needed. The careful selection of a minor also enhances this feature of the
curriculum. Minors in Paralegal Studies, English, Philosophy, or Political Science provide excellent
preparation for law school, while minors in Spanish, Accounting, Forensic Science, and Computer
Science have proven to be in high demand in state and federal investigative services. Wildlife
conservation officers and environmental protection agencies have extensively employed Administration
of Justice majors with Biology minors. The department endeavors through individual counseling to
identify a student's goals and potential and to provide the best education possible to meet those
aspirations.
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Chattanooga(TN) - The criminal justice field is
interdisciplinary, drawing knowledge from many areas. The degree prepares students for entry level
positions in a wide variety of criminal justice and social service agencies and for graduate study in many
fields. For example students may pursue careers with the federal government including: Federal Bureau
of Prisons case manager; Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms inspector; customs inspector; deputy U.S.
marshal; Drug Enforcement Agency officer; Fish and Wildlife Service agent; Immigration and
Naturalization officer; Internal Revenue investigator; Postal Service Inspector; and Secret Service agent.
Careers in state and municipal law enforcement include deputy sheriff, state police, and municipal police
officer. Careers in the court system include the following: bailiff; court administrator; pretrial services;
research analyst; victim services specialist. Criminal Justice graduates interested in corrections might be
employed in the following positions: corrections counselor; corrections officer; parole officer; pre-release
officer; half-way house manager; probation officer; crisis counselor; and runaway/juvenile services
counselor. There also are a variety of jobs in private security including investigators and protective
services specialist. Thus, a criminal justice major has a wide variety of careers available in a field where
there are many job opportunities.
interdisciplinary, drawing knowledge from many areas. The degree prepares students for entry level
positions in a wide variety of criminal justice and social service agencies and for graduate study in many
fields. For example students may pursue careers with the federal government including: Federal Bureau
of Prisons case manager; Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms inspector; customs inspector; deputy U.S.
marshal; Drug Enforcement Agency officer; Fish and Wildlife Service agent; Immigration and
Naturalization officer; Internal Revenue investigator; Postal Service Inspector; and Secret Service agent.
Careers in state and municipal law enforcement include deputy sheriff, state police, and municipal police
officer. Careers in the court system include the following: bailiff; court administrator; pretrial services;
research analyst; victim services specialist. Criminal Justice graduates interested in corrections might be
employed in the following positions: corrections counselor; corrections officer; parole officer; pre-release
officer; half-way house manager; probation officer; crisis counselor; and runaway/juvenile services
counselor. There also are a variety of jobs in private security including investigators and protective
services specialist. Thus, a criminal justice major has a wide variety of careers available in a field where
there are many job opportunities.
University of Tennessee - Knoxville - Knoxville(TN) - Welcome to the Department of Sociology
at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Our mission is the creation of a learning environment that
emphasizes the theme of Social Justice. Through course- work and research in the interest areas of
political economy and globalization, environmental sociology, and criminology, students develop an
understanding of both everyday social behavior and the structural factors that contribute to social
injustices. In the seminar room and in the field, students also acquire the intellectual tools to identify and
critically analyze social phenomena and trends, along with the methodological tools to conduct
high-quality research, with a particular focus on evaluating the successes and failures of social policies.
at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Our mission is the creation of a learning environment that
emphasizes the theme of Social Justice. Through course- work and research in the interest areas of
political economy and globalization, environmental sociology, and criminology, students develop an
understanding of both everyday social behavior and the structural factors that contribute to social
injustices. In the seminar room and in the field, students also acquire the intellectual tools to identify and
critically analyze social phenomena and trends, along with the methodological tools to conduct
high-quality research, with a particular focus on evaluating the successes and failures of social policies.
University of Texas - Arlington - Arlington(TX) - Welcome to the Criminology and Criminal
Justice Department at the University of Texas at Arlington. On these pages you will find information
about both the undergraduate and graduate programs, the faculty, and advising. Visit the Criminal
Justice Career Center for information about job opportunities in the field of criminal justice.
The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department offers distance learning courses conducted over the
Internet for students whose schedules do not permit them to be on campus frequently.
To learn more about scholarships, program events, and employment opportunities be sure to sign up for
the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department's electronic mailing list.
Justice Department at the University of Texas at Arlington. On these pages you will find information
about both the undergraduate and graduate programs, the faculty, and advising. Visit the Criminal
Justice Career Center for information about job opportunities in the field of criminal justice.
The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department offers distance learning courses conducted over the
Internet for students whose schedules do not permit them to be on campus frequently.
To learn more about scholarships, program events, and employment opportunities be sure to sign up for
the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department's electronic mailing list.
University of Texas - El Paso - El Paso(TX) - The Criminal Justice Program at the University of
Texas at El Paso offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The Program provides
students with an understanding of criminal behavior and its relationship to society, the nature of law and
social control, the organization and management of criminal justice agencies (including law enforcement
, courts, and corrections), and the use of evaluation research in the Criminal Justice field. The Program
is based in the Departments of Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, and uses perspectives from
these and other behavioral science disciplines. The program offers courses in many areas of criminal
justice and on many specialized topics.
Texas at El Paso offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The Program provides
students with an understanding of criminal behavior and its relationship to society, the nature of law and
social control, the organization and management of criminal justice agencies (including law enforcement
, courts, and corrections), and the use of evaluation research in the Criminal Justice field. The Program
is based in the Departments of Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, and uses perspectives from
these and other behavioral science disciplines. The program offers courses in many areas of criminal
justice and on many specialized topics.
University of Toledo - Toledo(OH) - The College of Health Science and Human Service is
dedicated to
provide Quality Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in the Professional Fields of Health Science and
Human Service through continuous commitment to Education, Research and Service.
dedicated to
provide Quality Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in the Professional Fields of Health Science and
Human Service through continuous commitment to Education, Research and Service.
University of West Florida - Pensacola(FL) - Where else could students enjoy small classes,
opportunities to contribute to a growing and vibrant community, beautifully forested campuses, small
classes, devoted teachers, opportunities to do one-on-one research projects on cutting edge topics,
individual academic counseling, and the chance to explore career options all at one university? You'll
find all of this in the Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at UWF.
Have you ever visited a prison or jail to see what it’s really like? Would you like the opportunity to work
with delinquent juveniles who are in the Juvenile Justice system? Have you ever wondered what
happened to them or how they became delinquent? Is criminal profiling an art or a science? What are
the basic steps in conducting a criminal investigation? And, what do people who plan a career in law
enforcement need to know about forensic science or white collar crime? These are some of the
questions addressed by Criminal Justice majors.
How would you like to be able to take a case from the client walking in the door all the way to the
courthouse steps? What does the Constitution have to do with the practice of law today? Did you know
that most civil litigation is based on the existence of a thing called a Tort--literally to “twist?” Would you
like to take a class where you can learn “Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Sex
(Discrimination), but Were Afraid to Ask?” These are some of the questions addressed by Legal
Studies majors.
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs will challenge students both intellectually and pragmatically
to prepare them for a career in the CJ system, for the modern practice of law (either as a paralegal or
for further studies leading to the J.D. degree), or for graduate school.
Since the fall of 1996, the Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies has offered 78 scholarships.
Hundreds of students have benefited from internships, field studies, and the relationships they have
cultivated with our faculty and staff. For more detailed information, please check out the rest of our web-
site and feel free to contact any of our faculty members.
opportunities to contribute to a growing and vibrant community, beautifully forested campuses, small
classes, devoted teachers, opportunities to do one-on-one research projects on cutting edge topics,
individual academic counseling, and the chance to explore career options all at one university? You'll
find all of this in the Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at UWF.
Have you ever visited a prison or jail to see what it’s really like? Would you like the opportunity to work
with delinquent juveniles who are in the Juvenile Justice system? Have you ever wondered what
happened to them or how they became delinquent? Is criminal profiling an art or a science? What are
the basic steps in conducting a criminal investigation? And, what do people who plan a career in law
enforcement need to know about forensic science or white collar crime? These are some of the
questions addressed by Criminal Justice majors.
How would you like to be able to take a case from the client walking in the door all the way to the
courthouse steps? What does the Constitution have to do with the practice of law today? Did you know
that most civil litigation is based on the existence of a thing called a Tort--literally to “twist?” Would you
like to take a class where you can learn “Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Sex
(Discrimination), but Were Afraid to Ask?” These are some of the questions addressed by Legal
Studies majors.
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs will challenge students both intellectually and pragmatically
to prepare them for a career in the CJ system, for the modern practice of law (either as a paralegal or
for further studies leading to the J.D. degree), or for graduate school.
Since the fall of 1996, the Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies has offered 78 scholarships.
Hundreds of students have benefited from internships, field studies, and the relationships they have
cultivated with our faculty and staff. For more detailed information, please check out the rest of our web-
site and feel free to contact any of our faculty members.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee(WI) - The field of Criminal Justice is rapidly
expanding and provides a wide variety of career paths within three major sub-systems:
1) Law Enforcement -- responsible for enforcing the law;
2) Courts -- safeguarding the judicial process;
3) Corrections -- providing treatment and rehabilitation.
All three of these areas require practitioners who are educated, experienced and aware. Those who
have an education with a strong liberal arts base will find themselves well prepared to take advantage of
the array of career opportunities available to them.
Our Master's degree in Criminal Justice is designed to educate students for leadership positions in the
field, and to deliver a broad foundation for the understanding of criminal justice policy. Students are
introduced to advanced knowledge on the nature and causes of crime, the justification and means of
social control, the administration of the Justice system and the evaluation of Criminal Justice Programs.
expanding and provides a wide variety of career paths within three major sub-systems:
1) Law Enforcement -- responsible for enforcing the law;
2) Courts -- safeguarding the judicial process;
3) Corrections -- providing treatment and rehabilitation.
All three of these areas require practitioners who are educated, experienced and aware. Those who
have an education with a strong liberal arts base will find themselves well prepared to take advantage of
the array of career opportunities available to them.
Our Master's degree in Criminal Justice is designed to educate students for leadership positions in the
field, and to deliver a broad foundation for the understanding of criminal justice policy. Students are
introduced to advanced knowledge on the nature and causes of crime, the justification and means of
social control, the administration of the Justice system and the evaluation of Criminal Justice Programs.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville - Platteville(WI) - The faculty of the Department of Criminal
Justice recognizes its mission as three-fold. First and foremost, the department is dedicated to providing
its majors with the best possible education in criminal justice by providing them with a critical
understanding of the total system of criminal justice and the society in which it functions. At the same
time, as part of the College of Liberal Arts and Education, we are committed to preparing our students to
move successfully into criminal justice careers or postgraduate work as liberally educated, intellectually
mature, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive men and women.
Secondly, the Department is dedicated to providing students throughout the university with opportunities
to examine critically the broad questions of how justice is administered in American society and to
confront at first hand the fundamental issues of criminal justice which they will face as involved citizens.
Finally, the Department of Criminal Justice is dedicated to providing the expertise of its faculty as a
resource to assist criminal justice and social service agencies in the realms of applied research, policy
development, training, and planned change to meet the social and technological challenges of the
twenty-first century.
Justice recognizes its mission as three-fold. First and foremost, the department is dedicated to providing
its majors with the best possible education in criminal justice by providing them with a critical
understanding of the total system of criminal justice and the society in which it functions. At the same
time, as part of the College of Liberal Arts and Education, we are committed to preparing our students to
move successfully into criminal justice careers or postgraduate work as liberally educated, intellectually
mature, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive men and women.
Secondly, the Department is dedicated to providing students throughout the university with opportunities
to examine critically the broad questions of how justice is administered in American society and to
confront at first hand the fundamental issues of criminal justice which they will face as involved citizens.
Finally, the Department of Criminal Justice is dedicated to providing the expertise of its faculty as a
resource to assist criminal justice and social service agencies in the realms of applied research, policy
development, training, and planned change to meet the social and technological challenges of the
twenty-first century.
University of Wyoming - Laramie(WY) - Criminal Justice (CJ) is a social science that critically
examines the causes and control of criminal behavior. The CJ Department is interdisciplinary:
criminologists, political scientists, ,sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists, and many others
contribute their knowledge to the field.
Our commitment is to provide a broad liberal arts education. We believe this will help prepare our
students for a variety of professions, such as those in:
Local, State, & Federal Law Enforcement
Court Administration
Law School
Probation & Parole
Corrections
The Military
Homeland Security
Private Security
examines the causes and control of criminal behavior. The CJ Department is interdisciplinary:
criminologists, political scientists, ,sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists, and many others
contribute their knowledge to the field.
Our commitment is to provide a broad liberal arts education. We believe this will help prepare our
students for a variety of professions, such as those in:
Local, State, & Federal Law Enforcement
Court Administration
Law School
Probation & Parole
Corrections
The Military
Homeland Security
Private Security
Valdosta State University - Valdosta(GA) - The faculty, staff, and students of the Department of
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice are fully committed to the missions of Valdosta State
University and the University System of Georgia. Within these frameworks, we seek to accomplish the
following:
To provide a teaching/learning environment that sustains instructional excellence and intellectual inquiry
across a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, serves a diverse student body
committed to excellence and high levels of achievement, and provides academic advising and other
support to students as they move through the university and into their careers;
To be professionally productive as active scholars engaged in significant professional activities at the
regional, national, and international levels while also conducting sound academic and applied research
as seen in publications in refereed research journals, monographs and books, and reports to various
public and private agencies that might sponsor such work;
To support regional and area development as well as the improvement of the quality of life in our region
by using our professional knowledge and skills in service to our region, state, and nation.
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice are fully committed to the missions of Valdosta State
University and the University System of Georgia. Within these frameworks, we seek to accomplish the
following:
To provide a teaching/learning environment that sustains instructional excellence and intellectual inquiry
across a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, serves a diverse student body
committed to excellence and high levels of achievement, and provides academic advising and other
support to students as they move through the university and into their careers;
To be professionally productive as active scholars engaged in significant professional activities at the
regional, national, and international levels while also conducting sound academic and applied research
as seen in publications in refereed research journals, monographs and books, and reports to various
public and private agencies that might sponsor such work;
To support regional and area development as well as the improvement of the quality of life in our region
by using our professional knowledge and skills in service to our region, state, and nation.
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond(VA) - The Virginia Commonwealth University
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs offers programs at the undergraduate and
graduate level as well as post-baccalaureate and graduate certificate programs in the areas of criminal
justice, public policy, administration, and management, and urban studies and geography.
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs offers programs at the undergraduate and
graduate level as well as post-baccalaureate and graduate certificate programs in the areas of criminal
justice, public policy, administration, and management, and urban studies and geography.
Washburn University - Topeka(KS) - The Department of Criminal Justice offers degree programs
to prepare students for productive careers in law enforcement, corrections, and security administration.
Its qualified faculty recognizes the diversity of student learners and therefore strive to cultivate an
educational environment that values self-identity and dedication to public service. Courses are
presented in both classroom and web-based formats and are intended to produce knowledgeable
students who possess analytical and technical skills to compete in todays criminal justice job market.
Services are made available to help students reach their full academic potential and prepare them for a
lifetime of continuous learning.
to prepare students for productive careers in law enforcement, corrections, and security administration.
Its qualified faculty recognizes the diversity of student learners and therefore strive to cultivate an
educational environment that values self-identity and dedication to public service. Courses are
presented in both classroom and web-based formats and are intended to produce knowledgeable
students who possess analytical and technical skills to compete in todays criminal justice job market.
Services are made available to help students reach their full academic potential and prepare them for a
lifetime of continuous learning.
Washington State University - Pullman(WA) - The program is the second oldest in the United
States. It was established in 1943 as the Department of Police Science by V.A. Leonard. Dr. Leonard
founded Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, and was one of the founding
members of the organization that later became the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
The department’s name was changed in 1975 to the Department of Criminal Justice. The criminal justice
department merged with the Department of Political Science in 1982, when it became the Criminal
Justice Program.
The program offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in criminal justice. Criminal justice is a
set of policies pursued by private and public crime institutions which promote and seek to sustain
control, order, and justice. Students, hence, are required to take courses in criminal justice, public
policy, public administration, public law, sociology, research methods, and statistics. The goal is to
produce graduates who understand crime and criminal justice policy and who embody the highest
academic, professional, and ethical standards in their work and careers.
Students may earn a bachelor of arts or a master’s degree in criminal justice. Students who wish to
continue their graduate studies to attain a Ph.D. may do so through the track in criminal justice.
States. It was established in 1943 as the Department of Police Science by V.A. Leonard. Dr. Leonard
founded Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, and was one of the founding
members of the organization that later became the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
The department’s name was changed in 1975 to the Department of Criminal Justice. The criminal justice
department merged with the Department of Political Science in 1982, when it became the Criminal
Justice Program.
The program offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in criminal justice. Criminal justice is a
set of policies pursued by private and public crime institutions which promote and seek to sustain
control, order, and justice. Students, hence, are required to take courses in criminal justice, public
policy, public administration, public law, sociology, research methods, and statistics. The goal is to
produce graduates who understand crime and criminal justice policy and who embody the highest
academic, professional, and ethical standards in their work and careers.
Students may earn a bachelor of arts or a master’s degree in criminal justice. Students who wish to
continue their graduate studies to attain a Ph.D. may do so through the track in criminal justice.
Washington State University - Spokane - Spokane(WA) - The Criminal Justice program
emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding deviant behavior and crime, the nature of law
and social control, the organization and management of criminal justice agencies, and the use of
research and evaluation for planned change in criminal justice. Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary
field that includes material from sociology, political science, and psychology.
Washington State University Spokane offers the Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and, in
collaboration with our Pullman campus, a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
The program is designed for those who have an interest in understanding societal issues associated
with crime, the work performed by criminal justice professionals, and the impact public policy decisions
have on the operation of the criminal justice system. Our student body is comprised both of traditional
students who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees and working professionals
interested in furthering their careers in criminal justice. Classes are held in the evening, making the
program accessible to both full-time and part-time students.
The program, is taught by highly qualified faculty in small seminar settings. Excellence in scholarship,
combined with applications of knowledge useful to practitioners in the field, provides students with both
an understanding of the criminal justice system and opportunities to engage in meaningful research in
the community. With courses in criminal justice, criminological theory, public administration, and policy
analysis, the Criminal Justice program prepares students for positions of leadership in law enforcement,
court administration, corrections, and academia.
WSU Spokane is home to the Western Regional Institute for Community Oriented Public Safety
(WRICOPS), the Washington State Institute for Community Oriented Policing (WSICOP), and a branch of
WSU’s Division of Governmental Studies and Service (DGSS). These units are closely associated with
the Criminal Justice program, and offer opportunities for master and doctoral candidates to work on a
variety of applied research projects.
Established in 1941 as the Department of Police Science and Administration, the WSU Criminal Justice
program is among the oldest in the country. It is ranked in the top twenty criminal justice programs
nationally, The Criminal Justice program is located in the Department of Political Science, WSU Pullman.
emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding deviant behavior and crime, the nature of law
and social control, the organization and management of criminal justice agencies, and the use of
research and evaluation for planned change in criminal justice. Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary
field that includes material from sociology, political science, and psychology.
Washington State University Spokane offers the Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and, in
collaboration with our Pullman campus, a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
The program is designed for those who have an interest in understanding societal issues associated
with crime, the work performed by criminal justice professionals, and the impact public policy decisions
have on the operation of the criminal justice system. Our student body is comprised both of traditional
students who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees and working professionals
interested in furthering their careers in criminal justice. Classes are held in the evening, making the
program accessible to both full-time and part-time students.
The program, is taught by highly qualified faculty in small seminar settings. Excellence in scholarship,
combined with applications of knowledge useful to practitioners in the field, provides students with both
an understanding of the criminal justice system and opportunities to engage in meaningful research in
the community. With courses in criminal justice, criminological theory, public administration, and policy
analysis, the Criminal Justice program prepares students for positions of leadership in law enforcement,
court administration, corrections, and academia.
WSU Spokane is home to the Western Regional Institute for Community Oriented Public Safety
(WRICOPS), the Washington State Institute for Community Oriented Policing (WSICOP), and a branch of
WSU’s Division of Governmental Studies and Service (DGSS). These units are closely associated with
the Criminal Justice program, and offer opportunities for master and doctoral candidates to work on a
variety of applied research projects.
Established in 1941 as the Department of Police Science and Administration, the WSU Criminal Justice
program is among the oldest in the country. It is ranked in the top twenty criminal justice programs
nationally, The Criminal Justice program is located in the Department of Political Science, WSU Pullman.
Wayne State University - Detroit(MI) - The study of criminal justice begins with an analysis of the
entire justice system as a force for social order. Advanced study inquires into the political,
organizational, social and behavioral aspects of its various components. The analytical and research
skills stressed by this program enable students to identify and assess the often conflicting objectives of
criminal justice and investigate basic issues and practical problems in criminology and the administration
of criminal justice. Legal courses foster an awareness of the values of due process and the limits of
government power in a democratic society.
The program also promotes a multidisciplinary understanding of the sources of criminal behaviors,
including perspectives and contributions from criminology, psychology, and sociology. The curriculum
exposes students to knowledge of the major types of crime, including crimes of violence such as street
crime and domestic violence, property crimes such as burglary and larceny, public order crimes such as
disorderly conduct and sexual offenses, delinquency, and crimes by gangs and organizations. The
study of innovative, theoretically based programs by the criminal justice system to reduce the incidence
of crime is also examined.
Criminal Justice Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
entire justice system as a force for social order. Advanced study inquires into the political,
organizational, social and behavioral aspects of its various components. The analytical and research
skills stressed by this program enable students to identify and assess the often conflicting objectives of
criminal justice and investigate basic issues and practical problems in criminology and the administration
of criminal justice. Legal courses foster an awareness of the values of due process and the limits of
government power in a democratic society.
The program also promotes a multidisciplinary understanding of the sources of criminal behaviors,
including perspectives and contributions from criminology, psychology, and sociology. The curriculum
exposes students to knowledge of the major types of crime, including crimes of violence such as street
crime and domestic violence, property crimes such as burglary and larceny, public order crimes such as
disorderly conduct and sexual offenses, delinquency, and crimes by gangs and organizations. The
study of innovative, theoretically based programs by the criminal justice system to reduce the incidence
of crime is also examined.
Criminal Justice Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Weber State University - Ogden(UT) - Welcome to the Weber State University Criminal Justice
Department. The Criminal Justice (CJ) program provides students with a liberal education, while offering
academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also
offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality
of justice administration. The CJ program is broken into four areas of emphasis, Corrections,
Criminalistics, Criminal Law, and Law Enforcement.
Department. The Criminal Justice (CJ) program provides students with a liberal education, while offering
academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also
offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality
of justice administration. The CJ program is broken into four areas of emphasis, Corrections,
Criminalistics, Criminal Law, and Law Enforcement.
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