Criminal Justice

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Faculty

Associate Professor Sami Ansari, Chairperson

Professors: Carol A. Facella, Eric W. Metchik, Anne M. Sullivan

Associate Professors: Jeb A. Booth, Kevin P. Borgeson, Jenifer K. Girgen, Amanda Orcutt

Assistant Professors: Jennifer B. Robinson, Forrest Rodgers

Faculty Emeriti

Professor: Kristen J. Kuehnle, Edward LeClair

Programs Offered

Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice

Concentrations

Administration
Criminal Investigation

Minor

Criminal Justice

Combined Bachelor of Science / Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Major in Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science Degree)

The program is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts education coupled with a specialization in criminal justice. The curriculum integrates criminal justice theory, research, administration and policy. The faculty utilize innovative teaching styles and techniques to help students analyze substantive issues, develop verbal and writing skills, acquire proficiency in research methods, statistical analysis and computer applications and enhance critical thinking. Students may choose from one of two concentrations: Administration and Criminal Investigation Policy.

Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Criminal Justice

This program will allow accomplished students to earn both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Criminal Justice in five years. Students accepted into the program will take a total of four graduate courses their senior year of undergraduate study, two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester. These courses will count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree. Students will, then, be able to earn a Master’s degree with one additional year of coursework. Applicants must meet the academic criteria, a GPA of at least 3.25 and the completion of 72 undergraduate credits. Students who have transferred 45 or less credits can apply if they meet the academic criteria. The GRE requirement is waived for successful applications.

Criminal Justice Academy is an association of students from the University who are interested in the field of criminal justice and in the study of related legal, social and political issues. Activities include guest speakers, career days, tours of criminal justice facilities, conferences, films and open houses.

Friends of Criminal Justice. The Association includes graduates from the Criminal Justice program who participate in various activities and maintain a professional network.

Alpha Phi Sigma, Eta Eta Chapter. Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society for Criminal Justice Majors. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate, graduate students of criminal justice, as well as juris doctorate.

Mission Statement

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to provide a diverse, intellectually stimulating, student-centered environment that offers a variety of interactive academic and field experiences. The Department will foster socially responsible leaders, who are committed to continuing scholarship and to regional and global goals.

Program Goals:

1. Increase students’ knowledge of crime, and of the criminal justice system and its components.

2. Expand students’ understanding of criminological theories and research and their relevance to criminal justice policies.

3. Develop students’ critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and problem solving capabilities.

4. Expand students’ appreciation of social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.

5. Augment students’ leadership skills through classroom and field experiences.