The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral-level curricula that address a wide range of social issues and research areas.
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology began in 1969 as the Department of Law Enforcement Studies. It grew rapidly, and in 1989, began offering master's degrees. In 2009, the School accepted its first doctoral students.
Today, the School is a vibrant community, with approximately 1,400 baccalaureate, 120 master's, and 40 doctoral students. Twenty-five full-time faculty members educate our students. They are engaged in a wide range of research endeavors.
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology produces and disseminates knowledge through high-quality teaching, research, and service with a focus on empowering students and professionals to improve the criminal justice system.
trained at The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center
have received their doctorates through our school since 2009. Many of our graduates are leaders in criminal justice and criminology research.
