About Us

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.

Our School

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology began in 1969 as the Department of Law Enforcement Studies. It grew rapidly, expanded its focus, and in 1989, started offering a master's degree. In 2009, the School accepted its first doctoral students.

Today, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is a vibrant community, with approximately 1,300 baccalaureate students, 40 master's students, and 40 doctoral students. Twenty-five full-time faculty members educate our students. They are engaged in a wide range of research endeavors.

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Our Mission

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.

10,000+ Law Enforcement Officers

trained at The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center

40+ Doctoral Students

have received their doctorates through our school since 2009. Many of our graduates are leaders in criminal justice and criminology research.

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