Criminal Justice Administration

Graduate Study

Joshua Harms, Interim Chair

Fantuzzi, Jurkanin, Newman, Rogers, Shulman, Smith, Stickle, Tarr, Wade, Westmoreland, Williams, Wright

Ben Stickle, Online Coordinator
Elizabeth Wright, Curriculum Chair
Carter Smith, Graduate Coordinator

Courses in the Department of Criminal Justice Administration provide students with a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of those seeking careers in law enforcement, courts, and corrections as well as those already employed in the criminal justice system and related agencies.

The department offers majors in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement.

The major in Criminal Justice offers a foundation in liberal arts, a deep and broad knowledge of the criminal justice system, and an educational background uniquely tailored for each student pursuing a career in the criminal justice system.

The major in Law Enforcement is designed for those with career goals or an interest in law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels.

The major in Emergency Management and Homeland Security is designed for those seeking careers with state and federal agencies in emergency management and homeland security.

The department offers minors in Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice, and Homeland Security.

The department also participates in the Forensic Science interdisciplinary major in conjunction with the Biology and Chemistry departments.

Graduate Study

Requirements for the Master of Criminal Justice degree and a list of the courses offered for graduate credit are published in the Graduate Catalog.