BA Criminal Justice

The Department emphasizes quality in teaching, excellence in research, and the importance of public service, cultural diversity, ethical conduct, and individual thinking. Our stellar faculty are active and prolific scholars who publish books in top academic presses and articles in the top journals in their fields. Most of our faculty also present papers based on their research at scholarly meetings each year. Just as important, the Department's faculty members excel in the classroom, introducing students to important disciplinary methodologies, teaching them how to do research, and preparing them to present their work at scholarly meetings. Upon graduation, our students are extremely well-prepared to seek employment in the public sector or pursue graduate studies.