Criminology and Criminal Justice

School Director: Brenda L. Vogel

School Office: Engineering Technology (ET) Room 232
Telephone: (562) 985 - 8965

Faculty: Jamie Binnall, Alice Choi, Ryan G. Fischer, Connie Ireland, Aili Malm, Rebecca Nash, Nicholas Perez, Dina Perrone, Robert Schug, Christine Scott-Hayward, Tracy Tolbert, Sam Vickovic, Brenda L. Vogel, John Wang

Undergraduate Advisor: CHHS Academic Advising and Resources Center

Graduate Advisor: Aili Malm

Internship Coordinators: Ron Mark, Brenda L. Vogel

Office Manager: Durrell Dew

Career Options

Police Officer • Probation Officer • Claims Representative • Private Investigator • Customs Agent • Special Agent FBI • Health & Safety Inspector • Criminologist • Game Warden • Park Ranger • Alcohol-Tobacco-Firearms Agent • Correctional Officer • Paralegal • Immigration Inspector • Intelligence Analyst-CIA • Parole Officer • Teacher • Crime Scene Investigator • Prison Administrator • Lawyer • Credit Investigator • Border Patrol Agent • Probation Officer • (Some of these careers require additional education or experience.) Various entry-level trainee positions in business and industry are available for graduates regardless of academic discipline.

Introduction

The school works collaboratively to investigate, understand, and solve social problems related to crime through the interdisciplinary and comparative study of crime and criminal behavior, as well as the policies and systems designed to control criminality. Graduates are wellprepared to become agents of positive change in the justice system through evaluation, research, ethical practice, and dedicated service. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in criminology/criminal justice, law, public affairs, and related graduate fields.

Programs

• Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.S.

• Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S.
• Emergency Services Administration, M.S.

• Criminal Justice Minor
• Forensic Studies Minor