Nov 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminology and Criminal Justice


School Director: Christine Scott-Hayward

School Office: Engineering Technology (ET) Room 232

Telephone: (562) 985 - 8965

Full-Time Faculty: James Binnall, Alice Choi, Ernest K. Chavez, Ryan G. Fischer, Connie Ireland, Aili Malm, Kylil R. Martin, Becky Nash, Nicholas Perez, Robert Schug, Christine Scott-Hayward, Tracy Tolbert, Mischelle Van Brakle, Sam Vickovic, Brenda L. Vogel, and John Wang. 

Undergraduate Advisor: CHHS Academic Advising and Resources Center

Graduate (MS program) Advisors: Aili Malm (Online Program) and Aili Malm (On-Campus Program)

Internship Coordinators: Ron Mark, Dr. Brenda L. Vogel

Administrative Assistant: Monique Corona

College: College of Health and Human Services  

Courses: CRJU  

Career Options

Research Associates and Administrators; Re-Entry Coordinator; Case Managers; Court Services Director; Loss Prevention Specialist; Victims Services Coordinator; Crime Analysts; Information Analysts; Intelligence Analysts; Criminal Investigator; Document Examiner; Diplomatic Security Agent; Federal, State, County, & City Law Enforcement Officers (US Fish & Wildlife, Sheriff, Police Officer, US Marshall, FBI, DEA, ATF); Federal, State, County, & City Community Correctional Officers (Probation, Parole); Federal, State, County, & City Correctional Officers (Detentions, Jails, Prisons); Correctional Treatment Specialists; US Postal Inspectors; Customs and Imports Specialists; IRS Investigator; Probate Investigator; Security Manager; Police Accreditation Managers; District Attorney Investigator (Some of these careers require additional education or experience.) 

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 well-prepared 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 fields.

Programs

    Graduate and Professional DegreesUndergraduate DegreesMinor

    Courses

      Criminal JusticeEmergency Services Administration