What We Do

Vision

To deliver a high-quality Criminal Justice and Criminology program, founded on excellence in research, teaching, and service endeavors at the state, national, and international level.

Mission

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is committed to conducting high quality research to enhance the knowledge base among our students, criminal justice agencies throughout the country and internationally, as well as the broader community. Student competencies are guided by an increased understanding of the role of criminal justice systems and professionals, and research that underlies effective policy and practice. The Department is strongly committed to the provision of public service through applied research and related efforts with criminal justice agencies and community organizations.

Priorities

1. Promote undergraduate student success.
2. Promote and support the development and delivery of a rigorous, contemporary curriculum.
3. Provide high quality, graduate level education to develop the next generation of scholars in criminal justice and criminology.
4. Sustain a high level of criminal justice and criminology research and scholarly activity.