Our central role in this mandate is reflected in the dedication of the faculty to the creation of an intellectual environment crucial to the development of skills for critical analysis, problem solving, and full participation in public affairs. Te department offers an associate, baccalaureate, and masters degree, as well as a minor in criminal justice.

The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice is to offer high-quality contributions to local and national criminal justice agencies. Given the comprehensive orientation of the university, our educational focus is to prepare students to be fully informed participants at all levels of the justice field. In order to provide the highest quality education, faculty actively participate in scholarship. Faculty also provide service to justice entities, the community, and the profession.