On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Criminal Justice, welcome to our home page! The Department works collaboratively to investigate, understand, and solve social problems related to crime. We offer both the bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice, an undergraduate minor in criminal justice, an undergraduate minor in forensic studies, certificate programs in applied forensics and in high-tech crime, and a master's degree in Emergency Services Adminstration. All of these programs are interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on the fields of criminology, law, sociology, psychology, political science, philosophy, and, when applicable, the natural sciences as well. Through a social scientific lens, our challenging curricula are designed to sharpen students’ reasoning, ethical decision making, problem solving, and communication abilities. Graduates of our degree programs are well-prepared to become agents of positive change in the justice system through evaluation, research, ethical practice, and dedicated service.
Our first-rate faculty is comprised of eleven full-time teacher-scholars who enjoy national reputations in their respective areas of expertise. A supporting group of more than thirty part-time faculty members who are dedicated, highly knowledgeable justice professionals assist in the delivery of a curriculum that combines the best of theory, policy, research, and practice. And, our comprehensive internship program allows all students to integrate their classroom-based knowledge with practical, applied experiential learning that, in turn, helps students make informed decisions about employment and/or further educational opportunities. Graduates enter careers in policing, corrections (including probation and parole), the court system, social service agencies, private security, juvenile justice, investigations, and in research and/or policy divisions of numerous governmental agencies. Graduates are also well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees in criminology/criminal justice, law, public affairs, and related graduate fields.
Please take some time to explore our web site. We hope it answers many of the questions that you may have as either a current or prospective student. If not:
Thank you for your interest in our programs. We hope to see you in our classes in the near future.
Sincerely,
Henry F. Fradella, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Explore our research by reading about some of the work in which our faculty has engaged to produce textbooks, scholarly books, monographs, and journal articles.
Department of Criminal Justice
California State University, Long Beach
Social Science and Public Affairs (SSPA) Room 226
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: (562) 985-8965
Departmental Coordinator
Durrell Dew, M.A., M.B.A.
Phone: (562) 985-8965
Email: ddew@csulb.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please note that hours are subject to change during winter, spring, or summer breaks.
Department Chair
Henry F. Fradella, J.D. Ph.D.
Phone: (562) 985-2669
Email: hfradell@csulb.edu
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Important Spring 2010 Dates
January 13th: Deadline to pay fees before instruction begins.
January 25th: Instruction begins.
February 7th: Deadline to withdraw or drop classes without 'W' grade.
February 12th: Deadline to add courses without fee; deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options without fee.
February 15th: Presidents Day (Campus open and classes in session) .
February 19th: Census date. Final deadline to add courses with $10 missed deadline fee; final deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options with $10 missed deadline fee.
March 26th: State Budget Closure Day (No Classes).
March 29th to April 2nd: Spring Break (No Classes).
April 2nd: Library Thesis/Project submission deadline for Spring 2010 graduation.
April 9th: Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund.
April 21st: State Budget Closure Day (No Classes).
April 23rd: Deadline to drop courses without college dean's signature.
May 6th: State Budget Closure Day (No Classes).
May 14th: Last day of instruction; deadline to drop courses with college dean's signature.
May 17th to 22nd: Final examinations.
May 28th: Last day of semester; deadline to file Request for Medical Withdrawal; deadline to file Request for Educational Leave with $10 missed deadline fee.
May 26, 27, & 28th: Commencements.