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• Our Mission, Goals, and Objectives
• Our Academic Programs
• Our Faculty and Staff

• Faculty Bios

  • Alice Choi
  • Shirley Feldmann-Jensen
  • Ryan Fischer
  • Henry F. Fradella
  • Judy Hails
  • Connie Ireland
  • James Koval
  • Aili Malm
  • Harvey N. Morley
  • Dina Perrone
  • Robert Schug
  • Tracy Tolbert
  • Brenda Vogel
  • Zheng "John" Wang
• Our Research

• Undergraduate Requirements
• Minor in Criminal Justice
• Minor in Forensic Studies
• Certificate Programs
• Internship Program
• Undergraduate Admission and Advising Information
• Four-, Five-, and Six-Year Roadmaps to Graduation

• About the Programs
• CRJU M.S. Requirements
• Graduate Admission and Advising Information
• GS 700
• Off-Campus Accelerated Program
• Graduate Student Handbook
• Graduate Examinations

• About the Program
• EMER M.S. Requirements
• Graduate Admission and Advising Information
• GS 700

• Course Descriptions
• Curricular Transformation Comparison Chart
• Understanding Undergraduate Prerequisites

• Pre-Law for CSULB Criminal Justice Students and Alumni
• Getting Into Law School
• CAS and the LSAT
• Personal Statement Application Essays
• Recommended Courses at CSULB
• Frequently Asked Questions

• Avoiding Academic Dishonesty
• Course Withdrawal and Repetition Policies
• Do You Need to See the Department Chair?
• Alpha Phi Sigma
• Criminal Justice Students' Association
• Research and Job Links

• Departmental Constitution
• Bylaws of Policies & Procedures
• Reppointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy

Department of Criminal Justice

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 Administration.  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 teacher-scholars who enjoy national reputations in their respective areas of expertise.  A supporting group of 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:

• please email questions concerning our undergraduate program to Dr. Aili Malm, our Undergraduate Advisor;
  
  
• please email questions concerning our certificate programs to Dr. John Wang, the Director of our forensic certificate programs;
  
  
• please email questions concerning our master's programs in criminal justice to Dr. Connie Ireland, our Graduate Advisor;
  
  
• please email questions concerning our master's program in emergency services administration to Dr. Jim Koval; and
  
  
• finally, if you need to see me in my role as Department Chair, please press here to read about making an appointment.

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

 

 

 

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