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 baccalaureate and master's degrees in criminal justice, as well as an undergraduate minor in criminal justice, and certificate programs in applied forensics and in high-tech crime. 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 twelve 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, please email questions concerning our undergraduate and certificate programs to Dr. Sam Torres, and questions about our master's program to Dr. Bruce Berg. If you need to see the 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
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 - 12:00 pm & 1:00 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
Press here to read about making an appointment .
January12: Last day to wait-list full classes.
January 14 : Deadline to pay fees before instruction begins.
January 25: Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive full refund for fees and tuition
January 26: Instruction begins
February 8: Self-service registration and adjustments ends. Deadline to withdraw or drop classes without 'W' grade.
February 13: Deadline to late-add courses without fee. Deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options without fee.
February 20: Census Date. Final deadline to late-add courses with penality fee. Final deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options with penalty fee.
March 30-April 3: Spring break (classes not In session).
April 9: Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund.
April 24 : Deadline to drop without college dean's signature.
May 15: Last day of instruction for all regualrly scheduled spring 2009 state-side classes. Deadline to drop with college dean's signature.
May 18-23: Final Examinations.
May 25: Memorial Day (Campus Closed)
May 27, 28, 29: Commencements.
SUMMER SESSION 2009
Sumer Session 1: June 1-July 10
July 3: Campus close for (Independence Day observation.
Summer Session 2: June 22-July 31
Summer Session 3: July 13-August 21
Dr. Hank Fradella, Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice, has been selected as the 2008-2009 recipient of the Western Society of Criminology's Fellow Award. The award is given to an individual associated with the western region who has made important contributions to the field of criminology. Congratulations, Dr. Fradella!
Dr. Gia Barboza, assistant professor of Criminal Justice, was award a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Accordingly, she will be on a leave of absence during the 2008-2009 academic year. Congratulations, Dr. Barboza!
Dr. Hank Fradella selected as "Author of the Month." More.
Grad Student Wins Two Awards
Master's student Sofia Peralta selected as the recipient of the 2008 Mabel Wilson award. This is a competitive award open to female college students who graduated from high school in Los Angeles County and have demonstrated academic excellence in college. The final selection was based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and future academic promise. Sofia was also
was selected by the Western Society of Criminology (WSC) as one of five recipients of the June Morrison Scholarship Award. The award provides a travel stipend to graduate students travel to the annual conference of the WSC in order to present papers that were accepted for presentation at the meeting through a peer-review process. Many congratulations, Sofia!
Tracing Crime to Its Door
Dr. Aili Malm, a Santa Monica resident who joined the university in 2006, maps criminal networks, tracking organized crime to its door. More
Department Awarded $1.87 Million Grant
A team of four faculty members from the Criminal Justice Department at CSULB has been awarded a four-year, $1.87 million grant by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to evaluate residential substance abuse aftercare following release from prison. More
