Check out Professor Mike Suttmoeller’s comments about domestic terrorism in a recent story by KY3. He discusses the intersection of social media, radicalism, and cybercrime as it relates to national security in the modern age. KY3 STORY ON POLITICAL UNREST Professor Suttmoeller teaches a number of classes related to these topics, including Homeland Security and Defense … [Read more...] about Professor Suttmoeller Interviewed by KY3 News
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is happy and proud to announce that Michaela Goldsmith has successfully defended her prospectus titled Use of Force Under Scrutiny: Impacts of Body-Worn Cameras on Types of Force Used by Police. Michaela is in the process of examining police data from Newport News, Virginia across an 8-year period to complete her study. Her … [Read more...] about Michaela Goldsmith Defends Prospectus
Our MSU Mock Trial Team continues to impress in its inaugural campaign. MSU political science senior Chase Coger won an "Outstanding Attorney" individual award at last weekend's mock trial tournament hosted by the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Schools from across the nation competed in the tournament including University of Southern California, St. Louis University, … [Read more...] about Mock Trial Student Wins Outstanding Attorney Award
Our Department was highlighted in the November 2020 edition of Police Chief Magazine! Police Chief devoted an article in its Technology segment to online criminal justice programs that have been serving the educational needs of law enforcement professionals during the pandemic. Read the article titled "Global Crises Do Not Halt Continuing Education Efforts" on page 60 of the … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice Program Highlighted in Police Chief Magazine
Our online bachelor's degree program in criminology and criminal justice was recently ranked #1 by Learn.org. The ranking was achieved in part from recognition of our new criminal investigation and terrorism certificates, and the opportunities for our undergraduates to pursue advanced credentials through the accelerated program. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make … [Read more...] about MSU Criminal Justice Online Program Ranked #1