Christine Hannis has always been fascinated by the way the human brain works. She pursued this interest as an undergraduate. “I started off in journalism, but I was also in the introductory psychology class at the time, and I just fell in love with it.” Hannis changed her major, and took on a minor in criminology. “I learned about juvenile justice programs and … [Read more...] about Christine Hannis: Citizen crime preventer
Emily Hrpcha completed her graduate practicum at the Alpha House of Springfield, Inc., a re-entry center for federal offenders and parolees. She continues as a relief watch officer, where she works closely with parole officers and case managers to assist residents’ reintegration into society. “I can use my background in psychology and experience with horses to relate to … [Read more...] about Emily Hrpcha: Horses, ex-cons and the FBI
“It was the class I was the most excited to go to,” he said. “I was the most engaged. I decided that I should probably do something in this aspect.” Exploring law enforcement Early in his major, Hill explored the viewpoint of law enforcement through a policing class. “I interviewed a couple of officers in St. Louis. I got a better understanding of their perspective based off … [Read more...] about Brandon Hill: A lawyer in the making
The job market is more competitive than ever before, which means students have to make sure they gain the edge. Missouri State University helps students reach this goal by offering a wide selection of master’s degrees. MSU ensures these programs are not only top quality, but also affordable and flexible. CollegeChoice.net recognized this hard work, ranking MSU No. 1 in the list … [Read more...] about Criminology master’s degree ranked best program
Unlike regular courts, veterans treatment courts deal only with former members of the U.S. military who have committed crimes. The courts focus on treatment and counseling instead of punishment. Dr. Julie Baldwin, assistant professor of criminology, studies the practices of veterans courts to find what works to reduce veteran crime. “The goal is to treat the cause of the … [Read more...] about Prosecution, defense working together for those who have served