The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice hosted its fifth Open House in the Plaster Student Union this past Monday. The event brought approximately 175 prospective students and dozens of family members from all over the state to campus to get a look at what working in this field, taking classes in this discipline, and attending this university are all about. LEARN … [Read more...] about CRM Department Holds its 5th Open House
An online criminal justice master’s degree can open doors to leadership positions and specialized career paths where you can keep the public safe and make a positive impact on the justice system. Dr. Brett Garland, department head of criminology at Missouri State University, answers a few questions about online master’s degrees in this field on Online Master’s … [Read more...] about Online master’s in criminology and criminal justice
Starting at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, Dr. William Sandel planted his roots in biology. During his junior year, he became interested in the theory of crime and crime prevention. He double majored (marine biology and criminal justice), and serves as an example of how to combine criminology with other passions. "Look at what your future job needs." Sandel … [Read more...] about Meet Dr. Sandel: The green criminologist
In mid-October, you can preview the field of criminology firsthand. Criminology Open House Time and place: Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Strong Hall Sign up for the Open House and schedule a tour of campus Cops on Campus Time and place: Oct. 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., BearFest Village – the grass area between Plaster Stadium and McDonald Arena. Both events are free … [Read more...] about Calling all future criminology students
Our department is growing. Get to know our newest professor, Dr. Marijana Kotlaja. (Mah-re-ahna Coat-Lie-Yah) A specialist in juvenile delinquency and cross-cultural comparisons Dr. Kotlaja earned her PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Her work has focused on the macro and micro interactions of societies. “A broad theme of my … [Read more...] about 3 things to know about Dr. Marijana Kotlaja