Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is "No Place for Hate." As educators and students of criminology and criminal justice, we are committed to preventing and fighting racism, discrimination, and injustice with action, knowledge, and courage.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers students seeking careers in Criminology a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and also prepares them for careers in the criminal justice system.

The degree offered is the bachelor of arts with a major in criminology and the bachelor of arts with a major in criminology pre-law. Additionally, students may minor in criminology. The department also offers graduate work at the master's level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top 20 most frequently asked questions by prospective students concerning Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's undergraduate Criminology program.

Student Organizations

The Criminology Department sponsors several student organizations: Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminology Association, the , and the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chapter of the Pennsylvania Prison Society.

Student Checklist

Student Checklist 

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department

Support Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Criminology and Criminal Justice Students

When you make a gift in support of our department, you invest in the world's next generation of leaders. Scholarships and program support create the best possible student experience.

News

Beaumont Foundation Honors Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumnus with Continued Support for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Criminology And Criminal Justice Students

C. Edward Keller of Beaumont, TX, a 2019 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored by the Beaumont Foundation of America with an additional $60,000 gift for a scholarship at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ named in Keller’s honor.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Distinguished University Professor Alida Merlo Honored with National Award for Excellence

Alida Merlo, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Distinguished University Professor and professor of criminology and criminal justice, is the 2024 recipient of the Bruce Smith, Sr. Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Science.

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Distinguished Alumni Panel

Two Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice alumni, selected as this year's Distinguished Alumni, will present on a panel on April 8.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Criminology Master’s Program Ranked Top in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.Com

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s online master’s in criminology has been ranked second in the nation and first in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.com in its 2022 Best Online Programs in Criminology listing. The ranking is due in part to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s reputation as a research university.

Phi Kappa Phi Reynolds Scholarship Awardee Selected

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ chapter of the interdisciplinary honor society of Phi Kappa Phi has selected Bradley Welman as this year’s recipient of the annual Reynolds Scholarship.