The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers three programs that encompass a philosophy of liberal arts education grounded in social science methodologies. 

Undergraduate Programs:
The two undergraduate programs facilitate mastery of basic academic competencies and provide a basic level of expertise in the field of criminal justice and criminology. These two programs are: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Social & Behavioral Science. To find out how to request information on undergraduate programs, click here. 

Graduate Program:
The graduate degree, a Master of Arts, promotes a more critical examination of crime, offenders, and the criminal justice system while enhancing analytical and communication skills. More information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Wayne Gillespie, the Graduate Coordinator. 

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The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology awards several scholarships and maintains an Honors in Discipline program. These programs are designed and administered to aid students in achieving their academic goals.  

The Honors in Discipline Program:
The honors program provides students majoring in Criminal Justice with an opportunity to achieve their full academic potential. Students accepted into the honors program will enroll in the same courses as other students, but will be required to complete extra assignments and write a Senior Honors Thesis.

Scholarships:
The Department awards the following three scholarships to undergraduate students on a competitive basis: The John R. Cunningham Scholarship, The Christopher T. Mahan Memorial Scholarship, and The David Scruggs Memorial Fund Scholarship. Each year the Department also provides financial support to a limited number of qualified graduate students via Graduate Assistantships.

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