Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice aims to prepare both undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in criminal justice and related fields. Students who complete our programs are also well prepared to pursue advanced professional degrees. Our programs welcome diversity, encourage creative thought, incorporate advanced technologies, and emphasize critical thinking. Students learn from faculty who are actively engaged in real-world research or currently work in criminal justice organizations

Degree Requirements (Major/Minor)
Recommended Program Sequence
Academic Map
Curriculum Sheet
Description of Courses
General Education Information
Study/Skill Area Listing
Change of Major Application (for Spring 2014)
Crim. Justice Minor Application (for Spring 2014)

Applying
Graduate Catalog
Graduate Forms
Master Thesis Handbook
Graduate Thesis Workshop

CJ Resources
Behind the Badge
Careers in CJ
Cooper Standards
CT Police Academy
Department of Administrative Services
Police jobs in CT
Policeapp
Town Of West Hartford Police Recruitment
Cruel & Unusual: A Podcast On Punishment

CJ Professional Affiliations
Academy of Criminal Justice Science
American Society of Criminology
American Psychological Association
Institute for Criminal Justice Ethics

CCSU Links
Academic Misconduct Policy 
Admissions (graduate)
Admissions (undergraduate)
Advising, Center for and Career Exploration 
Final Exam Schedule
Learning Center
University Calendar
BlackBoard Vista & Learn
WebCentral

Spring 2013 Department Events

New Britain Police Department's K9 Demonstration at CCSU

Our CJ Club Officers with the New Britain Police Department's K9 Team

Criminal Justice Club students returning from their trip to Cheshire Correctional Institution in Cheshire, CT.  

WOW!  Look at all the great toiletry donations for women offenders!

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