Welcome  

Becoming an agent of change 

As a student in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you will:

  • study a diverse range of specializations
  • learn how you can best help to impart social justice in the community
  • collaborate with faculty members on research
  • be part of innovative projects which will impact the constantly evolving and progressing fields of criminology and criminal justice
  • prepare to enter the job market and join other agents of change who are making a difference

“One of the 25 cutting edge schools tied to several of the 50 hottest career choices’’ -Kaplan Publishing’s College Guide Book


Acknowledgements 

Congratulations Dr. Alex Alvarez, winner of the Presidents' Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award!

Congratulations Dr. Christine Arazan, named as Educator of Influence by Golden Axe recipient Amber Diagostine!

Congratulations Dr. Rebecca Maniglia, named as Educator of Influence by Niel Covington and for Samantha Cross!

2012 - 2013 Award and Scholarship Winners

Wesley Brown Jr. Scholarship – Alyssa Bute and David Taylor 

James L. Keeton Scholarship – Brianna Noller

James Michael Lewis Scholarship – Lauren Jones and Taylor Lane

Native American Criminal Justice Scholarship – Tiffany Manygoats 

David Gonzales Scholarship – Alfred Chavez

CCJ Outstanding Senior – Colin Burke

CCJ Outstanding Student – Lauren Jones 

CCJ Outstanding Graduate Assistant – Doris Schartmueller

CCJ Alumni Award – Alan Saquella

Community Partner Award – Coconino County Public Defender’s Office