Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs will challenge students both intellectually and pragmatically to prepare them for a career in the criminal justice system, for the modern practice of law (either as a paralegal or for further studies leading to the J.D. degree), or for graduate school. Annually the Department provides undergraduate and graduate academic and needs-based scholarships. For more detailed information, please check out the rest of our web-site and feel free to contact any of our faculty members or the department advisor. Our department offers a Master of Science Administration in Criminal Justice program entirely online. This is an excellent opportunity for pre-service and in-service learners to work AND while earning their master’s degree. Download a PDF file of the Criminal Justice brochure (426 KB) Chair of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Dr. Smykla, Chair of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies," follows passions, leads by example." Dr. Smykla was recently interviewed by UWF about his passion for Criminal Justice and teaching. Dr. Smykla says: “Being at UWF gives me the chance to use my ‘teaching voice. I love to share my passion for criminal justice, showing students that critical thinking skills, and not feel-good policies, is what it’s all about.” For the complete interview, click here. |
