Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and legal studies provides students an opportunity to gain knowledge and think critically about crime, criminals, criminal justice and the law. Our faculty members have diverse backgrounds and interests and are dedicated teachers actively involved in exciting research and service to the community.
UWF Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
The mission of the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies is to challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners and to critically examine crime, justice, and legal issues. The department engages in quality teaching to provide students with theoretical, practical, and ethical foundations in the study of crime, justice, and law, contributes to the body of knowledge in these areas through quality research, and participates in professional, academic, and community partnerships and service. Our programs prepare and enhance the development of effective criminal justice or law professionals with a commitment to understand and embrace the needs and dynamics of the contemporary society.