FAQs
This page contains a list of questions frequently asked by students. Please review these frequently asked questions.
Who is my advisor?
When should I meet with my advisor?
When are my advisors'/professors' office hours?
What is the Department of Criminal Justice Code of Conduct?
The field of criminal justice is multidisciplinary. Professionals work as law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, probation/parole officers, counselors, managers, administrators, researchers, planners, corrections officers and more. In each case, the quality of our work affects the lives of many individuals, and impacts societal mores and the effectiveness of the justice system. Accordingly, criminal justice professionals must have the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Therefore, each student entering the major must sign on to a Department Code of Conduct. It is a statement of philosophy which reflects the standards to which all criminal justice professionals should enthusiastically adhere.
How do I apply for graduation?
Are there any CJ clubs or organizations I can join?
The criminal justice department has two student-run organizations, Criminal Justice Student Association (Sigma Tau Omicron) and the Honor Society (Nu Beta). Click on the links to find out about each organization.
Students are encouraged to get involved in any of the other organizations on campus.