Grounded In Theory and Application
Criminology is the study of crime, the causes of crime, the meaning of crime in terms of law, and community reaction to crime, while criminal justice refers to the system used by government to maintain social control, prevent crime, enforce laws and administer justice.
About the Program
The curriculum offered at EMU is grounded in both theory and the application of crime and crime control, reflecting not only on the interrelationships of multiple disciplines, such as history, law and psychology, but also on the multicultural, international and global relationships of peace and conflict.
Additionally, our program is designed to examine fundamental questions of morality, ethics, human rights and social justice as these pertain to the administration of criminal law. Students who graduate from our program are prepared to enter any number of jobs and graduate programs.
Our Academic Programs
Undergraduate
Our B.A in Criminology and Criminal Justice program provides students with a multidisciplinary understanding of crime and justice within the framework of broader social processes.
Our curriculum is a three-tiered structure composed of general education, a core curriculum, and selected concentrations. The typical student will move from general education to the core of the program and then into one of five specialized concentrations, where they will be introduced to courses on the principles and application of the chosen specialty. Our five concentrations consist of: (1) Legal Studies, (2) Law Enforcement, (3) Corrections, (4) Criminal Justice Administration, and (5) Juvenile Justice.
For additional information about program and graduation requirements and course descriptions, please see the Catalog. You can also plan your program of study using the Criminology degree planner [PDF].
Graduate
The M. A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice program provides students with a multidisciplinary understanding of crime and justice within the framework of broader social processes. The program is designed to develop students’ research, program planning, and policy evaluation in criminology and criminal justice. These skills will strengthen the professional qualifications of people already employed in the industry.
The M.A. Schools, Society, and Violence interdisciplinary program is intended for students who want to pursue advanced studies in conflict, crime, and cooperation in the school context. It is offered through the Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, and Teacher Education Departments. Students will understand theoretical concepts, methodological techniques, and the application of substantive interdisciplinary knowledge, enabling them to analyze, understand and effectively intervene to reduce harmful relational and institutional practices in school settings.
Student Research
Students in our program also have collaborated with faculty on research projects, and Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty frequently sponsor students at EMU’s annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Finally, students in our program are also encouraged to participate in the Criminal Justice Club, which routinely creates learning and networking opportunities for students by inviting guest lecturers to campus.
Undergraduate Degree & Minor
Graduate Degrees
Resources
Contact Us
Undergraduate
Lecturer II
712 Pray Harrold
Graduate
Dr. Brian Sellers
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Call: 734.487.0012
- Office: 712 Pray Harrold, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Undergraduate Advisor: [email protected]
- Graduate Advisor: [email protected]