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Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

From Legal Systems to Social Impact

The Criminal Justice major provides an excellent foundation for career paths that include law enforcement, corrections, probation, court administration, and victim and social services. This program remains among the most popular offered by the institution at the undergraduate level. Furthermore, it has developed a national reputation for excellence in its field.

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Criminal Justice Student Joi-Lee Key-Washington Honored with Outstanding Springfield Youth Award

WNE first-year student Joi-Lee Key-Washington has been recognized with the Outstanding Springfield Youth Award, which honors young individuals who make a meaningful difference in promoting safety, integrity, and positive influence in their neighborhoods. 

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Professor Jessica Carlson Recognized for Leadership in Psi Chi

Professor of Psychology Dr. Jessica Carlson has been recognized for more than a decade of service as faculty advisor to the University’s chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

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Memory, Mystery, and a Father’s Faith: A New Work by WNE Professor Christy Crutchfield 

English Professor and Writing Center Director Christy Crutchfield publishes her latest story, “A Faith Again,” in Electric Literature

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