Randall Shields, who received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama, has risen to impressive heights. He now serves as a Vice President
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Alumni Profiles: Scott Springer (M.S. in Criminal Justice)
Scott Springer, who received his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama, has had a tremendously distinguished and exciting career. During his time at UA, he taught
Dr. Adam Lankford named Chair of Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
I’m excited to be serving as the new chair of the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at The University of Alabama. This is my 15th year in the department,
New Faculty Fall 2022
Dr. Valasik’s research program is two-fold. The first component investigates the socio-spatial dynamics of gang behavior (i.e., territoriality, group cohesion, and violence). This includes comparing and contrasting the attributes of
Race and Justice Townhall
In light of the racial justice protests that followed the murder of George Floyd this past summer, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice hosted a town hall for students
CCJ introduces new faculty members for Spring 2021
Jacob Church joined The University of Alabama’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice as a full-time instructor and academic advisor in Spring 2021. He will graduate with his Ph.D. in
Dr. Matthew Dolliver appointed director of the graduate program
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is proud to present Dr. Matthew Dolliver as the new director of the graduate program! While the Fall 2020 semester presents some unique
CCJ celebrate MSCJ graduates during “virtual” graduation
CCJ faculty and students celebrated our MSCJ graduates during “virtual” graduation. Graduate Director Dr. Adam Lankford served as the Master of Ceremonies, reading graduate names, hometowns, and favorite memories from
CCJ introduces new faculty members for Fall 2020
Dr. Susan Dewey joined the University of Alabama as a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in August 2020. She is the author or co-editor of over 100 peer-reviewed papers
C&CJ Student Award Winners 2020
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Reed Farnsworth Where is your hometown? Huntsville, Alabama What is your favorite CCJ class? Terrorism with Dr. Lankford! What do you expect to do after you