Northern Arizona University

   

The most important foundation upon which to build an academic department is its faculty. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at NAU can claim some of the nations most recognized scholars in their respective fields of study. Their publications appear in both domestic and international peer reviewed journals, and their books have been published by leading academic publishing outlets. Faculty research interests include analyses of political and white collar crime, domestic violence, genocide and homicide, American Indian justice issues, feminist criminology, school violence, youth crime and justice, public attitudes towards retribution, media and crime, and wrongful conviction. Most important, as a student in the Department of Criminal Justice you will experience the knowledge these faculty bring to bear on criminological issues in your day-to-day classes. Unlike other institutions where high status faculty often do not teach undergraduate courses, our department prides itself on generating teacher-scholars who thoroughly enjoy interacting with students in classroom settings.