Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University!

Criminal justice involves the study of crime, disorder, victimization, and the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections). The program's major and minors are interdisciplinary and professionally-oriented. Learn more about the Department of Criminal Justice's programs and faculty.

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    1. Spring Commencement 2024: I’yonah Cartwright, College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences »

      5/6/2024

      I’yonah Cartwright has made the most of her time at Radford University. From her achievements in the classroom to her work with civic engagement and organizations on campus, her efforts are a testament to the mission that guides her work: to see others succeed.

    2. Highlander Highlights: Week of April 29, 2024 »

      5/2/2024

      Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

    3. Highlander Highlights: Week of April 1, 2024 »

      4/5/2024

      Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

    4. Layan Ibrahim: Finding her true path »

      3/29/2024

      Layan Ibrahim came to Radford University from Ashburn, Virginia, knowing she wanted to help people, but her path to graduation contained a major twist along the way.

    5. Radford recognized for ALL IN approach on student voter registration »

      3/15/2024

      Radford University’s efforts to increase student voter participation and mobilization have received a seal of recognition. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced last week that it has awarded Radford its prestigious 2024 Highly Established Action Plan seal.

    6. Highlander Highlights: Week of March 4, 2024 »

      3/8/2024

      Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

    7. Highlanders in the News: Week of January 15, 2024 »

      1/19/2024

      This week in Highlanders in the News: Find out which six Radford alums were chosen for spots this year on The Roanoker magazine’s “40 Under 40” list of outstanding young local professionals; and longtime lawmen Robby Richardson ’06 and Mark Embrey ’99 now wear the sheriff’s stars in their respective counties.

    8. Highlanders in the News: Week of Oct. 13, 2023 »

      10/13/2023

      This week in Highlanders in the News: Grant Anders ’18, who now works for the Baltimore Orioles as a player development analyst, shares the sheer joy of “being a part of wins in the big leagues,” and Alexandria (Virginia) Police Capt. Courtney Ballantine ’00 discusses his summer spent participating in the FBI National Academy, which included a sprint along Quantico’s famed “Yellow Brick Road.”  

    9. Highlander Highlights: Week of September 18, 2023 »

      9/22/2023

      Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty.