
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Andrew Young School’s Criminal Justice & Criminology programs No. 18 in the nation.
Using Evidence to Integrate Justice Systems

POLICING RESEARCH
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS
Dr. Volkan Topalli and coauthors recently published a review of the effectiveness of body-worn cameras and the adjudication of citizen complaints of police misconduct.
CYBERCRIME PARTNERSHIP
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Georgia State University’s Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) are forming a three-year partnership to address online payments-related financial fraud, according to a press release.
OPEN ACCESS INITIATIVE
“Now we’re getting more and more momentum with open access,” says Scott Jacques “Department-by-department, it is becoming a college-wide effort affecting more students, classes and courses.”
William (Bill) Sabol has been appointed a Distinguished University Professor as recognition of his sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction.
Academic Programs
Criminal Justice & Criminology, Ph.D.
Doctorate
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice, B.S.
Bachelor's
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus, Online
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice, M.S.
Master's
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice, Minor
Minor
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus, Online
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Digital Criminology, Minor
Minor
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Online
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice Administration, M.I.S.
Master's
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Online
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Latest News
First-Generation Criminology Graduate Pursues Doctoral Studies
Deborah Ashokeji (M.S. ’25) will begin her Ph.D. at Georgia State in the fall, backed by full funding — a huge accomplishment for her as a first-generation student.read more ❯
Mother, 3 Daughters Graduate On Same Day
As lifelong learners, the Lees are marking milestones together at Georgia State.read more ❯
Ellen Ballard Selected for Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program
Georgia State University Clinical Instructor Ellen Ballard has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the symposium “Artificial Intelligence in the Holistic Classroom,” hosted by the University of Georgia in May.read more ❯
U.S. News: Georgia State Public Affairs Program Ranks Among Top 20 for Fifth Year
U.S. News & World Report ranks Georgia State's Andrew Young School No. 16 among the nation’s Best Graduate Schools in Public Affairs. TFE Times ranks Economics No. 1 among public universities in Southeast.read more ❯
Criminology Alumna Combines Research, Practice in Juvenile Defense Role
Jimmonique Rodgers (Ph.D. ’24) is director of operations at The Gault Center, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights of youths in the legal system. read more ❯
Online Programs in the Andrew Young School Offer Savings in New Tuition E-Rates
The new pricing positions Georgia State's online programs in criminal justice administration and social work as competitive to graduate students nationwide.read more ❯
Contact Us
Interim Chair
Dr. Eric L. Sevigny
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Graduate Coordinator
(M.I.S. CJA)
Dr. Dean Dabney
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Undergraduate Coordinator
Dr. Mark Reed
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Graduate Coordinator
(M.S., Ph.D)
Dr. Josh Hinkle
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Administrative Specialist
Emily Sturchio
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Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3992