
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, P.h.D.
Doctorate
Department: Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Administration, M.I.S.
Master's
Department: Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Online
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, B.S.
Bachelor's
Department: Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Atlanta Campus, Online
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, M.S.
Master's
Department: Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, Minor
, Minor
Department: Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Atlanta Campus, Online
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Digital Criminology, Minor
, Minor
Department: Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Locations: Online
Interest Area: Criminal Justice
Latest News
AYSPS Alumni, Faculty and Friends Among the ‘500 Most Powerful Leaders in Atlanta’
Atlanta Magazine recently named a record number of Andrew Young School of Policy Studies alumni to the Atlanta 500, a list of the most powerful leaders across the city. read more ❯
Georgia State Receives Mellon Foundation Grant to Establish Groundbreaking Literary Journal in Collaboration with Incarcerated Writers
A $669,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to Georgia State University will establish a literary journal written by, for and with the incarcerated community. read more ❯
The 'Serial Effect' — Unpacking the Phenomenon of the True-Crime Podcast
A criminal law specialist delves into the rise of true-crime podcasts to investigate their impact on juries and trials. read more ❯
Georgia State University Foundation Award Will Save Students $1 Million on Learning Materials
The award of $20,000 to the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies’ AYS Open initiative will save Georgia State students an estimated $1 million or more on learning materials before 2026.read more ❯
Study Suggests Women STEM Majors at Disproportionate Risk of Sexual Violence
A new Georgia State University study suggests that college women majoring in STEM fields are more frequently victims of sexual assault than their non-STEM counterparts.read more ❯
Georgia State Researcher Eyes Online Romance Scams Through Lens of Victim
In this Q&A,Georgia State University student Fangzhou Wang (Ph.D.) shares insight into her work and where it’s likely to focus next.read more ❯
Contact Us
PHONE
404-413-1020
EMAIL
[email protected]
Graduate Director
Dr. Leah Daigle
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Undergraduate Director
Dr. Mark Reed
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Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3992