
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
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science Degree
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:
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Criminal Justice, Minor
College/School: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Locations: Atlanta Campus, Online
Interest Area: Policy/Social Science
Digital Criminology, 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
Andrew Young School Ranks Among the Nation’s Top 20 Public Affairs Graduate Schools
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is once again in the 20 top-ranked public affairs graduate schools according to U.S. News & World Report.read more ❯
Wil’s Way
How Wil Lutz (B.A. '17), a walk-on at Georgia State and an undrafted free agent, has become one of the National Football League’s best kickers.read more ❯
Criminal Justice Graduate Student Credits Internships for Career Success
Alex Domaleski, a master’s candidate in criminal justice, is making an impact as an intern with the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.read more ❯
Viral Story of Student Latonya Young's Gift from Uber Passenger Leads to "The Ellen Show"
Host Ellen DeGeneres surprised Young with a $25,000 check and a trip to an NFL game. Her passenger, Kevin Esch, received a trip to a destination of his choice. read more ❯
Record Number of Andrew Young School Alums Named to 40 Under 40
Eight graduates of the Andrew Young School are among the Georgia State University Alumni Association’s 2020 class of distinguished alumni under 40.read more ❯
USG Textbook Transformation Grant Saves Students Money, Supports Goals of AYS Open
The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology received a $30,000 grant from Affordable Learning Georgia to reduce textbook costs.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