
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
Same Crime, More Time
Research reveals that racial disparities in the U.S. prison population have declined, but Blacks are still serving longer sentences than whites.read more ❯
The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange Receives Georgia State’s Carl V. Patton Award
The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange will receive a Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Justice.read more ❯
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Honors Students, Reveals Three New Awards
The Andrew Young School has awarded more than 150 students scholarships, fellowships and awards including 3 new honors during the 2019/2020 academic year.read more ❯
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 ❯
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