
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
Onika Richards Leads Career Services and Alumni Relations in the Andrew Young School
Onika Richards brings to her new role more than 17 years of experience in career development and employer relations across several diverse academic institutions.read more ❯
Georgia State University Faculty Use AI to Make Law Accessible to All
Kat Albrecht and Adam Pah have helped develop SCALES, the nation’s first AI-powered open data network providing free access to federal court records.read more ❯
Nadia Borissova Receives Andrew Young School 2024 Staff Excellence Award
The award recognizes exemplary performance, beneficial contributions to the work environment and consistency in workplace efficiency, creativity and innovation. read more ❯
Andrew Young School Alumni Council Chooses Leadership
Heloise Ahoure (B.S. ’13) will chair the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Alumni Council 2024-25 Executive Cabinet. read more ❯
Professor Eric Sevigny Named Interim Chair of Criminal Justice & Criminology
As interim chair, Sevigny will collaborate closely with the department and dean’s leadership team to advance the school’s planning and execution of future goals.read more ❯
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Names Adam Pah Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation
Adam Pah has led digital innovation in the college since he joined it as the policy analytics lead faculty and clinical associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology in August 2023read 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