Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology and Forensics
We offer study in leading-edge interdisciplinary social sciences involving the study of crime and the societal responses to crime.
Educating Leaders for a Just and Humane World
Our graduate and undergraduate curricula include criminal justice and criminology, organizational theory and criminal justice ethics, and research methods and statistics with focused coursework in a particular specialization area.
Recognizing that crime and its prevention, response, and reparation are community concerns, we bring together researchers, academics, law enforcement personnel, judges, psychologists, sociologists and others involved in the study of crime and the administration of justice. We also conduct public events, engage in service initiatives and serve as a referral resource for individuals affected by crime.
Our Degrees
Advisory Committee
Our department engages with more than 100 key criminal justice professionals from around the region, helping connect our academic programs with leaders in the field.
Crime and Justice Research Center
Our research efforts bring together researchers, academics, law enforcement personnel, judges, psychologists, sociologists, and others involved in the study of crime and the administration of justice.
Undergraduate and graduate students work with faculty on research, in classroom service-learning projects and projects for community organizations.
We also offer continuing education events covering a wide variety of topics.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring students experience a wide variation of perspectives about the criminal justice system, its history, and its impact on individuals and communities within the United States.
Meet Our Alumni
Toshiko Grace Hasegawa
Toshiko Grace Hasegawa is the first Asian American woman in the Port of Seattle’s 110 years history elected to the Commission. She is also executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian and Pacific American Affairs. Prior to this, she served as communications manager for King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight, where she engaged diverse stakeholders in conversation around social justice issues related to policing.
BA, Criminal Justice and Spanish '10, MACJ '19
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Elaine Gunnison, PhD
Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
Director, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Jacqueline B. Helfgott, PhD
Professor/Director
Crime & Justice Research Center
Matthew J. Hickman, PhD
Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics
Professor, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics