Criminal Justice and Criminology | Criminal Justice and Criminology

Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Carolina University where we educate YOU to join the next generation of criminal justice leaders! The Department offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education, and minors in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Legal Process, and Forensic Science. Our academic programs prepare you for careers in criminal justice professions, advanced study or, if you are a working professional, advancement in your career. Courses are taught by award-winning faculty with teaching and research expertise in law enforcement, forensic science, homeland security, criminology, juvenile delinquency, law, corrections, organized crime, transnational crime, terrorism, and more.

We provide extraordinary learning and leadership opportunities that enable you to participate in the national criminal justice honor society, student organizations, field experience, international study abroad, annual job/career fair, and faculty-student research programs. You can interface with peers, dynamic faculty, and the university community while studying in a vibrant criminal justice department where we are committed to your success.

Interested in completing your Criminal Justice degree online? Learn more about our flexible online program designed for adult learners

Important Dates:

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Semester!

November 26 – 30, Wednesday – Sunday: Thanksgiving Break — Classes resume at 8:00 am Monday, December 1.
December 8, Monday: Classes end; last day for Survey of Student Opinion of Instruction (SSOI); last day for submission of grade replacement requests.
December 9, Tuesday: Reading Day
December 10, Wednesday: Final Examinations begin.
December 17, Wednesday: Exams for Fall Semester end.
December 19, Friday: Commencement. Grades due at 4:30 pm