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Human Trafficking Expert Visits Criminal Justice Class Students in assistant professor Jennifer Chiotti’s criminal justice class were lectured by a special guest speaker ... READ MORE

Harris County Sheriff Visits CJ Class Students in Judith Harris’ Criminal Justice Senior Seminar were treated to a classroom visit and talk by Harris County Sherif ... READ MORE

Judith Harris: Dedication to Service, Justice and Education College of Public Service Lecturer, Judith Harris, explains that a unique benefit students receive in UHD’s Criminal Justice ... READ MORE

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department is to maintain high quality academic programs to meet the needs of students. In furtherance of this mission, the faculty recognize the connection between excellence in education, research, scholarship and service with applied, theoretical and policy relevance. This includes demonstrated competency in criminological, methodological, and administrative theory as well as analytical and technical skills. Thus the Department strives to provide students with knowledge of mechanisms and processes of criminal justice systems, sufficient to prepare students for professional and managerial careers in criminal justice, as well as research and advanced study.