School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University is a nationally recognized leader in higher education and highly regarded for its distinguished faculty and research productivity.

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Four CCJ alumni recognized for community engagement awards

Alumni Awards and Achievements

Community-engaged alumni

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice recognizes the outstanding contributions made by its community-engaged alumni in the form of the following 3 awards: Alumni Scholar Award, Alumni Award for Early Career Excellence, and Dr. Marie Griffin Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Highly Ranked Programs

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Criminology Doctoral Program

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Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs

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Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans

Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Source: U.S. News and World Report, 2024