Students

The Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program provides a valuable tool to apply the knowledge undergraduates learn regarding the theoretical explanations for criminal behavior and its subsequent application in empirical research. Students who are interested in taking the next step may be viable candidates for our graduate program, but are unsure of the academic responsibilities of the graduate program, opportunities available to students in terms of publishing and funding, and the possibilities of career options post-graduation.

The Criminology Graduate Student Association and Alumni & Friends of Criminology have partnered together to present an alumni speaker series; Criminology in Context. The purpose of the alumni speaker series is to provide a platform where accomplished alumni and friends of the College can impart practical knowledge and experiences from their respective criminology-related professions in order to connect the concepts learned in the classroom with current issues in the field.

Learn about criminology and criminal justice careers through panel and roundtable discussions. Talk with panelists in various criminology careers including policy research, social services, corrections, federal and local law enforcement, and the private sector. Panelists include representatives from:G4S Secure Solutions, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Parole Commission, Family Real Estate Enterprises, Heard Hinton & Associates, P.C.

The College welcomes parents and students to visit the Hecht House during Parents Weekend, Friday, October 15. Relax and enjoy refreshments in our hospitality suite from 10:00 to 4:00 pm. Take this opportunity to learn about the College’s graduate and undergraduate programs, and variety of student internship opportunities. Meet the College’s faculty, undergraduate and graduate advisors, and other criminiology students and parents. Gather information about student support organizations and programs across campus.

In fall 2010 the College will begin offering a distance learning undergraduate certificate in Criminology. The certificate program offers non-traditional students such as those currently working in the field of criminal justice, the flexibility to take coursework while balancing a busy schedule that can lead to completion of a bachelor’s degree. Successful completion of the Certificate will satisfy part of the requirements for the bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice for those student interested in continuing beyond the Certificate Program.

The College has extended the 2010-11 deadline for submission of scholarship applications until September 8, 2010. Students can fill out the form online or stop by the Student Services Office, 209 Hecht, to fill out an application. Scholarship award announcements are expected to be made in mid-October and will be retroactive to the beginning of the fall semester.

Congratulations to graduate student Kevin Wang who received a National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship, a distinction granted to just six U.S. scholars this year. Kevin works with criminology professor Gary Kleck.

Congratulations to 2007-2008 Scholarship Winners Each year, the College recognizes outstanding criminology and criminal justice students with academic and area-of-interest awards. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

A week dedicated to helping you explore your future. Tuesday, January 20 Advancement Luncheon and Panel Discussion 11:30 a.m. • Hecht House Conference Room Hear from some of the College’s successful alumni from underrepresented populations. Learn how graduate school advanced their careers and discover what opportunities are available to you.

This past summer under the direction of Professor Cecil Greek, Criminology and Criminal Justice major Aaron Labreque studied comparative criminology and visual criminology in Prague through FSU International Programs. Upon arriving in the Czech Republic, Aaron\’s first impression was “What have I gotten myself into? I was dropped off at my apartment in the morning and told I\’d be picked up at 5 p.m., and it was a little nerve racking at first because I wasn’t sure what to do. But then I quickly got my bearings and everything was fine!”