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Undergraduate students looking to get a jump start on graduate coursework are encouraged to attend the Bachelors to Master’s Information Session on October 16 at 1:15 p.m. in Eppes Hall, Room 214. The Bachelor’s to Master’s program is designed to fast-track ambitious undergraduate students committed to pursuing their Master’s degree at FSU’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and learn what graduate coursework is like, how to finance their education, and whether they qualify for the program.

Florida College System (FCS) bachelor’s degree students will have access to a world-class education in criminal justice thanks to a new agreement with The Florida State University (FSU).

The College welcomes parents and students to visit Eppes Hall during the Parents Weekend, Friday, October 4th. Relax and enjoy refreshments in our hospitality suite from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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 criminology students and parents. Gather information about student support organizations and programs across campus.

Interested in studying abroad? Apply now to join fellow criminology students to Israel this summer and take a trip to the Old City, snorkel in the Red Sea, climb Masada, ride camels, eat plenty of hummus, and so much more!

On September 18th, a group of 10 FSU students visited the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy. Larry Bourdeau, the Law Enforcement Instructional Coordinator, greeted the students and led them across the campus to the classrooms. While in the classroom, Director of Certificate Programs Bill Bierbaum discussed the foundation of the academy and the different aspects of law enforcement that recruits cover in their classroom instruction. Students were able to ask questions and watch a video made by a previous recruit class that followed the class throughout their training.

FSU Criminology and Criminal Justice students are some of the most valuable prospects for Tallahassee’s top criminal justice agencies. To make sure our students get even more exposure to these agencies, this year we’ve teamed up with the FSU Career Center to host the fall Internship Fair.

The Criminology Internship program awards college credit to students working full- or part-time in a myriad of offices, agencies, firms, and organizations affiliated with the criminal justice system. Students are encouraged to partner their career interests in law, law enforcement, corrections, the state legislature, and federal agencies to gain insight into their chosen professions.

As Florida State University gears up for Parent’s Weekend on October 4, 2013, the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice is excited to announce that its new home on campus, Eppes Hall, will be open to its students and their parents on Friday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light refreshments and staff will be on-site to provide tours of the new home of the College, Eppes Hall. The College encourages all students to bring their families to Eppes Hall to enjoy our new amenities and get a first-hand look at how the field of criminology is advancing.

This fall, the Florida State University College of Criminology & Criminal Justice will unveil new career development opportunities for its students. A partnership with the FSU Career Center has yielded a series of services targeted specifically for the discipline of criminology and criminal justice and is desinged to facilitate the transition between undergraduate life and the professional arena or graduate school.

On September 11, 2013, nearly 120 runners participated in the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice’s inaugural Blue Light Memorial 5k and candlelight vigil. The race served as a fundraiser for a permanent fallen officer memorial at the College on Florida State University’s campus and brought in more than $7,500. As participants ran through FSU’s campus they were cheered on by volunteers from the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy and Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a professional criminal justice fraternity.