Essential resources for all students in the Department of Criminal Justice.
The following scholarships related to Criminal Justice are awarded by the Foundation.
The following scholarships are awarded to Criminal Justice majors only.
The following scholarship offers preference to Criminal Justice majors.
Students may choose to complete an internship in criminal justice. The internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to interact with
criminal justice professionals in a work environment. The purpose of the program is
not to provide job training, but rather to allow students to see connections between
criminal justice theory and practice. Students have completed internships in a variety
of settings, including: federal, state, and local law enforcement; institutional
and community-based corrections; juvenile facilities; commonwealth attorney's offices;
and others. View criminal justice internship sites.
Please contact Stacey Clifton, internship coordinator if you have questions.
Graduate students may complete a three credit hour internship through the course,
CRJU-684, Criminal Justice Graduate Internship. Graduate students interested in pursuing
an internship should read over the internship manual and internship check-off list,
provided above.
Criminal justice students are encouraged to participate in criminal justice student organizations.
Alpha Phi Sigma is the national criminal justice honor society. It is designed to recognize academic excellence among criminal justice students. Being recognized through membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is an honor. Students in the group may also wish to participate in conferences, scholarship competitions, social activities and more.
What are the requirements for membership?
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for membership.
Requirements for undergraduate students are as follows:
Please be aware that "completed coursework" does not count the courses that you are currently taking. Also, GPA's can not be rounded up.
For information about joining Alpha Phi Sigma, please contact Lindsay Kahle Semprevivo, the chapter advisor.
Lambda Alpha Epsilon is a professional criminal justice fraternity, whose members participate in variety of criminal justice and service-related activities. For additional information, contact the advisor, 'Shawn Smith.
The Department of Criminal Justice periodically hostes study abroad trips to visit
and learn about criminal justice systems in other countries during the Maymester term.
Contact us by email for more information and/or visit the Center for Global Education and Engagement website for more information about applying for study abroad programs.
The Radford University Department of Criminal Justice affirms its commitment to the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Code of Ethics. We aim to maintain the highest of ethical standards in its programs, activities and actions.
The following resources and codes address ethics across a variety of criminal justice professions:
Through campus events, online resources, and career planning advising, the Department of Criminal Justice helps students who are planning for a criminal justice career or who are planning to pursue graduate education in criminal justice.
Criminal Justice Career Profiles – a career and job search guide that is not specific to criminal justice but provides a variety of information regarding job searches and preparation
Criminal Justice Blog - information on the best criminal justice careers, jobs, and law enforcement training. Each position has a criminal justice job related description, along with salary information for various disciplines.
Criminal Justice Career Center – provides information regarding finding careers in criminal justice, career tips, and a criminal justice career planning guide
Criminal Justice Job Help – provides career tips and links to specific criminal justice jobs based upon locality. Also provides links to various career search and preparation web sites
Careers in Public Service: Turn Your Passion Into a Career in Giving Back
CareerOneStop – a general career resource center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Contains information regarding career preparation such as resumes and application guides as well as job searches.
Cybersecurity - information about obtaining degrees in cybersecurity as well as cybersecurity career information
Forensic Psychology Degree Information - information regarding entrance to forensic science careers
Fire Science Degree Information - Resources for those seeking carrers in fire science and safety education. Additional resources are available here. You may also find information regarding accredited fire science degrees at this location (Fire Science Degree Guide)
Masters In Criminal Justice - features the following information:
Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS)
Indeed - Criminal Justice – a job search engine with a focused search on criminal justice jobs
Monster - Criminal Justice - a job search engine with a focused search on criminal justice jobs
Career Builder - Criminal Justice - a job search engine with a focused search on criminal justice jobs
CareerJet - Criminal Justice - a job search engine with a focused search on criminal justice jobs
ZipRecruiter - Criminal Justice - a job search engine with a focused search on criminal justice jobs
O*NET - a tool for career exploration and job analysis; has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – an official site of the U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides job forecasting information for a variety of career fields
American Criminal Justice Association – official site of the American Criminal Justice Association
American Society of Criminology – official site of the American Society of Criminology. Contains job search information for criminal justice jobs in the area of higher education
International Association of Crime Analysts – official site of the International Association of Crime Analysis
National Criminal Justice Association – official site of the National Criminal Justice Association
American Academy of Forensic Sciences - official site of the American Academy of Forensic Science
American Board of Criminalistics (Forensic Science) - official site of the American Board of Criminalists primarily focused on forensic sciences
DiscoverPolicing.org - a website by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Bureau of Justice Assistance, focusing on information about police professions
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (Employment and Links) – official site for the CALEA accreditation program. Also includes career information and job searches
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training – official site of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training
Official Directory of State Patrol & State Police – directory of state police agencies
Jobs4Police – site offers assistance for completion of law enforcement entry exams
USACops - a job search engine specifically designed for those seeking law enforcement jobs
911 HotJobs – a job search engine for first responder jobs to include police and lawenforcement
PoliceOne - nationwide database of jobs primarily in law enforcement, but also in some other areas of criminal justice
American Bar Association Career Corner – official site of the American Bar Association
FindLaw – provides information regarding careers in the legal field
Internet Legal Research Group – preferred for students entering law school. Provides career information, LSAT preparation, and tips for applying to law school
LawJobs - a job search engine for those entering a law profession
Legal Employment – a job search engine for those entering a law profession
National Association for Law Placement – official site of the National Association for Law Placement
National Bar Association – official site of the National Bar Association
National Federation of Paralegal Associations – official site of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations
National Center for State Courts – official site for the National Center for State Courts
American Correctional Association – official site for the American Correctional Association
American Jail Association – official site for the American Jail Association
Corrections Connection - provides information regarding the field of corrections as well as job postings
Federal Bureau of Prisons – official site for the Federal Bureau of Prisons
National Institute of Corrections – official site for the National Institute of Corrections
CorrectionsOne - nationwide database of jobs primarily in corrections
USA Jobs (for federal government employment, including jobs, information for recent graduates, paid internships, and unpaid internships)
Federal Government Jobs – provides a listing of federal agencies and their personnel sites
Federal Job Search – search engine directed toward jobs in the federal government
Federal Jobs Net - search engine directed toward jobs in the federal government
Government Departments and Agencies – A-Z listing of U.S. government departments and agencies
U.S. Department of Justice - official site of the U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation – official site of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Central Intelligence Agency - official site of the Central Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency – official site of the National Security Agency / Central Security Service
ATF Careers – official site of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
US Postal Inspector Careers – official site of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Govtjobs.com – provides a listing of state and local government jobs
GovSpot – provides search information for state job listings
Local Government Institute – official site of the Local Government Institute. Provides job listing for local governments
Radford University Graduate Program in Criminal Justice
Radford University Law Advising
Masters In Criminal Justice - features the following information:
Law School Admission Council - Information about the LSAT and law school)
Education & Career Resources for Veterans Transitioning to Criminal Justice - provides a number of resources to assist veterans in the transition toward an education or career in criminal justice.
The following are suggestions for success in online criminal justice courses offered at Radford University. Please note that this material does not replace the syllabus for any online course(s) that you might be taking; it is the syllabus that contains the official policies that you must follow for your course(s).
In order to succeed in an online class, students need to have the required level of computer skills, motivation and a commitment to learn and work on their own. Online classes are good for self-starters: those students who can take the initiative to complete coursework without the direct supervision of a professor. Online learning is not for everyone. Individuals who prefer face-to-face communication or traditional group work should weigh these factors in determining if an online class is appropriate. Academic standards for online courses are the same as those for all other courses offered within the Department of Criminal Justice. Online courses provide students with a flexible and convenient way to learn, but that doesn't mean online learning is easier than in a traditional classroom. Online courses offer the same opportunities for learning and growth, and the chance to challenge yourself as a student. As an online student you will need to be motivated, dedicated and determined with your studies.
Online Course Formats
Online courses are typically offered in three formats: hybrid, online synchronous, online asynchronous. These formats are defined below and noted in the course schedule. Students need to pay special attention to the format designation when registering for online courses.
Hybrid: Hybrid courses take place partially in the online environment and partially using campus. Content and instruction are delivered through both limited on campus meetings and the online environment. On campus meetings are outlined in the course syllabus schedule.
Synchronous: Online web-based courses deliver content and communicate completely via the internet, usually through the D2L course management system. All course content is delivered in the online environment. Students must ‘meet’ online with the instructor and/or other students during set time periods to participate in learning activities.
Asynchronous: Online web-based courses deliver content and communicate completely via the internet, usually through the D2L course management system. Students are expected to have access to an internet-connected computer and basic technical skills. All course content is delivered in the online environment. No meeting times are required, though deadlines and due dates within the course syllabus must be honored.
Course requirements
Students must read the course syllabus and any other documents related to the course to be sure that they are aware of any and all instructor policies and course schedules.
Computer skills
In order to be successful in an online course, you must have a working knowledge of the D2L system and basic computer skills, including taking online quizzes, managing and uploading content, saving, opening, and placing files inside drop boxes, and creating a document in a word processing program.
Communication and Participation
Be willing to utilize reliable and timely communication with classmates and faculty online. You will need to consistently participate in online activities and log into your course at least several times per week to view news items, participate in class activities, assignments, online discussion and quizzes and tests.
Complete the online assignments, quizzes, and activities by the deadlines to allow your instructor adequate time to review your work and provide feedback. All assignments must be submitted in the format specified by your instructor through the D2L website according to instructions.
Contact your instructor with course related questions well in advance of due dates as you may need to wait up to 48 hours for a response to your questions.
Computer/Internet access
Your computer must have reliable access to the internet and be able to run one of the compatible web browsers. Technological problems are not a sufficient excuse for failure to complete course requirements.
Academic Integrity
Like a traditional classroom, students in online courses are responsible for maintaining academic integrity and avoiding academic dishonesty in all its forms, including plagiarism and cheating on tests, assignments, and activities. Be sure to review the RU Student Code of Conduct, including the expectations regarding academic integrity.
The following links provide information and resources for current and future students who are active military or veterans:
The university Registrar's Office provides information for all veteran benefits and their dependents. We process all official certification of enrollment and program changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, N.Y.
Radford University will consider for transfer credit only those credits earned from
a regionally accredited school, as well as military service at levels consistent with
the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences
in the Armed Services. Any Veteran or Active Military student who would like to have their completed military
service and training evaluated for possible transfer credit can learn more about the Military Transfer Credit on the Admissions Transfer Credit Resources
page.
The university maintains a Military Resource Center to assist veterans and dependants. Their services include transition coaches and veteran student organizations.