Welcome to the School of Justice Studies
The School of Justice Studies is a School of Distinction and nationally recognized. We have nationally and internationally respected and well known Faculty. We are proud of our undergraduate and graduate programs, and offer low student to faculty ratios.
The School of Justice Studies provides a stimulating learning environment that promotes respect, tolerance, sensitivity and an open exchange of ideas regarding a wide range of cultural and intellectual differences.
The School of Justice Studies has approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 60 graduate students, as such, it is one of the largest programs in the nation devoted to criminal justice education.
The School offers a wide range of academic courses related to the following major objectives:
- Provide students with an appreciation of scholarship related to crime and justice in a complex diverse society
- Provide students with strong critical thinking skills
- Conduct research in criminal justice
- Provide service to individuals, organizations and communities
Mission
We are committed to exemplary teaching, research and philosophy that is grounded in:
- Cutting-edge scholarship
- Engaging students in critical inquiry, logical and ethical thinking
- Direct engagement of the social world to develop a deep and practical understanding of justice problems
- Service to the community, university, and profession
Providing students with the most current knowledge in the field prepares them to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex, technological, and diverse society.
NEWS
EKU Alumni Recognized by Bates Security
Officer David Giffen
We want to congratulate Officer David Giffen (left), Officer Marcus Olmstead, and Officer Pat Murray, who were presented with appreciation awards by Bates Security this week! Read more
Published 10/01/2024
Faculty Spotlight:
Dr. Allen Copenhaver Participates in Autism & Policing Panel at DOCJT with Son
Last month Dr. Allen Copenhaver and his son, Brees Copenhaver, spoke to roughly 75 law enforcement officers at Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) to raise autism awareness. Read more
Published 9/3/2024
Conservation Law Enforcement
New University certificate offered by the Police Studies program in the School of Justice Studies.
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Published 7/17/2024
Student Spotlight:
Mia Thomas
Mia Thomas is a Junior in the School of Justice Studies majoring in Criminal Justice, minoring in both Spanish and Cybersecurity, as well as pursuing a Homeland Security certificate in Intelligence Studies. Read more
Published 7/10/2024