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Overview

Reasons to pursue your graduate education at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

• The members of our multi-disciplinary faculty have a breadth of research interests that cut across criminology and criminal justice topics. These professors, who are dedicated to graduate teaching and mentoring, conduct research that is funded by federal, state and local grants. Their recent publications have appeared in top journals such as Criminology, Crime and Delinquency, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, American Sociological Review, Journal of Quantitative Criminology and Justice Quarterly.

• A top-ranked program with extensive opportunities for research, applied experience, proposal writing, and teaching in both classroom and online settings. Graduate students work closely with faculty on a wide range of research projects and publications.

• Our curriculum has both standard and innovative elements. Students will become well-grounded in criminological theory, research methods and statistics. Students can supplement this core curriculum with the study of diverse topics such as violence, drugs and crime, nature of crime, and criminal justice administration.

• Situated along Florida's Gulf Coast, the Tampa Bay region boasts an enviable quality of life with year-round sunshine and a unique cultural heritage. With a wide array of museums, amusement parks, sporting events and other great attractions, there is always something to do. However, if you just feel like relaxing, you can't go wrong with any of our beautiful beaches!