Criminology
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BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNITY
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The mission of the Criminology Program is to build knowledge and community that extends beyond the West Georgia region through teaching and scholarship.
The department is committed to cultivating an environment that fosters academic excellence and community engagement, offering high-quality programs on-campus and online in support of the College and University.
Criminology Degrees
Students Info
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What Can a Criminology Student Do?
- Go Study Abroad
- Join Criminology Organizations
- Earn Certificates
- Explore Student Research
- Be an Intern
Check out the positive feedback about some of our interns:
Updates
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Updates & Events
Academic Law Enforcement Training Exchange
NEW! Undergraduate criminology students can now earn Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. For more information about the ALETE requirements, please contact Professor Dave Ayers.
Alumni
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Keep In Touch
Alumni, please fill out the attached information sheet, and let us know what is going on in your lives! We want to highlight all the successes of outstanding alumni, but we need your help! Thanks!
News & Events
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
February 11 at 3:30 PM,
Library Aquarium
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Scholarships Overview
March 4 at 4:00 PM,
Library Aquarium
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program
April 16 at 4:00 PM,
Library Aquarium
contact us
CONTACT US
(678) 839-5199 | criminology@westga.edu
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