The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice is dedicated to providing students with a sound educational foundation in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies within the liberal arts tradition. Its mission is to provide students with the academic, research, and advanced study within the Criminal Justice science. The Department strives to promote excellence and social responsibility for students as well as faculty in a creative, enlightened, and culturally-sensitive academic environment. Graduates of Criminal Justice degree programs will be positioned to succeed as career professionals, making meaningful contributions to the communities they serve while upholding and fostering the principles and ideals elucidated in the Constitution of the United States.

Department Head:

Location: Old Alma J. Brown, Room 113
Office Hours: Flexible
Phone: (318) 274-2520
Fax: (318) 274-3101

Degree Programs: A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice