School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
What the school is about
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice was established in 1991. At Griffith University, criminology is a multidisciplinary field of study, drawing particularly upon psychology, sociology, law and political science. The School has many of the features of a traditional criminology department. We engage in a close examination of the nature and causes of crime, and the processes and effects of the criminal justice system. But the School also has a special commitment to advancing knowledge about practical strategies to reduce crime. Our research and teaching in crime prevention have earned us a world class reputation.
Professional Practice
As part of your degree you have the option of undertaking a professional practice course where you undertake off-campus justice-related work experience one day a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience in a field of interest to you. Many of our graduates can't speak highly enough of the course and how it helped them move into a job in the criminal justice area.
Cutting Edge Research
In addition to the highly skilled teachers in the school, we are also renowned for the research we undertake. With experts in fields such as Crime Analysis, Policing, Restorative Justice, Forensic Psychology and much more we can offer you expert knowledge based on the cutting edge research currently being undertaken by our staff.
New Program- Graduate Cert in Crime Analysis
This Graduate Certificate program aims to provide students with the necessary skill base to meet the growing crime analytic needs of law enforcement. In accordance with international standards, the program teaches students a range of techniques and processes that can be used to analyse crime patterns and trends (including the spatial and temporal interactions among offenders, victims and places) and generate effective responses to crime problems.
News
Stalking research in the spotlight
Stalking behaviours, times and locations, the psychosocial damage it causes, its impact on children, and much more will be revealed by experts at next week's Stalking Seminar.
Researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships
Professor Stephen Smallbone and Dr Susan Dennison have been awarded inaugural Australian Research Council Fellowships, the only two awarded in the area of criminology in Australia.
Innocence Project
Law student Steve Martin speaks about her experiences working on the Innocence Project in a Griffith in Motion video - watch it here.
Not to be missed on-line event for tomorrow's researchers. Register your interest now.