Teaching
Professors in Richmond’s criminal justice program specialize in civil law, criminology, criminal law, criminal defense, deviance, economic crime, domestic law, juvenile delinquency, military law enforcement, personal injury law, real estate law and research methodology. They teach courses that provide overviews of their particular areas of emphasis as well as subject-specific courses, or seminars.
Criminal justice faculty are dedicated to exposing students to big questions about justice and law enforcement, providing students with a thorough education rather than simple vocational training. Students dig deep to contribute to discussions on human rights, poverty, intimacy and violence, crime and community, public safety, the criminal mind, the abuse of power, child advocacy, and forms of punishment.
To encourage discussion, students read case studies, relating what they’re learning to some of the renowned criminal cases in American history. Students read philosophy to formulate critical debates on important issues like the right of the individual versus the rights of society, or the rule of law.
Viewing the courses offered within the program will give you an indication of the variety of topics you will find within the discipline.
