Criminology & Criminal Justice prepares NAU students to be practitioners, advocates, and defenders of social justice.
At Northern Arizona University, our Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduates use their knowledge of criminology and justice to pursue meaningful and rewarding careers with integrity. Our CCJ graduates are critically informed citizens, who value diversity and social justice, and use this knowledge to advance the cause of justice.
CCJ students learn how social forces influence lawmaking, approaches to criminal justice, perceptions and experiences of justice; and how, in turn, criminal justice trends influence society.
This Giving Day, we invite you to elevate what’s possible for our students by supporting key funds that make a lasting difference:
Criminal Justice Collective
The Criminal Justice Collective fund provides funds for students to engage in research projects, travel to conferences, and participate in community-engaged activities. The funds are used to offset the costs to students that would make participating cost prohibitive. This year we have approximately 20 students traveling to conferences, 20 students participating during the fall and spring in the Inside-Out program at the Winslow prison. The costs of participating in these kinds of programs are offset by donations to the Criminal Justice Collective Fund.
CCJ Future Readiness
This is a relatively new fund. One of the primary goals is to provide financial support for summer internships and other professional development opportunities that often come with costs that impact their accessibility.
Justice Innovation
The Justice Innovation Fund supports the creative and scholarly work of faculty and students and contributes to our collective ability to support the innovative activities of the CCJ community.
Your generosity fuels innovation, access, and excellence at NAU. Every gift—no matter the size—helps create life-changing experiences for our students. Thank you for believing in the power of Lumberjack giving.
