MTSU Department of Criminal Justice Administration

Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice Administration (CJA) at Middle Tennessee State University. The CJA Department offers programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

At the undergraduate level, students may obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in one of three unique programs: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, or Law Enforcement. Minors in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Investigations, and Homeland Security are offered for non-CJA majors.

At the graduate level, students may obtain a Master of Criminal Justice degree by completing either a thesis track or a non-thesis track which instead requires successful completion of the written comprehensive examination.

We also offer a variety of Minors.

“Why I chose criminal justice at MTSU”

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Important Dates & Upcoming Events:

For more details please see our Events Calendar

September 1 – Labor Day, no classes/university closed

September 3 – First meeting of the Criminal Justice Association. 6 p.m. STU #224. Come join your fellow students as we kick off the first official student organization for CJ students. Guest speakers will include Professors Chris Westmoreland and Elizabeth Wright. Free pizza and drinks will be provided!

September 22 – Career Fair Ready! Workshop. 12:40-2:05 pm, KUC 324. A fun and fast 85-minute workshop to help students get ready for The Big Career Fair! Students will learn to formulate and deliver an elevator pitch, get their resume reviewed, and have a professional headshot taken after visiting the Career Closet! Presented by the Career Development Center and Communication Studies Dept. Sponsored by Engage.

September 25 – The Big Career Fair. 11:00-3:00 pm, Rec Center. Come to the largest career fair of the year where you can meet with employers from all industries to learn about full and part-time job opportunities and internships. Hosted by the Career Development Center.

October 11-14 – Fall Break, no classes

October 16 – Prep for Graduate School! 5:30-6:30 pm, STU 142. Learn about the application process, how to search for programs, and what will make you competitive. Presented by Elisha Lawrence from the Career Development Center. In partnership with the Undergraduate Research Center.

November 26-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes (university closed November 27-29)

December 3 – Last day of Fall classes

December 4 – Study day, no classes, exams, or mandatory meetings

December 5-11 – Final Exams

December 13 – Fall Commencement Ceremonies