Explore Our Criminal Justice Programs
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology (SCJC) at UA Little Rock is Arkansas’s flagship program in its discipline. Across all degree programs, the School provides students with the intellectual and practical skills that they need to become successful and socially responsible professionals. Our programs are led by outstanding scholars who approach the study of crime and justice with a unique blend of research and practice.
Our faculty and students work and learn together to:
– Improve the criminal justice system
– Address and solve pressing issues related to crime
– Develop cutting-edge research and theory
– Prepare the next generation of criminal justice professionals
Contact our Undergraduate Advisor, Justin Williams (501-916-6638 or [email protected]), with questions about the Associate of Science in Law Enforcement or Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice programs.
Contact our Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Richard Lewis (501-916-6634 or [email protected]), with questions about our Master of Science or Doctorate of Philosophy programs.
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US News and World Report Ranks SCJC MS Program
The faculty of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology are proud to announce that the US News and World Report has ranked the University of Arkansas, Little Rock’s School of Criminal Justice and Criminology Master of Science program to their 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. SCJC’s Master of Science program ranked #39 in the country, earning “Best” status among distance-education programs.