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Housed in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the Behavioral Sciences and Justice Systems (BSJS) lab examines research topics at the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. Grounded in empirical and applied research, the lab focuses on topics such as mental health, legal decision making (criminal\/civil), eyewitness and expert testimony, juvenile justice, policing, and AI legal implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director, Dr. Haley Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Haley Moon was raised in Iowa\/Kansas, earning her B.S. in psychology (2019) and M.S. in clinical psychology (2022) from Fort Hays State University. She went on to receive her Ph.D. in experimental psychology with a concentration in psychology-law and minor in statistics from the University of Wyoming in December 2024. During her doctoral training, Dr. Moon was the project manager on an National Institute of Justice-funded grant evaluating a metropolitical police department’s mental health response team. She was later promoted to postdoctoral research fellow and project director following her graduation in December 2024. She joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in fall 2025. Her research program sits at the intersection of psychology and the legal system, with her primary line of research examining how cognitive mechanisms, such as attention, learning, and attributional processing, influence legal decision-making and contribute to biases in the evaluation of vulnerable defendants. Outside of the courtroom, her secondary line of research focuses on advancing evidence-based policing practices, working alongside local law enforcement and public health systems to evaluate alternative crisis response models. In her free time, Dr. Moon enjoys quality time with her husband, daughter, and dog as well as tackling home renovation projects (whether necessary or not) and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Graduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meher Mujtehdi Syeda was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She earned her MPA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock after completing her B.A. and LL.B. in India. She is currently a second-year Ph.D. student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, mental health, and victimization. Her current research examines the community conditions associated with law enforcement agencies’ use of specialized mental health response models. Outside of academia, she enjoys cooking, painting, drawing, and spending time with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zorain Nizamani was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. He graduated with a law degree from the University of London in 2019, after completing his M.S. in criminology and criminal justice from Northeastern University in 2024. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in criminology and criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is in his second year. His research interests include policing and AI, online radicalization, counterterrorism policies, and insurgent groups. His hobbies include watching and playing soccer, reading philosophy, working out, and listening to heavy metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zulkar Nine is a doctoral student and graduate assistant in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He earned his LL.B. and LL.M .from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and his M.A. in Criminology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Zulkar also completed training in new media and journalism at the University of Washington, Seattle. He was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award (Gold Standard) by the United Kingdom for his contributions to social causes and youth activism. His research focuses on officer-involved shootings, with particular interests in police use of force, law enforcement decision-making, and the factors that shape outcomes in these encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Undergraduate Research Assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Aidan MacDonald was born in Anchorage, Alaska and moved all over the U.S. in his youth. He served honorably in the U.S. military then pursued a career path in the studies of criminal justice afterwards. With plans to take his education further into law school, his research interests include legal decision making in capital punishment cases, Uniform Code of Military Justice legal practices, and environmental\/natural resource laws. In his free time, he enjoys waterfowl hunting with his grandfather and brother as well as reading and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rory Martin is an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. They are studying psychology as their major with a focus on criminal justice as a minor. They intend to pursue further education in forensic psychology, hoping to gain a better understanding of how psychology interacts within the legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Holly Rude is a criminal justice major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a minor in psychology. She earned her associate degree in law enforcement in May 2026 and is excited to participate in this lab while gaining research experience. She hopes to build a career working with children and adolescents, focusing on the impacts of crime on youth and using evidence-based research to improve outcomes for the communities and youth involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ja’Nyia Burks is currently a criminal justice student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She was born and raised in North Little Rock, Ark. by a single parent in a family of six. Her primary criminal justice interests include juvenile justice and criminological theories surrounding deviant behavior. Upon graduation, she plans to explore graduate school options to pursue a master\u2019s degree in public administration. Her ultimate goal is to become a criminal defense attorney specializing in juvenile cases while also working with nonprofit organizations that support at-risk youth and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mailys Thimothee is an international student from France currently working on a B. A. in criminal justice. After graduation, she plans to start the M.A. in criminal justice program at UA Little Rock, eventually transitioning to the Ph.D. program. Her research interests include feminicide, stalking, and the impact of society on violent crime and deviant behavior. When she is not studying, she enjoys hiking, reading, ice skating, embroidery, and crochet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emmalee Andrews is originally from Old Potter, Ark. They earned their associate of arts degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. They are currently an undergraduate student in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Their research interests include cognitive biases in legal decision\u2011making, victimology and trauma\u2011informed justice practices, and public perceptions of forensic science. After completing their degree at UA Little Rock, they plan to pursue a postbaccalaureate degree at Sam Houston State University. Outside of school, Emmalee works full\u2011time and volunteers regularly. In their free time, they enjoy wandering through the woods studying plants and insects or tucked away with a notebook drafting ideas for their next book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peyton Perks – Peyton is from North Little Rock, Ark. and is currently majoring in criminal justice. After he graduates, he intends to pursue a J.D. and practice law as a criminal defense attorney. Peyton\u2019s pursuit of these goals follows a lifelong interest in the criminal justice system. In his free time, Peyton enjoys baking, reading, and playing Mahjong. He also enjoys learning about history, law, and current events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Please describe the reason(s) you are pursuing this degree and\/or any experiences that influenced this decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your specific area of interest within the field of criminal justice? What topic(s) are you most excited to learn more about, teach, and\/or research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What skills and opportunities do you hope to gain from earning this degree?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How has your prior experience (e.g., personal, professional, volunteer, research, teaching) and education prepared you for this degree program?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your career goals? How do you plan to use this degree after you graduate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree in criminal justice at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock? What about the program, faculty, department, and\/or university make this program a good fit for you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admission-deadlines\">Admission Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall Application Deadline for MS is <strong>May 1st<\/strong><br> Spring Application Deadline for MS is <strong>October 15th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-requirements\">General Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice program is a 36 hour degree, including 18 hours of required courses and 18 hours of electives. The required courses include Policy Prep and Capstone in which the final project is completed. An oral defense of the final project is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduation-requirements\">Graduation Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on an approved program of study as outlined above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successfully complete a written capstone with oral defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who do not attain a 3.0 GPA within the required hours may complete no more than six additional hours to achieve the GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"grid-2-col grid-button\"><a class=\"lr-button maroon-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/criminaljustice\/email-us\/\">REQUEST INFO<\/a> <a class=\"lr-button maroon-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/graduate-application\/\">STEPS TO APPLY<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a professionally oriented terminal master\u2019s degree offered completely online. 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These hours are divided into nine areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctoral proseminar \u2013 3 hours<br>\nResearch design \u2013 9 hours<br>\nCriminological theory \u2013 6 hours<br>\nStatistical analysis \u2013 9 hours<br>\nContent electives \u2013 12 hours<br>\nComprehensive exam \u2013 3 hours<br>\nResearch practicum \u2013 6 hours<br>\nTeaching practicum \u2013 3 hours<br>\nDissertation \u2013 12 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comprehensive-examination\">Comprehensive Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All Ph.D. students are required to take a comprehensive examination, which is designed to test the ability of the student to undertake independent research in a particular area and then publish the results. The comprehensive examination will be reviewed by the Examining Committee after the student has completed their fourth semester of coursework. To facilitate timely completion of the program, students are encouraged to submit their comprehensive examination immediately following their fourth semester of coursework, with the goal of completing or passing the examination by the conclusion of their fifth semester of coursework. To successfully complete the comprehensive examination, students must write one publishable quality paper and submit it in written format to the examining committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the paper has been passed by the committee, the student is then strongly encouraged to work with a faculty member to get the work published. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive examination, students will be advanced to candidacy which allows them to begin the dissertation process. Each student will complete a dissertation of sufficient scholarly nature to contribute to the field of criminology and criminal justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dissertation\">Dissertation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon reaching candidacy status, students may enroll in dissertation hours and begin work on their dissertation. The dissertation will be guided by the student\u2019s dissertation committee. The dissertation committee will be composed of a chair, two members of the Criminal Justice faculty, and an outside reader. The outside reader may be a faculty member with graduate faculty status from UA Little Rock, or a faculty member from another institution. Successful completion of the dissertation will require an oral proposal defense, where the student will defend their topic and methods, and a final defense, where the student will defend their findings and conclusions. Policies and procedures for passing, failing, and repeating the dissertation defense will be in compliance with the UA Little Rock Graduate School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate student forms can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/criminaljustice\/student-forms\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students in the Ph.D. program in Criminal Justice are guided through an intense, supervised course of study of history, current issues, and research related to criminology and criminal justice. The curriculum for the criminal justice doctoral program consists of 57 graduate semester hours beyond the master\u2019s degree. 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In today’s world, understanding the intricate workings of the criminal justice system has never been more crucial. Our school provides a range of courses designed to develop critical thinking and deepen your understanding of the complexities surrounding criminal justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1972 by the late Dr. Charles Chastain, the SCJC has evolved into Arkansas’ leading criminal justice program. As part of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS), we offer four-degree programs: <em>Associate of Science in Law Enforcement<\/em>, <em>Bachelor of Arts<\/em>, <em>Master of Science<\/em>, and <em>Doctorate of Philosophy<\/em> in Criminal Justice. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to delivering top-tier education through innovative teaching methods, personalized mentoring, and research that engages with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the SCJC, we proudly offer the state’s only standalone graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology (MS, PhD). Many students transition smoothly from an associate to a bachelor\u2019s degree, and from there to a master\u2019s, with some even continuing to a PhD. No matter your educational or career goals in criminal justice, the SCJC can help you achieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our degrees are focused exclusively on criminal justice and criminology, preparing students for both professional careers and advanced studies. We also offer a thriving internship program in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, providing valuable hands-on experience. Our growing partnerships, established and nurtured over the years, continue to benefit both our school and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Associate of Science in Law Enforcement (LEAS)<\/em>, <em>Bachelor of Arts (BA)<\/em>, and <em>Master of Science (MS)<\/em> can all be completed fully online, offering flexibility for students who cannot attend on campus. The <em>PhD<\/em> program also offers online options to accommodate working students, enabling them to balance careers, family life, and education while receiving a high-quality academic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our doctoral program, the only Criminal Justice PhD in Arkansas, equips students to become well-rounded scholars proficient in teaching, cutting-edge research, and collaborating with agency partners on grants and projects. Much of our grant-related research is carried out through the Justice Research and Policy Center (JRAP), the school\u2019s hub for research and evaluations. 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