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, Master of Arts, or Doctorate of Philosophy programs.
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SCJC Experiences Largest Enrollment Growth in Over a Decade
The Fall 2025 semester brought the largest increase in undergraduate enrollment for the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology in over a decade. SCJC saw over a 20% increase in criminal justice majors from one year ago with SSCHs rising over 770 hours from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025. Dr. Kilby Raptopoulos, the SCJC Undergraduate Coordinator, commented, “Our faculty and staff are truly dedicated to helping our students succeed and grow in their educational endeavors. We are proud to offer the only Criminal Justice and Criminology program in the state where students can progress from an associate degree to a doctorate degree, earning their undergraduate and master’s degrees completely online.” Students have the opportunity to participate in an immersive learning environment through community-based internships with law enforcement and justice related agencies throughout the state, giving students a hands-on experience with real life applications. Dr. Misty Ladd, SCJC’s Internship Coordinator, uses her expertise to connect students with professionals in the field to offer students the ability to explore career options while also making an impact in their communities. It is through these unique opportunities that sets the University of Arkansas, Little Rock’s School of Criminal Justice and Criminology apart from the rest.