Administration of Justice

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■ Administration of Justice

Phone: 703-993-8315
Web: adj.gmu.edu

Faculty

Professors: Mastrofski, Taxman, Weisburd, Zingraff

Research professors: Turner, Waddington

Associate professors: Gallagher, Gould, Wilson (chair)

Assistant professors: Johnson, Lawton, Lum, Merola, Portillo, Rudes, Willis

Assistant research professors: Trotman, Andrew

Term instructors: Newmark, Sizemore, Wheeldon

Affiliate faculty: Uchida

Course Work

The Administration of Justice Department offers all course work designated ADJ and JLCP in the Courses chapter of this catalog.

Undergraduate Programs

The BS in administration of justice provides students with a sound foundation in the liberal arts and a focused study of the justice system as well as the social, human, and moral problems raised in the administration of justice. The course of study prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, investigations, juvenile justice, private and homeland security, and related social and human services. The program also provides a strong background for law school and graduate study in criminal justice or law and society.

Honors in the Major

Highly qualified students may pursue advanced work leading to graduation with honors in the major. Students admitted to the honors program in the major take a two-course sequence ADJ 491 and 492. To graduate with honors in ADJ, students must complete these courses with a minimum GPA of 3.50.

Internships

The department supports an active internship program, which places students in justice and police organizations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Students can gain valuable work place experience while earning credit toward their degree.

Graduate Programs

The department offers master’s and doctoral degrees in justice, law, and crime policy. Both degree programs draw on a strong multidisciplinary faculty, who teach a wide range of courses in their specialties to support the graduate programs. These programs can also take advantage of Mason’s proximity to many justice organizations at the federal, state, and local levels. The curriculum is structured to give students the skills they need to do policy-relevant research as well as to be able to work with local and national justice and security agencies to put those skills to use.

Funding

The department offers teaching and research assistantships, which are awarded on a competitive basis. Other sources of funding such as grants, loans, and employment on campus are also available. Students awarded assistantships must register for a minimum of six credits a semester and show satisfactory progress toward their degree.