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Criminal justice involves the study of crime and the criminal justice system, and is an interdisciplinary and professionally-oriented academic discipline. Learn more about the Department of Criminal Justice's programs and faculty.

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Inside Out Prison Exchange Program - Fall 2018 Recruitment

A unique learning opportunity is once again being offered by the Department of Criminal Justice during the Fall semester.  Drs. Riane Bolin and Egan Green will be offering the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program. This course involves taking 10 Radford students into a correctional facility each week to hold class with 10 incarcerated individuals.  This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn in a unique environment.  All students who are a part of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences are welcome to apply.  The only requirement is that students must be above the age of 18 years old.  It is not necessary for you to have taken any criminal justice courses.  Students interested in applying, please submit the application to Dr. Riane Bolin or Dr. Egan Green.

Applications are due no later than 5 pm on March 23rd.

Additional information on the Inside Out Prison Program. 

Download the Inside Out program application.

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  1. CHBS seniors honored as Dean’s Scholars »

    5/7/2018

    The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) celebrated 12 outstanding seniors with family, faculty and friends at the CHBS Graduation Reception on May 4.

  2. Simulation event provides practical learning experience »

    4/27/2018

    Connections between concepts and theories discussed in class gave way to their application in a simulated emergency response scenario on April 19 and 24.

  3. Prelaw Society hosts director of Virginia’s Department of Criminal Justice Services »

    4/25/2018

    The Prelaw Society at Radford University hosted Shannon Dion, director of Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services, on April 19 in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences.

  4. Hands-on opportunity tests future arson investigators »

    4/17/2018

    With protective gear on, 25 students participated in the final piece of the Fire and Arson Investigation class taught by adjunct instructor Todd Jones ’88 MS ’94 on April 10 in Lot Z at Radford University.

  5. Media highlights student opportunities »

    4/11/2018

    Media highlights student opportunities and professors' expertise.

  6. Radford graduate promoted to Brigadier General »

    4/3/2018

    On March 23, Jay Bienlien ’90 was promoted to Brigadier General.

  7. "Real-life Indiana Jones" conducts research in Brazil »

    3/14/2018

    As he crept through the night with nothing but a flashlight, Egan Green, professor of criminal justice, trod carefully – alligators were in the water around him. Suddenly, a splash was heard from a stick where his foot was headed. Except it wasn’t a stick. It was a gator.

  8. Professors host training session for police officers »

    2/26/2018

    Police officers of all ranks from around the region gathered at the City of Radford Council Chambers on Feb. 23 for a training session to learn from Radford University Criminal Justice Professor Rachel Santos and Assistant Professor Roberto Santos.

  9. Professors serve as subject matter experts »

    2/26/2018

    Professors serve as subject matter experts for local media outlets.

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