2025-2026 Cal State East Bay Catalog
Department of Criminal Justice
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 The department office is located on the 4th Floor, in the Student and Faculty Services (SF) building, Room 402.
The department is open during regular business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dept. Phone: (510) 885-3590
FacultyAssociate Proaaor Emeritus
Keith Inman, M.Crim. University of California, Berkeley
Professors
Silvina Ituarte, Ph.D. Rutgers University
Dawna Komorosky, Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor
Summer Jackson, Ph.D. University of Oklahoma
Seung Yeop Paek, Ph.D. Michigan State University
Michelle Rippy (Chair), Ed.D. University of Southern California
Assistant Professor
Christopher Palmore, Ph. D. Pennsylvania State University
Department Statement
The Department of Criminal Justice offers an undergraduate degree to prepare students for impactful careers in law, victim advocacy, law enforcement, corrections, and community-based programs. Coursework is designed to address contemporary challenges in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, including topics in criminological theory, law and courts, criminal investigations, restorative justice, victimology, and ethics in justice administration. The Criminal Justice major equips students with the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to be catalysts for positive change and excel in fields including but not limited to public safety, government agencies, non-profit organizations, law, security firms, and corporate sectors. Whether pursuing a career in public service, law, advocacy, or research, our program empowers students to become leaders in the ever-evolving criminal justice field.
About the Department
Use our university website link to learn more about what the Criminal Justice Department has to offer.
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ProgramsBachelor of Science
Minors
CoursesCriminal Justice
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