Message from Department Chair

We have an active and exciting program within justice administration. Our faculty have degrees from some of the best institutions of higher education in the United States and are all actively involved in research and service that addresses critical issues in criminal justice and public safety. At the Department of Justice Administration, we pride ourselves in offering high quality educational programs. The faculty, staff and I stand ready to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to attain your educational and professional goals. In addition to a wide range of courses both online and on campus, our program offers a number of opportunities for students. We have a Justice Administration Club and the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honorary society. Both these organizations provide students with a means of meeting other students and getting involved in department, university and community service activities. Our Justice Administration Alumni Board sponsors, with the department, an annual Homecoming Tailgate every fall and we are please to provide students with “welcome back” events each spring and fall. We have a student mentor program – each student is assigned a faculty mentor to assist them in “negotiating” their academic experience. We additionally have internships, student research projects and honors program for students wishing to supplement traditional classroom education with more active learning and field placement experiences.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us. Many Thanks for your interest in our program!  I hope to see you soon!

Dr. Deborah G. Keeling, Ph.D
Department Chair

Our Degree Programs | Dept. of Justice Administration | Southern Police Institute | National Crime Prevention Institute | Kentucky RCFL

MORE ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

Community Service

Department of Justice Administration faculty are involved in our community through service. This includes but is not limited to participation in the following organizations:

Kentucky State Police Trooper Island

Oldham County Police

Presbyterian Community Center

ProTecht, Secret Service Electronic Crimes Initiative

Infraguard, Home Security Coalition

Goodwill Industries

Department Grants

Our faculty has been awarded research grants totaling more than 3.5 million dollars. Granting agencies include:

U.S. Department of Justice

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Louisville Metro Police Department

DB Consulting Group, Inc.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections

Professional Organizations

The faculty are active members in the following professional organizations:

Southern Criminal Justice Association

American Society of Criminology

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

American Correctional Association (ACA)

International Association of Chiefs of Police