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Quick Facts

14 - Rank, based on enrollment, among the top majors at UCF

10th - UCF's ranking among the nation's top-producing institutions of books on criminal justice

9 - Number of summer study abroad programs in Russia lead by Associate Professor K. Michael Reynolds

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarships

The Criminal Justice Program offers memorial scholarships:
  • Amy Kuritar-Lohriman Endowed Scholarship
  • Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship
  • Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship in memory of Debbie Phillis
  • George Desalvia Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  • Detective Barry Pruette Memorial Scholarship/Rotary Club Scholarship
  • Margaret M. Samet Memorial Scholarship
  • ASIS Foundation Scholarship
  • The Jennifer Kesse Endowed Scholarship

Applications for these scholarships will be available on Monday, Aug. 23, 2011, in the College of Health and Public Affairs Dean's Office (HPA I - 335). Click here for more information

For additional information, contact Millie Erichsen at millie.erichsen@ucf.edu or
407-823-2723.

Additionally, there are several local organizations, such as the American Society of Industrial Security, that provide scholarships annually (ASIS Foundation Scholarship). Many scholarships specific to criminal justice and/or legal studies are available from professional organizations such as the American Criminal Justice Association and the Justice Studies Association . Scholarship announcements are sent to our department and posted outside the main suite on the bulletin board.

Information for graduate students concerning fellowships, assistantships, tuition waivers and loans is available online at www.graduate.ucf.edu.

Financial Aid

Financial aid information and application forms may be obtained in the department office and the UCF Financial Aid and Multicultural Academic & Support Services Office.

CJ Highlights

  • Renee Washington

    (B.S. in criminal justice, minor in information technology, certificate in crime analysis and crime mapping, '09)

    "...the internships I had while attending UCF were instrumental in preparing me for my career." — Renee Washington

    Washington is a full-time associate industrial security representative at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Ocala, Fla.

  • Ross Wolf

    Associate Professor Ross Wolf was one of two recipients of UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 2010, and one of two recipients of the College of Health and Public Affairs Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2012. He came to UCF in 1999 and since then has participated in countless committees within the department, the College of Health and Public Affairs, and the university. In addition to his faculty position, he currently serves as the Criminal Justice Graduate Program Director and on numerous department, college, and university committees. Wolf also serves as a division chief in the Orange County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit, and was awarded the U.S. Presidential “Call to Service” award for his community volunteerism.

  • Marva Ellington

    Marva Ellington received UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Academic Advising in 2010. She is responsible for academic advising of two the largest programs in the College of Health and Public Affairs. She mentors students, listens carefully to student issues and concerns, and assists students in looking ahead and exploring options for growth and self-development. Ellington is a strong advocate for students and looks for solutions in her work that support students, departments and the university.

  • Tom Stroup: Inspiring School Pride

    Tom Stroup, '09 (Criminal Justice Master's Degree), was one of the hosts of the NBC show called School Pride, which aired Fall 2010 that had Cheryl Hines ’90 as an executive producer. Each week, the show empowered communities as cast and crew members to renovate a rundown school and watch as student pride grew. Every episode featured touching personal stories of children, parents and teachers experiencing the amazing transformations of their school grounds and athletic fields. The show also invited viewers to watch for surprise celebrity appearances. For more information, visit www.nbc.com/school-pride.