The dark figure of crime
Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi lays out evidence in his new book that Ted Bundy’s criminal career was far lengthier and deadlier than the official record.
Category: Criminal Justice
CATEGORIES: Criminal Justice, In the news
Leana Bouffard: 5 reasons police officers should have college degrees
Bouffard contributes to The Conversation
CATEGORIES: Criminal Justice, News
Associate teaching professor pulls double duty
Jeff Brinkley, associate teaching professor, brings something special to the criminal justice studies classes he teaches — a police badge and years of law enforcement experience.
Daniel Butler joins the Department of Sociology as an assistant professor
Daniel Butler is a new faculty member in the Department of Sociology this fall. His teaching and research focus is in criminal justice studies.
Shannon Harper is a new assistant professor in the Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology welcomes Shannon Harper to the faculty this fall. Her teaching and research focus is in criminal justice studies.
Taking a bite out of crime
Taea Bonner (’20 criminal justice) was the only Department of Sociology undergraduate student to participate in The Great Iowa Pitch Off competition at the Iowa State Fair.
CATEGORIES: Criminal Justice, News
Students on trial: Experiential classroom learning sets students up for success
Students apply skills and concepts they have learned throughout their education in the criminal justice studies program and solve real-world problems in CJST 484 Mock Trial.
Student Spotlight: Alexxa Blair
Osceola, IA ‘19 criminal justice and political science Favorite quote: "It seems to me that at this time we need education in the obvious more than investigation of the obscure." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Why did you pick criminal justice studies?: I chose criminal justice studies because I’m fascinated with the idea of crime’s influence … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Alexxa Blair
International community builder: Matthew Fully
Matthew Fully (’17 sociology and criminal justice), plans to change the world by bringing people together with activism, volunteerism and community-building. Fully came to Iowa State University in 2015 as a transfer student from Des Moines Area Community College and began studying sociology and criminal justice. During his time on campus, he made his mark … Continue reading International community builder: Matthew Fully