Since the department’s founding in 1977, graduates of Ball State’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology can be found working in law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level; in courts, private industry, and correctional settings throughout the United States; and as practicing attorneys.
Your relationship with Ball State continues after graduation. The Ball State Alumni Association strives to keep alumni connected to the university and one another with newsletters and a directory.
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Stay Connected
Keep in touch with your fellow alumni and share your successes with us by emailing Dr. Benjamin Gibbs.
Please include your:
- full name
- current address
- phone
- current employer
Partner with Us
Faculty and students in the department wish to collaborate with graduates of our program on internships for our current students, Immersive Learning projects, and through mutually beneficial research partnerships addressing criminal justice policy and practice. The department has a long history of such collaborations.
To partner with us, please contact our department chair, Dr. Benjamin Gibbs.
Career Services
The Ball State University Career Center is available to current students as well as all alumni. The Center can assist with various aspects of career development.
Attend Events
We host a number of alumni-centered events each year, including our speaker series and alumni tailgates before each Ball State Homecoming Football Game. Also, our annual Criminal Justice Career Day features a number of alumni from our department who return to campus to recruit future graduates into their employment ranks. Follow us on social media to stay up to date on current and upcoming events.
Make a Gift
Gifts to the university are always appreciated and help our students immensely. You can designate the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology by selecting Criminal Justice Department from the drop-down menu.
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