Introduction
Undergraduate Advising Handbook — Fall 2026
Your Guide to Success in the Criminal Justice Major
An accessible, tagged PDF version of this handbook is available for download. Download the PDF (opens in new tab).
New major requirements take effect Fall 2026. If you enrolled before Fall 2026, check which catalog year applies to you. See the Major Requirements website (opens in new tab) for road maps by catalog year.
A Message from the Department
Dear Criminal Justice Major,
Welcome to the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at Cal State Fullerton! Many of you have chosen Criminal Justice as a major because of a strong interest in the causes, consequences, and control of crime and in pursuing a criminal justice-related career (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, law, victim services) or in continuing to professional or graduate school. Your aspirations require you to set high expectations for yourself and to embrace the journey as you discover your passion and pursue your dreams! Make the effort to engage with department faculty when you have questions about course content or your path to graduation. Also, give yourself the best opportunity to graduate and to reach your career goals by making good choices about how you spend your time, engaging in meaningful internship, research, and volunteer opportunities related to your career, and taking advantage of the resources that are here for you at CSUF.
This handbook is intended to help you navigate the requirements for your bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Please review its contents and keep it for reference throughout your time at CSUF. Please be advised that new requirements for the Criminal Justice major take effect this academic year.
All students are highly encouraged to meet with a major advisor at least once per year, and more often as you get closer to graduation or have any specific questions about your progress or which courses to take. Please bring a current copy of your Titan Degree Audit when attending academic advising sessions. In addition, we recommend that you establish a strong relationship with at least one of your professors so that you have someone who knows you well and can write letters of recommendation when needed.
If you need additional assistance at any time, please stop by the Department office (GH 511) or email pajdiv@fullerton.edu to ask for help. We look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Sincerely,
Sarah Hill, Ph.D. — Professor and Chair, Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice
Alissa R. Ackerman, Ph.D. — Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Skills You Will Build in the Major
There are specific recommended skills for individuals working in the criminal justice profession and beyond. Many of those skills are taught within the Criminal Justice major, including:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Skills in research and scientific methodology
- Ability to stay open-minded and consider diversity in perceptions and perspectives
- Ability to work cooperatively
Career Explorer
Select what calls to you — see the courses, minors, and contacts that match. Careers marked with an asterisk (*) require a graduate degree.
My Course Tracker
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Core Courses — 18 units (all required)
Breadth Courses — choose 2 (6 units)
Upper-Division Electives — 15 units (9 must be 400-level)
Related Fields — 12 units (catalog year 2026)
Any 12 units from the approved Related Fields course list (opens in new tab). Track these on your Titan Degree Audit.
Upper Division Writing — 3 units (choose 1)
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The Criminal Justice Major
54 units total (Catalog Year 2026). Minimum C- in every course. Minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Core Courses — 18 units (all required)
Core courses provide a solid basis for understanding criminal behavior and the criminal justice system.
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRJU 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 210 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJU 301 | Mythology of Crime and Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 330 | Theories of Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| CRJU 340 | Criminal Justice Research Methodology | 3 |
| CRJU 385 | Race, Inequality, and the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
Breadth Courses — 6 units (choose 2)
Pay attention to prerequisites — some breadth courses are required before upper-division electives.
| Code | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRJU 302 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| CRJU 315 | Police and Society | 3 |
| CRJU 345 | Complexities in Corrections | 3 |
Upper-Division Electives — 15 units (9 must be 400-level)
All 300- and 400-level CRJU courses not listed as core or breadth count as electives. Use the Course Tracker for the full list. Students can take multiple CRJU 475T classes as long as they are different topics, up to 6 units of internship courses, and up to 6 units of independent study.
Related Fields — 12 units (Catalog Year 2026)
Choose from the approved Related Fields list (opens in new tab). Many minor courses qualify.
Upper Division Writing — 3 units (choose 1)
| Code | Course | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 301 | Advanced College Writing | |
| ENGL 365 | Legal Writing | Recommended for pre-law students |
Minors
Many minors pair well with Criminal Justice — and some minor courses can double-count for GE. Use this to your advantage!
Criminal Justice Minor — 18 units
| Requirement | Courses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | CRJU 301, 330, 385 | 9 |
| Breadth (choose 1) | CRJU 302, 315, or 345 | 3 |
| Electives (choose 2) | Any two upper-division CRJU courses | 6 |
Complementary Minors by Career Interest
| Minor | Units | Office | Best for… |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 21 | H-314 | Understanding society/diversity |
| American Studies | 21 | GH-313 | Understanding society |
| Anthropology | 21 | MH-426 | CSI, Forensic Science |
| Asian American Studies | 18 | H-314 | Understanding society/diversity |
| Asian Studies | 18 | H-314 | Understanding society/diversity |
| Business Administration | 27 | SGMH-3100 | Investigations (Accounting) |
| Business Data Analytics | 21 | SGMH-4113 | Computer Forensics, Crime Analysis |
| Cell & Molecular Biology | 21 | MH-205 | CSI, Forensic Science |
| Chemistry | 24 | MH-580 | CSI, Forensic Science |
| Chicana and Chicano Studies | 15 | H-314 | Understanding society/diversity |
| Child & Adolescent Studies | 21 | EC-503 | Juvenile delinquency, Victims |
| Communication Studies | 18 | CP-420 | Public service, any career |
| Computer Science | 15 | CS-522 | Computer Forensics, Analytics, IT in CJ |
| Economics | 24 | SGMH-3313 | Informed citizen, life management |
| Foreign Languages | varies | H-835A | Federal law enforcement |
| Geography | 18 | H-420A | GIS, Crime Analysis |
| History | 24 | H-815F | Understanding society |
| Human Services | 21 | EC-405 | Public service, nonprofits, victims |
| Law, Politics, and Society | 18 | GH-511 | Law |
| Philosophy | 18 | H-311 | Law, critical thinking (highest LSAT scores) |
| Pre-Health Professions | 24–25 | KHS-223 | Stress and life management |
| Psychology | 21 | H-830 | Most CJ careers |
| Public Administration | 21 | GH-511 | Government leadership, public service |
| Public Policy | 21 | GH-511 | Policy analysis, public service |
| Public Relations | 21 | CP-400 | LEA/public agency communications |
| Queer Studies | 21 | H-230 | Understanding society/diversity |
| Sociology | 21 | CP-900 | Understanding society |
| Women & Gender Studies | 24 | H-230 | Understanding society/diversity |
Minor Details by Career Interest
The information below is for general guidance only — see an advisor in the indicated office for current requirements and to select classes.
Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science
Anthropology — 21 units (MH-426)
- Required: ANTH 101, 102, 103, 480, plus 3 upper-division ANTH electives
- Recommended for CRJU majors: ANTH 343, 443, 453 (also 435, 456, 411, 401, 403)
- Forensic Anthropology Certificate — 12 units: ANTH 343, 443, 444, plus 3 units from ANTH 426, 441, 453
Chemistry — 24 units (MH-580)
- Prerequisite: MATH 150A preferred, but MATH 130 (short course in calculus) acceptable
- Required: CHEM 120A & B, 301A & B, 315, plus 5 upper-division CHEM electives
- Recommended for lab work: CHEM 302, 421 or 423A; for instrumentation: CHEM 316 and any 411 A–G
Biology — 22–23 units (MH-282)
- Pre/co-requisite: CHEM 315
- Required: BIOL 151 and 152
- Recommended for CRJU majors: BIOL 253L, 309, 302
Investigations, Computer Forensics, or Crime/Data Analysis
Business Data Analytics — 21 units (SGMH-4113)
- Required: MATH 130, 135, or 150A; ISDS 361A, 361B, 402, 415, and 475, plus 3 elective units
- Recommended for CRJU majors: ISDS 371, 415, 411
Business Administration — 27 units (SGMH-3100)
- Required: ACCT 201A & B, ECON 201 & 202, MGMT 246, FIN 320, ISDS 351, MKTG 351, and MGMT 339 or 340
Computer Science — 15 units (CS-522)
- Required: CPSC 120, 121, 131, plus 2 upper-division CPSC electives
Geography — 18 units (H-420A)
- Required: GEOG 100, three units from GEOG 110, 120, 160, or 281, and a minimum of 12 units of upper-division work
- Take a course in mapping if you want to be an analyst
Foreign Language — units vary by program (H-835A)
- Options include Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Spanish, and French
Public Service or Government Leadership
Public Administration — 21 units (GH-511)
- Trains people to become managers in government and nonprofit organizations, drawing on political science, psychology, economics, business, and sociology
- Required: POSC 100, POSC 320 or CRJU 320, and POSC 421 or 422, plus 12 units of upper-division electives
Public Policy — 21 units (GH-511)
- Introduces the field of public policy analysis — identifying and evaluating solutions to public problems
- Required: ECON 210, POSC 315, POSC 321 or 407, and POSC 425, plus 3 electives
Communication Studies — 18 units (CP-420)
- Required: 6 electives — recommended for CRJU majors: HCOM 200, 335, and 337 (future lawyers)
Public Relations — 21 units (CP-400)
- Required: COMM 101, 233, 361, 362, and 464, plus 2 electives
- Recommended for CRJU majors: COMM 407, 468, 469, 480
Working with Victims, Children, or Juveniles
Human Services — 21 units (EC-405)
- Required: HUSR 201, 380, 411, plus 3–9 units of electives and 3–9 units of fieldwork
- Recommended for CRJU majors: HUSR 310, 410, 415, 436, 437, 480
Psychology — 21 units (H-830)
- Required: PSYC 101, 201, 202, plus 3 units from PSYC 302–306, 3 units from PSYC 331, 341, 351, or 361, and 6 units of electives
Child & Adolescent Studies — 21 units (EC-503)
- Required: 7 courses from the approved list
Communication Studies — 18 units (CP-420)
- Required: 6 electives — recommended: HCOM 200, 335, 337
Law, Graduate School, or Critical Thinking
Philosophy — 21 units (H-311)
- Philosophy majors have the highest LSAT scores and the highest GRE verbal and analytic writing scores nationally
- Suggested for CRJU majors — choose 7 from: PHIL 100, 105 or 106, 315, 320, 345, 355, 377, 382, 410, 450
Law, Politics, and Society — 18 units (GH-511)
- Required: POSC 375 (Law, Politics & Society) plus 15 units from an approved list across departments
- Students must take at least one course from three different departments and no more than three courses from any one department
Understanding Society and Diverse Perspectives
- Sociology — 21 units (CP-900)
- American Studies — 21 units (GH-313)
- African American Studies — 21 units (H-314)
- Asian American Studies — 18 units (H-314)
- Chicana and Chicano Studies — 15 units (H-314)
- History — 15 units (H-815F)
- Queer Studies — 21 units (H-230)
- Women & Gender Studies — 24 units (H-230)
Other Highly Useful Life Skills
Economics — 24 units (SGMH-3313)
- Required: Calculus (MATH 135 or equivalent); ECON 201, 202, and ECON 310 or 315, 320 or 325, and BUAD 301, plus 9 units of upper-division economics electives
Pre-Health Professions — 24–25 units (KHS-223)
- Broad overview of health and well-being, health behavior theory, and specialized content areas
Also consider
- Child & Adolescent Studies — 21 units (EC-503)
- Communication Studies — 18 units (CP-420)
- Psychology — 21 units (H-830)
- Foreign Language — units vary (H-835A)
Policies & GPA
Know the rules before they catch you off guard.
Academic Notice — Disqualification Thresholds
Key Policies
Minimum grade requirements
You must earn a C- or better in every required course (catalog year 2019 and later). Catalog years 2013–2018 require a C or better. You also need a minimum 2.0 GPA in all attempted Criminal Justice courses.
D grade rule — core vs. electives
D grades do not count toward the major but do count as free elective units toward your 120-unit total.
Core courses: If you earn a D, you must retake it until you earn at least a C-.
Elective courses: A D does not require a retake, but you still need 15 elective units at C- or higher. Note: if you retake a D-grade course and pass, you will not receive additional units — the credit is already on your TDA.
Course repeat and withdrawal policy
28-unit maximum on total repeated courses.
Grade Forgiveness (up to 16 units): Original grade removed from GPA; only the repeat grade counts. Both stay on transcript. Only applies when both attempts are at CSUF — a class taken at a community college and repeated at CSUF (or vice versa) is not eligible.
Grade Averaged (up to 12 units): Both grades count in your GPA.
Repeats are applied in the order in which they occurred, automatically at the end of the semester after grades post. You cannot repeat a course where you earned a C or better. Maximum 3 total enrollments in any one course.
Check your "Repeated" or "W" units by choosing Withdrawals/Repeats in the dropdown menu of your Student Homepage.
Graduation check — when & how
Apply when you have 85 units — approximately one year before graduation.
How: Portal → Student Homepage → Academic Records → Apply/Pay for Graduation.
Choose your graduation term carefully — an incorrect term can affect advising, enrollment, and financial aid. Consult your advisor or the HSS Graduation Specialist before applying.
The department must approve your check, and you must pay a $115 graduation fee. You need a 2.0 GPA overall and at least 120 total units.
Walking at commencement: to walk in the May ceremonies, you must have graduated the previous Fall or be graduating in Spring or Summer of that calendar year.
Academic notice — what happens
When your CSUF or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, you are placed on academic notice. The College of HSS places a hold on your account. You must attend an Academic Notice Information Session and meet with the HSS Student Success Team to release it.
HSS Probation info (opens in new tab) | GPA Calculator (opens in new tab)
How many units per semester?
Spend 2–3 hours studying for every unit of lecture (15 units = 45–60 hours/week on school). To be a successful Titan, plan to study 25–35 hours per week.
| Outside hours/week | Recommended max units |
|---|---|
| 0–9 hours | 14–16 units |
| 10–19 hours | 13–14 units |
| 20–29 hours | 9–12 units |
| 30–39 hours | 6–9 units |
Current university policy limits students to 18 units per semester, but you can petition to exceed this.
Planning time to graduation
If you complete (take and pass):
| Units per year | You will graduate in |
|---|---|
| 30 units per year (15 per semester) | 4 years |
| 24 units per year (12 per semester) | 5 years |
| 18 units per year (9 per semester) | 6 years |
To reach your goal, balance your time and course load, and make a plan for fulfilling all of your degree requirements. Use the Path Planner to build a semester-by-semester road map.
Research & Experiential Opportunities
Your education doesn't end in the classroom.
Research Courses
CRJU 499 — Independent Study (1–3 units, up to 6 total): Work one-on-one with a professor on your own project or assist with faculty research. Talk to your favorite professor — research interests are listed in the Faculty Roster below.
CRJU 491 — Applied Policy Research (3 units, permit only): Small-group, real-world policy research on questions proposed by community members, government leaders, and nonprofits. Offered every 2–3 years. Contact PAJ Division Chair Dr. Sarah Hill (shill@fullerton.edu) or Dr. Christie Gardiner (cgardiner@fullerton.edu).
Service-learning classes: CRJU 402 (The Criminal Court Experience) meets weekly at a courthouse to observe the criminal courtroom in action and shadow a member of the California judiciary. CRJU 415 (Policing the City) critically examines methods used by police to control crime in inner-city areas; taught every 2–3 years.
Internships — CRJU 495 & CRJU 492
CRJU 495 — CJ Internship: General CJ agencies and nonprofits. Contact Dr. Christie Gardiner (cgardiner@fullerton.edu; GH-530).
CRJU 492 — Pre-law Internship: Legal field internships for those considering law school. Contact Dr. Rob Castro (rcastro@fullerton.edu; GH-544).
Past internship sites include:
CSUF University Police · OC Juvenile Hall · OC Probation · OC Sheriff · OC Superior Court · OC Coroner · LA Probation · LA Medical Examiner · LAPD · LA Sheriff · San Bernardino Probation · Riverside Sheriff · Anaheim PD · Long Beach PD · Irvine PD · Huntington Beach PD · Premier Group International · Waymakers · OneOC · 2nd Call · FaCT · StandUp for Kids · Higher Ground · Crittenton Services · CASA OC · Olive Crest · ATF · CIA · CBP · DEA · DHS · FBI · Secret Service · U.S. Marshals · U.S. Capitol Police · Coast Guard Investigative Service · U.S. Defense Criminal Investigative Service · U.S. Office of Special Investigations · U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services · U.S. Park Police
Students are not limited to these sites — you secure your own internship, and both programs can help you get started.
Special Programs
Moot Court: CSUF's team is consistently nationally ranked. Sharpen legal writing, oral advocacy, and critical thinking. Especially valuable for pre-law. Contact Dr. Pam Fiber-Ostrow (pfiber@fullerton.edu; GH-532).
Intelligence Community Scholars Program: Prepares students for national security and intelligence careers through advanced study, mentoring, and networking. Minimum 3.2 GPA, rolling applications. Contact Dr. Valerie O'Regan (voregan@fullerton.edu).
Cal State D.C. Scholars: Earn credit while interning in Washington, D.C. Open to juniors, seniors, and grad students of all majors. Contact Amie Zeoli (amzeoli@fullerton.edu) or visit hss.fullerton.edu/cal_state_dc/ (opens in new tab).
Study Abroad: CRJU students are highly encouraged to study abroad. Visit HSS Study Abroad (opens in new tab) or CSUF International (opens in new tab).
Student Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) — National CJ Honor Society: Requires 12+ CRJU units, 3.0 overall GPA, 3.2 major GPA. Holds speaker events every semester. Contact Dr. Veronica Herrera (veherrera@fullerton.edu; GH-527) or visit APS on TitanLink (opens in new tab).
CJSA — Criminal Justice Student Association: Open to all students interested in CJ. Networking, facility tours, forums, volunteer work. Contact Dr. Christie Gardiner (cgardiner@fullerton.edu; GH-530) or visit CJSA on TitanLink (opens in new tab).
CSUF Pre-Law Society: Law school prep, peer networks, faculty connections. Contact Dr. Rob Castro (rcastro@fullerton.edu; UH-544) or visit Pre-Law Society on TitanLink (opens in new tab).
Scholarships, Awards & Research Funding
Department awards (applications due in spring): Outstanding Student Leadership & Activities Award · Academic Excellence Award · Hobbs-Dery Award (law-related excellence) · Rose Sullivan & Rebecca Morales Memorial Scholarship ($500 each, for adult re-entry students) · Alumnus of the Year Award.
CSUF Scholarships: Nearly $2 million annually. Most HSS scholarships are due in early February. Full details here (opens in new tab).
Intramural research funding: ASI Research Grants (student-operated) and Faculty Development Center Research and Creativity Awards fund student and faculty-student collaborative research through competitive proposals — ask your research mentor.
McNair Scholars Program: For first-generation and underrepresented students interested in doctoral study. Must have 59+ units and 3.0 GPA. fullerton.edu/mcnair (opens in new tab).
Faculty Roster
Get to know your professors — and their research interests — before asking about independent study, internships, or letters of recommendation. Year in parentheses is the year they joined CSUF.
Criminal Justice Faculty
Ackerman, Alissa R. — Professor & Associate Chair
(2017) Ph.D., CUNY, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Teaches: CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; 301 Mythology of Crime and Justice; 340 Research Methods; 345 Complexities in Corrections; 370 Sex, Crime, and Culture; 410 Restorative Justice
Research: Sex crimes policy and management; sexual violence prevention; restorative and transformative justice with people impacted by sexual harm; impacts of sexual violence
GH 536 · (657) 278-2272 · aackerman@fullerton.edu
Cass Foust, Amy — Professor
(2007) Ph.D., University of Delaware
Teaches: CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; 302 Introduction to Criminal Courts; 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency; 402 The Criminal Court Experience; 433 Controlling Crime
Research: Criminological theory; criminal justice pedagogy; gender, crime, and violence; crime control and prevention
GH 511 · (657) 278-3437 · acass@fullerton.edu
Gardiner, Christie — Professor & Internship Coordinator
(2008) Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Teaches: CRJU 315 Police and Society; 325 Juvenile Justice; 405 Criminal Justice Policy; 415 Policing the City; 491 Applied Policy Research
Research: Policing; criminal justice policy; pedagogy and student success
GH 530 · (657) 278-3608 · cgardiner@fullerton.edu
Herrera, Veronica — Professor & APS Advisor
(2016) Ph.D., University of Arizona
Teaches: CRJU 325 Juvenile Justice; 327 Victims of Crime; 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency; 430 Women and Crime
Research: Pathways to female offending; impact of exposure to violence on youth; risk and protective factors associated with adolescent substance use
GH 527 · (657) 278-8531 · veherrera@fullerton.edu
Koo, Dixie — Professor
(2006) Ph.D., University of Miami
Teaches: CRJU 340 Research Methods; 385 Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System; 420 Drugs and Crime
Research: Homelessness; substance use; social determinants of health and disease among underserved populations; violence and victimization; race/ethnicity; immigration and acculturation
GH 522 · (657) 278-3658 · dkoo@fullerton.edu
Kopp, Phillip — Professor
(2014) Ph.D., CUNY, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Teaches: CRJU 315 Police and Society; 340 Research Methods; 360 Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems; 433 Controlling Crime
Research: Policing; crime prevention and management; burglary
GH 533 · (657) 278-7650 · pkopp@fullerton.edu
Lasley, Jim — Professor
(1986) Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School
Teaches: CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency; 345 Complexities in Corrections
Research: Research methods; investigation; situational crime prevention
GH 544 · (657) 278-3401 · jlasley@fullerton.edu
Lovell, Jarret — Professor
(2002) Ph.D., Rutgers University
Teaches: CRJU 330 Theories of Crime and Delinquency; 435 Civil Disobedience; 478 Animals, Law, and Society
Research: Criminological theory; non-violent protest; animals as victims
GH 539 · (657) 278-2290 · jlovell@fullerton.edu
Mallicoat, Stacy — Professor
(2003) Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder
Teaches: CRJU 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; 301 Mythology of Crime and Justice; 345 Complexities in Corrections; 404 Capital Punishment; 430 Women & Crime
Research: Feminist criminology; capital punishment; criminal justice policy; evaluation research; student success; pedagogy
GH 537 · (657) 278-2133 · smallicoat@fullerton.edu
Mendez, Xhercis — Professor
(2026) Ph.D., SUNY Binghamton
Teaches: CRJU 385 Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System; 410 Restorative Justice
Research: Transformative justice approaches to gender-based violence; women of color, queer of color, abolitionist and decolonial feminist theory
GH 527 · xmendez@fullerton.edu
Park, Jihye — Assistant Professor
(2024) Ph.D., University of Iowa
Teaches: CRJU 345 Complexities in Corrections; 362 Immigration and Crime
Research: Criminology and inequality; sociology of punishment; social control of immigrants; private prisons; communities and crime; gender and crime
GH 543 · (657) 278-8688 · jihpark@fullerton.edu
Spiropoulos, Georgia — Associate Professor & Assistant Chair
(2006) Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Teaches: CRJU 340 Research Methods; 345 Complexities in Corrections; 417 Mass Murder
Research: Correctional rehabilitation and offender risk assessment; multiple (mass) murder; school and campus violence
GH 520 · (657) 278-8249 · gspiropoulos@fullerton.edu
PAJ Faculty Who Teach Cross-Listed Courses
Adams, David P. — Associate Professor of Public Administration
(2016) Ph.D., Auburn University
Teaches: CRJU 320 Introduction to Public Administration
Research: Public policy; public administration; environmental policy; collaborative governance; American political institutions
GH 516 · (657) 278-4770 · dpadams@fullerton.edu
Castro, Rob — Professor
(2002) Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; J.D., UCLA Law School
Teaches: CRJU 492 Pre-law Internship
Research: Law and society; public interest litigation
GH 544 · (657) 278-2571 · rcastro@fullerton.edu
Doucette, Meriem — Associate Professor of Public Administration
(2015) Ph.D., University of Georgia
Teaches: CRJU 320 Introduction to Public Administration
Research: Organizational theory and behavior; leadership; education policy; behavioral economics; labor economics
GH 518 · (657) 278-3837 · mdoucette@fullerton.edu
Fiber-Ostrow, Pam — Professor
(2005) Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
Teaches: CRJU 471 Moot Court; 474 Civil Liberties
Research: Gender and elections; gender and American law; reproductive rights; immigration, law, and international human rights
GH 532 · (657) 278-3467 · pfiber@fullerton.edu
Kwon, Myungjung — Associate Professor of Public Administration
(2009) Ph.D., Florida State University
Teaches: CRJU 422 Human Resources Management
Research: Smartwork policy; smart cities; climate protection and energy sustainability policy; public management; performance measurement; human resource management
GH 542 · (657) 278-3809 · mkwon@fullerton.edu
Robinson, Rob R. — Associate Professor of Political Science
(2015) Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Teaches: CRJU 474 Civil Liberties
Research: Judicial decision-making; legal change; ideology
GH 546 · (657) 278-3653 · rorobinson@fullerton.edu
Stone, Samuel — Professor of Public Administration
(2011) Ph.D., Indiana University
Teaches: CRJU 320 Introduction to Public Administration
Research: Public finance and public management
GH 528 · (657) 278-3728 · sstone@fullerton.edu
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