Mission Statement

The Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida provides excellence in teaching, research and service.  Dedicated to its students, the faculty delivers outstanding instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, incorporating learning, service and inquiry.  The department also conducts quality research and pursues local, state and federal funding to advance knowledge in our disciplines.  By actively developing meaningful partnerships, it provides exemplary service to the university and the broader professional and academic community.