State penitentiary seen through chain-link fence

Sensitive Topics Covered in Online Criminal Justice Studies

Criminal justice is the system of laws, procedures, and institutions that ensure justice is served. It includes the police, courts, and correctional facilities, and works to maintain and uphold law and order. The criminal justice system has evolved to reflect changes in…

How a Criminal Justice Degree Can Help You Become a Police Officer

If you want to make a difference in your community by becoming a police officer, majoring in criminal justice may be the right choice. Joining a law enforcement agency can be physically and mentally demanding, but extremely rewarding. Aspiring police…
Travis Pate is pursuing law school.

A Football Career-ending Injury Spurs Alumnus To Pursue Law and Justice

Faulkner’s former starting tight-end Travis Pate, has a desire to pursue a career in justice after a football career-ending knee injury spurred him to choose a different career. He is in his first year attending Faulkner Law. Pate, who graduated…
Center, Drew Phillips stands with l-r, Dr. Jeff Arrington, Dr. Elsa Price and his mom and dad, Pat and Steve Phillips.

Faulkner Alumnus Mastering Both Environmental Science and Law

Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama Drew Phillips is now the Senior Environmental Scientist at the Alabama Department of Environmental Management after graduating from Faulkner University and Faulkner Law. Phillips, son of longtime Faulkner professor, Steve Phillips, was honored during…