University at Albany SUNY School of Criminal Justice
http://www.albany.edu/scj/about.htm
About the School of Criminal Justice
The School of Criminal Justice is concerned with the study of all aspects of crime and societal reactions to crime. We examine political, economic and cultural patterns that shape definitions of crime and influence the policy choices about how to respond to certain categories of crime. We also study social and personal forces that lead to criminal conduct, and we analyze the organization and operation of crime control systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the interactions among the many agencies which comprise criminal justice systems and on the relationships between these systems and other facets of society.
The School of Criminal Justice is located in Draper Hall on the University's Downtown Campus.
Since its inception, the School has been interdisciplinary in its approach. Our graduates have been highly successful in academic and in practice positions. Graduates find opportunities in the expanding academic field of criminal justice research and teaching, all the operating agencies of criminal justice, in the many private and non-profit organizations which provide services or make policy recommendations.
Visting The School
For information about scheduling a visit to the University at Albany, we encourage you to go to http://www.albany.edu/about_the_university/visit_us/. This site contains information about orientation and tours as well as directions to the various campuses. If you are an undergraduate student intending to major in Criminal Justice, you should first take the uptown tour and orientation session to familiarize yourself with the main campus before considering a trip downtown.
If you are interested in visiting the School of Criminal Justice specifically, please contact Michele Fox at 442-5214 and she will assist you in scheduling a visit to the downtown campus.
If you are in the area and wish to stop by the Downtown Campus, please refer to the following directions.
Directions to the Downtown Campus
From the South: I-87 (Thruway) to Exit 24; I-90 East to Exit 2; Turn left onto Washington Avenue, for approximately 3 miles to Robin Street. Make a right on Robin and go to Western Avenue. Turn right on Western Avenue, the Downtown Campus is on your right.
From the West: I-90 (Thruway) to Exit 24; I-90 East to Exit 2; Left onto Washington Avenue for approximately 3 miles to Robin Street. Make a right on Robin and go to Western Avenue. Turn right on Western Avenue, the Downtown Campus is on your right.
From the North: I-87 (Northway) to Exit 1; I-90 East to Exit 2; Turn left onto Washington Avenue, for approximately 3 miles to Robin Street. Make a right on Robin and go to Western Avenue. Turn right on Western Avenue, the Downtown Campus is on your right.
From the East: I-90 West (to Buffalo) to Exit 2; Left onto Fuller Road; left onto Washington Avenue for approximately 3 miles to Robin Street. Make a right on Robin and go to Western Avenue. Turn right on Western Avenue, the Downtown Campus is on your right.
School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222 USA
Phone: (518) 442 - 5214 • Fax: (518) 442 - 5212
Please send questions or comments to: scj@albany.edu