Blumenthal Hall
249 University Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1896

In the spring of 2005, U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools" ranked Rutgers School of criminal justice Ph.D. program number four in the country. Rutgers School of criminal justice was established in 1972 by the New Jersey State Legislature. Recognizing a need for a formal criminal justice program that provided research, teachers and address Public Policy, Rutgers was more than happy to oblige. Well over three decades later, students from all over the world attend this top-tiered institution and go on to impact and influence the field of criminal justice in numerous ways.

Located on the Newark campus, in 2000 the school of Criminal Justice moved into the brand new Center for Law and Justice. Architecturally, it is one of the most admired and technically equipped academic buildings in the country. The Center for Law and Justice is also home to Rutgers School of Law, the Center for Global Change and Governance, and the Rutgers-Newark Provost's Office. This interdisciplinary environment allows students to collaborate with colleagues in other programs to advance their own academic interests.

The Center for Law and Justice offers Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degrees. Rutgers University has an international reputation for rigorous academic standards, faculty appointment and major research. Located in New Jersey's largest city, it has been ranked one of the safest urban campuses in the nation. In addition, just minutes from New York City and an hour from Philadelphia, graduates from the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice have a unique opportunity to find employment in three of the country's most dynamic cities.

Quick Facts:

Newark, New Jersey, home to the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice, is undergoing its most ambitious revitalization in its history.

Rutgers School of Criminal Justice is located on a 37-acre campus.

There is a total student population of 35,000 in the city of Newark.

Rutgers-Newark students and faculty have a long history of nationally recognized community engagement and service.

The School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University was established in 1972 at the behest of the New Jersey State Legislature.

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