LCU: Department of Criminal Justice

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Department of Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice prepares students to critically and ethically consider and address problems impacting our society. Criminal Justice students become versed in sociological and psychological perspectives relating to factors contributing to social problems, maladaptive behavior, and effective interventions. The department develops competent professionals who are skilled in critical thinking, effective communication, and advocacy.

Programs of Study

Criminal Justice Degree

Faculty and Staff

Jennifer Dabbs, Ph.D.

Tony Parnell, LCSW, ACSW, LCPAA

Craig Allen, M.S.

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LCU Celebrates Second Annual Mattox Day

10/09/2025

Lubbock Christian University (LCU) celebrated its second annual Mattox Day in honor of LCU’s founding President, F. W. Mattox.

Collage of photographs throughout the decades of members of Sub T-16 on and around the Cactus Theater

Sub T-16 Celebrates 60 Years of Brotherhood

10/07/2025

Alumni of Sub T-16 returned to campus October 3–5, joined by current members, to celebrate six decades of brotherhood, laughter, and long-standing…

Lubbock Christian University named a “2025 Great College to Work For”

09/29/2025

Lubbock Christian University (LCU) has been recognized as being one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to…