Alumni Spotlight

Heather Birchfield

 
"The course curriculum really assists students in developing a research-based working knowledge about multiple areas within the criminal justice field. The professors work with students to provide them opportunities to get hands-on experience in the field. My education at Slippery Rock University and the experiences afforded to me there have been a highlight of the majority of the job interviews offered to me. Undoubtedly, the CJ program and professors played a major role in getting me to where I am at in my career today-which is a job I love and look forward to going to each and every day." Heather Birchfield

Alexa Webster

"The Criminal Justice department at Slippery Rock University goes above and beyond to provide their students with a remarkable education and support for any dream that their students may have. The program prepares students for the challenges they may face while employed within the criminal justice system, such as utilizing critical thinking and applying specific methods to enhance communication with the criminal justice population. The professors are always eager to help their students before, during and after graduation. You couldn't put together a more caring, supportive and knowledgeable group of people if you tried! I am forever so grateful for the education I received, the relationships I've built, and the ongoing support that the Criminal Justice department has given me. After graduation, I felt prepared to enter the workforce with a well-rounded education in a difficult field to work in today. I also knew that my relationships within the department wouldn't end there, and that they were always there for me if I would ever need them again. I will always be very proud to share that I've received my Bachelors and Masters degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice from Slippery Rock University!" Alexa Webster, 2016

Taylor Shay

"I had the opportunity to be a research assistant with two professors in my undergraduate courses for their research. This opportunity allowed me to learn more about the processes of research and gave me the opportunities to travel to multiple conferences around the United States." Taylor Shay, 2015 BA and 2018 MA