Advising & Faculty Mentors
Declaring as a Criminology Major
Undergraduate degree-seeking students may request to change, declare, or remove a major, minor, or stand-alone certificate using the University of West Georgia Major, Minor and Stand-Alone Certificate Declaration Form.
Prior to submitting a request to change their major, students should consult their academic advisor for assistance. Requests are typically processed within 72 business hours of submission. You will receive an email when your request is complete.
Advising & Faculty Mentors
For questions regarding advising and graduation, please contact University Advising. Your advisor is also listed on WolfWatch and the advising center website.
For questions regarding criminology/criminal justice career paths, graduate education, or research opportunities, please use the guide below to locate your faculty mentor.
| Mentor | Student's Last Name |
|---|---|
| Dr. Vanessa Griffin | A-B |
| Prof. Kelley Christopher | C |
| Dr. Dave Ayers | D |
| Dr. Patrick Brady | E-G |
| Dr. Gavin Lee | H-J |
| Dr. Jason Nicholson | K-L |
| Dr. Brittani McNeal | M |
| Dr. Ericka Wentz | N-P |
| Prof. Terry Bagwell | Q-R |
| Dr. Mateja Vuk | S |
| Prof. Cassie White | T-V |
| Dr. Lynn Pazzani | W-Z |
| Prof. Patricia Riley | Fully Online Students |
Prior Learning Assessment
You may be able to earn course credit for what you’ve already learned through work, volunteer and military experiences and trainings. Credit for Prior Learning options for criminology include:
- Departmental challenge exams
- Previously earned college credit
- Portfolio
CPL CRITERIA
Prospective students who fit the following criteria are eligible to participate in CPL:
- They are adults, typically 25 years of age or older.
- They are non-traditional students.
- They have learning experiences that could be reflected in an academic program's curriculum.
For more information, contact the department’s Prior Learning Coordinator, Dr. Vanessa Griffin.