Academic advising in baccalaureate criminology and criminal justice programs: A national assessment*

Abstract

We present findings from a survey of 304 criminal justice and criminology baccalaureate programs on academic advising. We collected information on the organization, philosophy and practices of undergraduate advising. Most campuses assign students to faculty advisors in their major department. More than four-fifths described the advising philosophy on their campus as intrusive, meaning that students are required or encouraged to seek academic advising. Advising about degree requirements and course selection were reported as the most important and most time-consuming aspects of advising. Respondents were highly satisfied with academic advising in their department. We discuss implications and offer suggestions.