Our Alumni
Alums of the Weber State Master of Criminal Justice program have pursued diverse careers nationwide. Many alums have obtained leadership positions in local law enforcement and corrections, while others have established careers in teaching and research. Our alums take pride in giving back to the community and using their education to help others.
Andi Tremonte, BS '15, MCJ '21
Assistant Director, Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
"The Weber State Master of Criminal Justice program was wonderful, as well as challenging. I work in advocacy and that intersects with the criminal justice program. I was able to use the information, the knowledge and the resources that I gained from each class and course immediately in my career. And now, I can further increase knowledge and education for the community."
Jeremy Brown, BS '18, MCJ '21
Administrative Sergeant, Centerville Police Department
"Weber State's Master of Criminal Justice program is a way of taking your thought processes to the next level. I've been a police officer for 14 years, so I've learned how to be a police officer, but there are other aspects to the criminal justice system that I didn't learn on the street that I did learn academically. Having the degree has given me different lenses of perspective to look at this job and to be able to help people I supervise."
La-Norma Ramirez, BS ‘15, MCJ ‘24
Correctional Deputy, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office
“From the level of educational requirements and structure of the program, I can proudly say that it has influenced my thought process and ability to approach my duties with a more comprehensible and informed perspective.”
R. Chad Valdez, BS ‘09, MCJ ‘24
CJ Department Head & concurrent instructor, Tooele County School District/Utah State University
“The courses are tailored to the needs of working graduate students, and the professors are understanding and accommodating.”
Weston Anderson, BS '19, MCJ '21
Assistant Professor, Lindenwood University
“The program taught me more about the field at a much broader scope while also allowing me to choose what I wanted to learn.”
Cooper Maher, AS '16, BS '17, MCJ '19
Ph.D. Student, University of Cincinnati
“The program’s low student-to-faculty ratio allows for unique hands-on mentorship and career development opportunities through student partnership with faculty, which encourage students to participate in academic research and conferences, receive academic funding, and to prepare for careers in various criminal justice industries or future academic progression.”
Marc Miller, BS ’06, MCJ ’10
Supervisor, Utah Adult Probation & Parole
“The more educated our law enforcement and corrections officers become, the better they can do their jobs, especially in regard to connecting with individuals on a level that will allow them to initiate change in people’s lives.”
Sandra Ladd Grogan, BS ’02, MCJ ’04
Supervisor, Weber Metro Crime Scene Investigation Unit
“I know specifically from the interview board and my superiors that my dedication to education was one of the factors they looked at when making their decision. I now supervise the best crime scene investigators in Utah.”