Abstract
Racial inequities within the U.S. criminal justice system are well-documented, yet often inadequately addressed in undergraduate criminal justice (CJ) curricula. This study contributes to the literature on racial justice education and curricular reform by reporting on a pilot project that designed, implemented, and evaluated a set of sixteen one-week modules in a large CJ program. Developed for Canvas Commons, the modules were self-contained, evidence-based, and adaptable, with a focus on foregrounding marginalized scholarship and diverse pedagogies. Our findings address a gap in the literature regarding practical implementation strategies and outcomes of cumulative, curriculum-wide integration. Evaluation based on faculty experiences and surveys of over 1,000 students revealed that the modules were accessible, effective, and supportive for instructors, while student data suggested gains in understanding racial disparities. The project highlights the feasibility and impact of this approach, while also identifying adoption challenges. We conclude with recommendations for instructors and institutions.