School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Hines Academic Center Room 108
Telephone: 512-245-2174 Fax: 512-245-8063
http://www.cj.txstate.edu/

Located in the Hines Academic Center, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers master's- and doctoral-level programs that address a wide range of social issues and research opportunities.

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is a vibrant academic unit, with approximately 60 students pursuing the M.S. or Ph.D. in criminal justice. Full-time faculty members are involved in educating students as well as engaging in a wide range of research endeavors. The School also administers a number of institutes and centers, such as the Center for Geospatial Intelligence and Investigation and the Texas Justice Court Training Center. Further, the School maintains close working relationships with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center and the Texas School Safety Center. 

There are multiple tracks of the M.S. program, which prepares students for entry level and leadership positions in criminal justice agencies, as well as laying the groundwork necessary for success in a doctoral program.

The Ph.D. in criminal justice equips students with the skillsets and experience necessary for careers as researchers, policy analysts, and academicians.  Students may pursue the degree either full-time or parti-time.  Full-time students are eligible for funding, such as through teaching or research assistantships.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.S.C.J.)

Minor