Wednesday, September 10
Our School is a vibrant community, with approximately 1,300 baccalaureate students, 75 master's students, and 40 doctoral students. Twenty-five full-time faculty educate our students and engage in a wide range of research endeavors.
Location IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Near 16 state criminal justice offices and 13 Texas counties, including Travis (Austin) and Bexar (San Antonio)
RESEARCH FACULTY ARE INVOLVED IN A WIDE RANGE OF RESEARCH
We are associated with several research centers, including the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)
Degree Programs
There are many educational opportunities offered through the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology.
Current Students
From internships to student organizations, there is something for everyone.
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 12
Spring 2026 Schedule Viewable Online
Wednesday, October 22
Registration Opens for Spring 2026
Latest News
Report by SCJC faculty and doctoral student debunks Austin serial killer myth
A new report, co-authored by SCJC faculty Dr. Kim Rossmo and doctoral student Zena Rossouw of our School's Center for Geospatial Intelligence and Investigation (GII), and Edward R. Anderson of the Austin Police Department, concludes the “Rainey Street Ripper” is nothing but an urban myth. Read the full report here.
New Faculty Join School
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is proud to welcome two new faculty members — Drs. Logan Somers and Seth Watts — for the 2025–26 academic year. Learn more about each of them here.
Curso de Capacitación en Criminología Ambiental
Texas State's Dr. Lucía Summers and Dr. Carles Soto Urpina from the University of Barcelona present a month-long online course, taught in Spanish, on Environmental Criminology! Environmental Criminology analyzes the physical and social context where crime occurs, including victims, offenders, and bystanders, and considers how these actors can facilitate or inhibit crime. The course consists of eight sessions of 1.5 hours each. Students can register for the whole course or individual sessions.