Tuesday, February 17
Grad College Shop Talk: Communicate, Collaborate, & Conquer: Soft Skills for Grad Students
Our School is a vibrant community, with approximately 1,300 baccalaureate students, 100 master's students, and 40 doctoral students. Thirty full-time faculty educate our students and engage in a wide range of research endeavors.
IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Near 16 state criminal justice offices and 13 Texas counties, including Travis (Austin) and Bexar (San Antonio)
ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH RIGOROUS EVIDENCE
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
Wednesday, February 18
Grad College Shop Talk: Your Own Worst Critic: Dealing with Perfectionism in Graduate School
Tuesday, February 24
Grad College Shop Talk: IRB Survival Skills
Tuesday, March 03
Grad College Shop Talk: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation
Monday, March 09
Term Ends (First 8 Weeks)
Tuesday, March 10
Classes Begin (Second 8 Weeks)
Latest News
Dr. Tamara D. Herold Joins the School
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is pleased to welcome Dr. Tamara D. Herold as a Professor, beginning Spring 2026. Dr. Herold joins the faculty with an internationally recognized record of scholarship and leadership in environmental criminology, crime prevention, place management, and evidence-based policing. She most recently served as Senior Advisor to the National Institute of Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she advanced national efforts to translate research into policy and practice. Learn more by clicking on the title.
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 by clicking on the title.