Monday, April 28
School of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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
Texas Game Wardens & State Parks Police
MONDAY, APRIL 7TH
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
HINES ACADEMIC CENTER 204
Organized by Dr. H. Jaymi Elsass
Wednesday, April 30
Final Exams Begin
Latest News
New Faculty to Join School in 2025
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is proud to welcome two new faculty members — 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.
BSCJ now fully available on Round Rock Campus
Effective Fall 2024, students can complete their entire Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) on the TXST Round Rock campus via traditional in-person day classes.