Research Experience
Criminal Justice Research Experience
| Course | Section | Course Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ 1310 | 251 | INTRO TO CJ | Blevins, Mallorie |
| CJ 1310 | 252 | INTRO TO CJ | Descartes, Elisa |
| CJ 1310 | 253 | INTRO TO CJ | Blevins, Mallorie |
| CJ 3346 | 251 | RESRCH IN CRIM JST | Withrow, Brian |
| CJ 3346 | 252 | RESRCH IN CRIM JST | Withrow, Brian |
| CJ 3346 | 253 | RESRCH IN CRIM JST | Brimbal, Laure |
| CJ 3346 | 254 | RESRCH IN CRIM JST | Jones, Angela |
| CJ 3347 | 251 | STATS FOR CRIM JUS | Roche, Sean Patrick |
| CJ 3347 | 252 | STATS FOR CRIM JUS | Duron, Aaron |
| CJ 3347 | 253 | STATS FOR CRIM JUS | Chai, April |
| CJ 3347 | 254 | STATS FOR CRIM JUS | Vasquez, Bob |
| CJ 3347 | 255 | STATS FOR CRIM JUS | Martaindale, Hunter |
Criminal Justice Research Experience: Participant Guidelines
Students enrolled in these sections are required to engage in research experience. There are two options for gaining this research experience: one involves participation in research studies whereas the other does not. The two options are described more fully in this handout.
You must complete four research experience credits by Tuesday, May 2, 2023 by 5pm. To obtain research experience credits by participating in a research study, please use the handout above to log into https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
Students will be able to log in on the first day of class. However, it is at each researcher’s discretion when they post studies. Therefore, students should frequently log in to see what studies are available.
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How many research credits do I need to complete?
You must to complete four credits to earn full credit. Credits may be earned through participation in research, submission of a journal article summary, or a combination of both.
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Do I have to participate in a research study?
No. You may satisfy the research experience requirement by summarizing research articles. Please see the handout mentioned above.
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I'm under the age of 18. Can I earn credits through participation in a research study?
No, you must be 18 years or older to participate in research in the Criminal Justice Department at Texas State. Students younger than 18 can earn research experience credits by summarizing research articles.
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How do I sign up to participate in a research study?
Use the handout above to log into https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
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How do I check to see if I have received credit for participation or submission of a journal article summary?
Use the handout above to log into https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
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Can I cancel my appointment for a research study?
Yes, you may cancel your appointment up to 2 hours prior to the start time at https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
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What happens if I sign up for a research study, but then I don't show up?
You can sign up for a maximum of four credits through participation in research studies. If you don’t show up to a scheduled appointment, you will have to earn the credit by submitting an article summary. Remember, you can cancel an appointment up to two hours prior to the start time at https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
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What happens if I show up for an appointment, but the researcher is not there?
In very rare circumstances, a researcher may be unable to attend a session due to a serious unforeseen circumstance. If this occurs, send an email to sonasystem4cj@txstate.edu with your name, student ID number, the name, date, and time of the research study you were scheduled to complete. You will receive credit for the research study pending confirmation of the researchers absence.
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Can I receive research experience credit for participating in a paid research study?
No.
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Can I receive research experience credit for participating in research studies conducted elsewhere?
You can only receive credit for participating in research studies posted in https://txstatecj.sona-systems.com.
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Who should I contact if I have questions?
You can email sonasystem4cj@txstate.edu with any questions that you may have related to SONA.