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.
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Current Students

From internships to student organizations, there is something for everyone.

Upcoming Events

Crisis Negotiation Competition & Seminar

January 7th-9th, 2025
Thanks to everyone who participated. Details for 2026 coming soon!

Learn About the Event »

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Latest News

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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. 

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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.

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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.