Tarleton Department of Criminal Justice

Tarleton Department of Criminal Justice Undergraduate and Graduate degree offerings in Stephenville, Ft Worth, RELLIS, Waco, & online.

The Criminal Justice and Public Administration programs that you will find at Tarleton State University are exceptional because the faculty has the expertise and experience to merge theory with practice providing for a well rounded, relevant, quality education. We are committed to providing educational opportunities to professionals and students. The building of strong new programs is evidence tha

t we respond to the changing academic and professional needs of our student population. The Criminal Justice and Public Administration programs are designed for the student that is ready and committed to enhance opportunities through education. We offered face-to-face classes in Stephenville, Fort Worth and Waco. If you are interested in your future and recognize the value of educational credentials, please consider and compare our programs with others. We offer a solid, firmly grounded education that is interesting and usable. We are student friendly and our alumni are permeated within the working professionals of Texas.

It's Minor Monday — and this week we're thinking big picture. 🌐🛡️ CJ majors dreaming of federal agencies, national secur...
06/05/2026

It's Minor Monday — and this week we're thinking big picture. 🌐🛡️ CJ majors dreaming of federal agencies, national security, or emergency management: a Minor in Homeland Security is your next move. Terrorism, global cyber-security, international politics — just 18 hours to level up your degree and your future. 🤠💜
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Meet Charles Kingston — CJ student, Tarleton wrestler, and future law enforcement professional! 🤼💜 Charles knows that th...
06/05/2026

Meet Charles Kingston — CJ student, Tarleton wrestler, and future law enforcement professional! 🤼💜 Charles knows that the grit you build on the mat carries straight into your career. Add in the impact of faculty like Dr. Styron, and you've got a Texan who's ready for whatever comes next. 🐾⚖️ We're cheering for you, Charles!

Tarleton CJ showed up and showed OUT at the 2026 Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas! 💜🏛️ We are so proud of Dr...
05/29/2026

Tarleton CJ showed up and showed OUT at the 2026 Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas! 💜🏛️ We are so proud of Drs. McLaurin, Brown, and Rodriguez for representing our department with excellence — and a huge shoutout to MCJ alum Chief Billy Cordell for taking the stage to share his expertise on frontline practices in strangulation cases. This is what it looks like when research meets real-world impact. 🔬⚖️🤠
Tarleton CJ — in the classroom, in the community, and at the table where it matters. 💪

It's Minor Monday — and this one's for every Texan who wants to understand how the law really works! ⚖️📚 Students from a...
05/25/2026

It's Minor Monday — and this one's for every Texan who wants to understand how the law really works! ⚖️📚 Students from any major can add a Minor in Criminal Law to their degree — covering court systems, criminal procedure, investigations, and rules of evidence. Perfect for anyone eyeing public service, government, investigations, or legal support careers. 🤠💜
Talk to your advisor about adding it today!

This week, we celebrate the birthday of Rhonda Dobbs! 🎉Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our stu...
05/23/2026

This week, we celebrate the birthday of Rhonda Dobbs! 🎉

Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our students, colleagues, and the Tarleton community. Wishing you a wonderful birthday week and another year of success and impact! 💜

Meet Adam Hooton — Assistant Police Chief, part-time storm chaser, and full-time Tarleton graduate student! 🌪️👮💜 After 1...
05/21/2026

Meet Adam Hooton — Assistant Police Chief, part-time storm chaser, and full-time Tarleton graduate student! 🌪️👮💜 After 16 years with the Hurst Police Department, Adam returned to school to deepen his understanding of criminal justice theory and policy — and he hasn't looked back. His advice? Your real-world experience isn't a liability — it's your greatest asset. 💡🤠
Ready to take your law enforcement career to the next level? Our Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program is built for working professionals like Adam — blending theory, policy, and practice for the leaders of tomorrow. 🎓⚖️

It's Minor Monday and this one's for EVERY Texan on campus! 🎓💜 No matter your major, a Minor in Criminal Justice adds se...
05/18/2026

It's Minor Monday and this one's for EVERY Texan on campus! 🎓💜 No matter your major, a Minor in Criminal Justice adds serious depth to your degree — sharpening your critical thinking, communication, and analysis skills for any career path. Business, psychology, social work, public service — CJ makes it better. 🤠⚖️
Talk to your advisor about adding it today!

As National Police Week comes to a close, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women in b...
05/15/2026

As National Police Week comes to a close, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women in blue who show up — every single day — to serve and protect. 🚔💙 From our Tarleton CJ family to law enforcement officers everywhere, including our alumni, students, and faculty who wear or have worn the badge — thank you. We honor you today and every day. 💜🤠

On Friday, we celebrated our Criminal Justice graduates at the RELLIS campus of Tarleton State University! 🎓Congratulati...
05/13/2026

On Friday, we celebrated our Criminal Justice graduates at the RELLIS campus of Tarleton State University! 🎓

Congratulations to Monica Sanchez, Esperanza Garcia, Valentina Gonzalez, and Sarah Lechon on this incredible accomplishment. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication brought you to this milestone, and we are proud to celebrate your success.

We look forward to seeing the impact each of you will make in your communities and in the field of criminal justice. 💜

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Stephenville, TX
76402

Telephone

+12549689024

Website

http://www.tarleton.edu/criminology/

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