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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.

09/02/2026

Are solo burglars more experienced than group offenders? 🔍🏠💜 Tarleton CJ's own Dr. Junghwan Bae and co-author Dr. Seungmug (Zech) Lee tackle that very question in their latest publication in Deviant Behavior! Using survey data from 284 incarcerated burglars, their research uncovers key differences in motivation, target selection, and skill use — with real implications for offender profiling and burglary prevention strategies. 📊⚖️🤠

This is Tarleton CJ research making communities safer. 💪🌟

📖 Read the full publication: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2026.2698613

08/31/2026

Meet Jonathan White — Chief of Police at the Rosenberg Police Department and Tarleton CJ faculty! 🚔🎓💜 With nearly two decades at Rosenberg PD and serving as Chief since 2018, Jonathan brings the kind of real-world leadership perspective you simply can't teach from a textbook alone. 🤠⚖️

His advice to future CJ professionals? Get out in the field — ride-alongs, sit-ins, agency visits — and always lead with honesty and integrity. 💡🌟

08/30/2026

Saving the best birthday for last this month! 🎉🎂💜 The Tarleton CJ family is sending the biggest birthday wishes to the incredible Ms. Brittany Sutton today! 🌟🤠 From the classroom to the field (trips), you bring passion, dedication, and heart to everything you do — and we are so lucky to have you! Hope your day is as sparkly and wonderful as you are! ✨🥳🎈

08/28/2026

Meet Casey McGrew — adjunct instructor, workforce strategist, and the faculty member keeping Tarleton CJ students ahead of the curve! 📊🚔💜 With a background spanning criminal justice, workforce analytics, and regulatory compliance — plus a brand new MBA — Casey brings a uniquely data-driven perspective to the CJ classroom. 🤠🎓

His advice to future CJ professionals? Build your data skills, sharpen your judgment, and never stop learning. 💡⚖️

08/26/2026

Meet James G. Wills — nearly 28 years in law enforcement and probation, and now bringing every one of those lessons into the Tarleton CJ classroom. 🚔💜 From Administrative Sergeant to SAFPF/ISF Coordinator at Collin County CSCD, James is proof that the best educators are the ones who've lived it. 🤠⚖️

His advice to future CJ professionals? Stay humble, keep learning, and always give back. 🌟

08/24/2026

Week 1? Crushed it. 💪✨ We may be a little late to the first day of school photo trend — but when your CJ family looks this good, it's worth the wait! 🎉📚💜 From faculty halls to the purple duck on the plaza, Fall 2026 is officially underway and the Tarleton CJ family is ready to learn, lead, and make a difference! 🤠⚖️🌟

Here's to an incredible 2026-2027 academic year — let's get to work, Texans! 💪

08/21/2026

Not every conflict ends in a courtroom — and the best CJ professionals know that. ⚖️🤝💜 Did you know MCJ students can add a Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution to their degree? Master mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and collective bargaining — skills that set you apart in law enforcement, legal careers, public policy, and beyond. Awarded right alongside your degree. 🎓🤠
Talk to your advisor about adding it today!

08/19/2026

Welcome back, Texans — Fall 2026 is HERE! 🎉📚💜 A new semester means new opportunities to learn, lead, serve, and make a difference. Whether you're a returning Texan or just getting started, the Tarleton CJ family is so excited to have you back and ready to cheer you on every step of the way! 🤠⚖️🌟

This is your semester. Make it count. 💪

08/17/2026

Tarleton CJ was deep in the heart of Texas — in Waco! 🤠💜⭐ Drs. Casey Heath & Shannon Hankhouse, alongside doctoral student Jonathan Favors, represented our department at the 2026 TCOLE Training Conference (August 10-13) — connecting with Texas law enforcement professionals, recruiting future Texans, and bringing serious visibility to our CJ programs! 🚔⚖️🌟

Your path. Your purpose. Our community — and we found a few new Texans along the way! 💪

08/14/2026

Laughing, learning, and absolutely loving the views. 🏰✨💜 Our Tarleton CJ students didn't just study abroad in Prague — they experienced it! From the breathtaking Saint Barbara's Church in Kutná Hora to watching the sun set over the iconic Charles Bridge, every moment was a reminder that the world is the greatest classroom of all. 🌅🤠

Huge thanks to Drs. Tara Shelley & Casey Heath for making Prague 2026 an adventure our Texans will never forget! 💪🌍

Address

Stephenville, TX
76402

Telephone

+12549689024

Website

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

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