TCU Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice

11/16/2024

Students in Dr. Nhan’s Controversial Issues in Policing class toured the Fort Worth Police Academy and learned the ins-and-outs of police training! Thank you to Fort Worth PD for hosting our students!

11/04/2024

The CIA will be coming to TCU on Tuesday, November 13th, 2024! There will tabling in various halls in the morning and two info sessions from 2-4pm in Reese-Jones Hall 211! For more information and to register for info sessions see links below!

8am-12pm keep an eye out for CIA tabling in various TCU buildings!
2-3pm session to meet recruiters and learn about opportunities in the CIA https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1637268
3pm-4pm providing simulations facilitated by CIA representatives to experience CIA analysis firsthand https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1637287

For more information on careers in the CIA visit http://cia.gov/CAREERS

10/30/2024

This weekend the TCU Mock Trial team hosted its second annual TCU Mock Trial Invitational. One of our very own TCU teams participated in the tournament, winning both rounds on Saturday! The event hosted 15 teams from universities across Texas. Two of our undergraduate Criminology & Criminal Justice students (Cole O’Brien and McKayla Pratt) chaired the event, and many other students helped organize and operate the tournament. Dr. Michele Meitl was serving as a judge and aiding the students in running the tournament. Thank you to everyone who participated!

10/28/2024

This week, the TCU Center for Public Education & Community Engagement kickstarts Transforming Juvenile Justice in Tarrant County: A Community-University Partnership. This $21,000 grant for community-based research awarded to Community Frontline of Fort Worth aims to improve the lives of young people involved in the justice system, and specifically focus on rehabilitation efforts in Tarrant County’s juvenile justice system. Dr. Brae Young and Dr. Brie Diamond are working with Community Frontline on this project where the grant will fund services to support these Tarrant County families.

10/27/2024

Congratulations to our Outstanding Senior, Oreo Adebanjo! Oreo is a Criminology & Criminal Justice major and our department couldn’t be more proud of him!

10/16/2024

Congratulations to our winners of the SWACJ Quiz Bowl, Ava Faris, Matthew Trinhle, Kyra Manske, and Kaedon Smith! TCU remains on top!

08/28/2024

The TCU Criminology & Criminal Justice Department is still accepting applications for our Fall 24' Social Media Internship. It is a paid position that is open to both undergraduate students, of junior and senior standing, and graduate students. Proficiency in graphic design software, knowledge of various social media platforms, and strong writing and editing skills are highly desired.

For more information, please contact Dr. Brie Diamond at [email protected].

Thank you!

05/23/2024

📢 The Spring 2024 edition of our newsletter is here!

Between providing forums to examine pressing issues by hosting the Human Trafficking Panel and Wrongful Convictions Discussion, touring the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, and starting a new law society, the faculty, staff, and students of the TCU Criminology & Criminal Justice Department have had a productive semester.

Learn about the perspectives of featured faculty and students and how the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is committed to excellence and making a difference at the link below.

To create ethical and responsible leaders who use their knowledge and field experience to promote fairness and equity in the justice system.

05/11/2024

Congratulations Class of 24! We are so proud 🥲 sniff.

04/16/2024

Congratulations to Drs. Rashaan DeShay and Michele Meitl on their promotions to Associate Professor!

04/13/2024

Dr. Katie Polzer, Admin Jade Currid, a group of CJ students, and Dr. Brie Diamond ran the Victory over Violence 5k supporting The Women’s Center. A special shout out to Dean Cormican for joining our Team TCU Criminology!