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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.

09/09/2026

Meet Mr. Sid Fuller — a Tarleton alum who came full circle! 🎓🔄💜 After graduating from Tarleton with a marketing degree in 1983, Sid built an extraordinary 33-year law enforcement career — rising through the ranks of the Irving Police Department, retiring as Assistant Chief, then serving 10 years as Chief of Police for the Farmers Branch Police Department — before returning home to Tarleton to give back. 🚔🤠

With 30+ years of real-world policing experience in the classroom, his advice is simple: never stop learning, embrace technology, and always serve your community with professionalism and integrity. ⚖️💪

09/07/2026

89 years of data. 12 species. One fascinating story. 🦊🦝💜 Tarleton CJ's Dr. Leo Genco and co-author Dr. Michael J. Lynch dive deep into Wisconsin's fur-bearing animal harvest trends from 1930-2018, uncovering how pelt prices, urbanization, and historical patterns shape hunting activity across species. 📊🌿🤠 Turns out, the strongest predictor of hunting volume? History itself.

This is Tarleton CJ green criminology research at its finest! 🔬💪🌟

📖 Read the full publication: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16091392

09/04/2026

💜 Today is National College Colors Day! 💜
Texans, it’s time to show your Tarleton pride! Wear your purple and white today and let everyone know you’re proud to be part of Texan Nation.
Whether you’re on campus, at work, in class, or representing Tarleton from afar — wear your colors proudly and share your Texan spirit! 🤠💜
📸 Don’t forget to snap a photo and show us your Tarleton colors!

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!

Address

Stephenville, TX
76402

Telephone

+12549689024

Website

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

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