Tarleton Department of Criminal Justice

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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.

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. 💪

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!

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! 💜

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. 🎓⚖️

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!

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. 💜🤠

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. 💜

05/12/2026

On Saturday, we celebrated the accomplishments of our Criminal Justice graduates at Tarleton State University! 🎓
Every graduate crossed the stage with a story of perseverance, sacrifice, resilience, and determination. We are proud to see our students prepared to serve, lead, and make a difference in their communities and across the criminal justice profession.
A special thank you to faculty marshals Brittany Sutton and Tyler Keller, Casey Heath for overseeing public safety efforts, Stan Korotchenko for organizing the MCJ hooding ceremony, and Drs. Shelley and Rodriguez for attending and supporting our students throughout this celebration.
Congratulations to all of our CJ graduates on this incredible achievement! 💜

05/11/2026

On Saturday, we celebrated our Master’s graduates in Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University! 🎓

This milestone reflects countless hours of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to serving others through the field of criminal justice. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see them continue making a difference in their communities, organizations, and the profession.

Congratulations to our graduates on this well-earned achievement! 💜

05/10/2026

Yesterday we celebrated the commencement of Dr. Sofia Brabham — a remarkable achievement built on perseverance, resilience, and determination.
Her journey was not without challenges, but she continued forward with strength and purpose. We are also grateful for the mentorship and support provided by Dr. Tara O'Connor Shelley throughout this journey.

Congratulations, Dr. Brabham! Your Tarleton Criminal Justice family is proud of you and excited for what comes next. 🎓💜

05/08/2026

Crime has gone digital — and so should your degree. 💻🔍 Did you know Tarleton CJ undergrads can add a Certificate in Cyber Security to their arsenal? From ethical hacking to digital forensics, just 15 hours stands between you and the skills to fight crime in the digital age. 🛡️💜
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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