College of Criminal Justice
Welcome to the College of Criminal Justice
Join one of the largest and most prestigious criminal justice programs in the country.
The College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University is one of the top programs in the country for the study of criminal justice and criminology, forensic science, and security studies and continues to set the national standard for these disciplines in higher education. Since 1963, the college has been at the forefront of academic research and professional leadership development.
Learn from our faculty, a worldwide collection of the most respected criminal justice experts in the study of criminal justice, who bring modern technological methods and advanced applications into the classroom.
- Choose from a large criminal justice course selection, including online courses
- Study at research Institutes in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Victims, and Legal Studies
- Join active Honor societies and Student Associations
- Access to world renowned law enforcement and correctional training institutes
- Apply for several criminal justice scholarships and graduate student assistantships
Grow personally and professionally by pursuing an exciting career with a criminal justice, forensic science, or homeland security studies degree. Embrace all of the resources the College of Criminal Justice has to offer through our undergraduate degrees, masters degrees, and Ph.D. programs. Apply today and choose one of our degree programs that open a world of opportunity.
Commencement Spotlight: Cesar Cantu
Doctoral Students Recognized By International Organization For Research
Salute To Service: Miranda Delamorena
SHSU CJ Professor Receives National Award For Accomplishments In Training
Mitchel P. Roth is receiving the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Accomplishments in Training by the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC).
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Professor Reflects On Semester As Beto Scholar In Residence With SHSU CJ
The Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU CJ) was honored to host Shaun Gabbidon as the latest Beto Chair Scholar in Residence for the fall 2024 semester, the first since 2016 when Bitna Kim served in the role.
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Institute For Homeland Security Leader Recognized For Support Of Reservist Employees
Mike Aspland, executive director for the Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security (SHSU IHS) has been awarded the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
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SHSU College of Criminal Justice Revamps Internship Program, Announces New Internship and Career Services Director
The Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU CJ) has named Heather Alaniz-Salas as the new Internship and Career Services director.
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SHSU College of Criminal Justice Announces New Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Chair
The Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU CJ) is proud to announce Jason Ingram as the new chair for the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC).
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