Student Organizations

The following Criminal Justice student organizations have chapters at Sam Houston State University. Contact them to find out more about joining!

Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society:
Alpha Phi Sigma - Phi Chapter at Sam Houston State University is the only National Criminal Justice Honor Society for students pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, including the forensic sciences, psychology, victim studies, and other related fields. We seek to introduce our members to the professional world of Criminal Justice by means of guest speakers, internship opportunities, and special academic events.
President: Bianca Acosta
Instagram: shsu_aps
E-mail: shsuaps@gmail.com

Crime Victim Services Alliance (CVSA):
The purpose of the Crime Victim Services Alliance is to advance knowledge and awareness of victim services as a movement and as a profession among students interested in the criminal justice system, crime victim rights, and crime victim services. CVSA members also participate in various volunteer activities throughout the year that benefit victims of crime.
President:Bailey Surby
E-mail: bms104@shsu.edu

Graduate Student Organization (GSO):
The mission of GSO is to bring together graduate students at the College of Criminal Justice; to facilitate and encourage research and theory development related to criminal justice; to encourage appropriate and effective teaching techniques and practices for criminal justice courses; and to serve as a resource network for and to encourage interaction among the various entities within the College of Criminal Justice.
President: Andrew Marton
Email: ajm164@shsu.edu
Website: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/cj-crim/GSO/
Facebook: SHSUGSO
Twitter: @SHSUGSO
Instagram: @SHSUGSO

Homeland Security Student Association
The Homeland Security Student Association was founded to foster academic success and professional development for students interested in homeland security. With a focus on fellowship and idea exchange, HSSA ensures that all members have a voice in the organization’s activities. The association provides access to internship opportunities, participates in events sponsored by the Institute for Homeland Security, and builds a strong community among its members, strengthening ties with the broader homeland security field.
President: Joshua Daily
E-mail: jsd046@shsu.edu
E-mail: hssa@shsu.edu

Kats for CASA (K4C):
Kats for CASA is dedicated to assisting abused and neglected children in the local foster care system through the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. While some of the members become court advocates for children after reaching the minimum age of 21, most members assist in fundraising drives for the organization that serves as a voice for children in court.
President: Kailea Oliver
Email: kjo015@shsu.edu

Lambda Alpha Epsilon American Criminal Justice Association (LAE):
The American Criminal Justice Association is a national organization of criminal justice students, academics, and professionals with membership in over three quarters of the states in the nation.
President: Daniella Luna
E-mail: lae.shsu.pres@gmail.com

National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ):
NABCJ is dedicated to the purpose of acting upon the needs, concerns, and contributions of African Americans and other people of color as they relate to the administration of equal justice.
President: Chandler Fountain
E-mail: cif002@shsu.edu
E-mail: org_nabcj@shsu.edu

National Organization of Hispanics in Criminal Justice (NOHCJ):
NOHCJ is the first undergraduate chapter for the national association in the country. The student organization is dedicated to promoting high professional standards for criminal justice agencies and criminal justice personnel through the interchange of information and training between professionals in law enforcement, the courts, corrections and interested citizens.
President: Kassandra Herrada
E-mail: kah118@shsu.edu
E-mail: nohcj@shsu.edu
Twitter: nohcj_shsu
Instagram: nohcj.shsu

The Society of Forensic Science (SFS):
The Society of Forensic Science is a special interest group at SHSU, consisting of individuals who are interested in working together to expand and share their knowledge of Forensic Science. The society participates in various volunteer and fundraising activities throughout the year.
President: Joshua Boster
E-mail: jdb199@shsu.edu
Facebook: SHSUSocietyofForensicScience
Instagram: shsu_sfs