Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Quality Research, Skilled Students, Community Impact
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University values academic excellence, ethical leadership, and community engagement. We are dedicated to equipping students with a strong foundation in liberal arts while fostering critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills essential to the field. Our faculty are committed to high-impact research that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to safer, more just communities. Through dynamic teaching methods and practical learning experiences, we prepare graduates to lead and serve in diverse professional settings. Our goal is to inspire lifelong learning and civic responsibility while advancing knowledge that makes a meaningful difference in society.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, plus options for a minor or undergraduate and graduate certificates with flexible completion options.
CJ Events
CCJ News
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COCJ Students Assemble Care Packages for Victims
On Oct. 28, as part of an Academic Community Engagement (ACE) project, Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) students in Jessica Fleming’s victimology course partnered with Project Beloved and SAAFE House to assemble 70 Beloved Bundles for sexual assault survivors.
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COCJ Students and Faculty Recognized by International Organization
Three graduate students and three professors from the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice have been recognized by the American Society of Criminology for their research. The recipients were presented with their awards during the 2025 ASC Annual Meeting, held Nov.12-15 in Washington, D.C.
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Huntsville, TX, 77340
P.O. Box 2296
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
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