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Help Victims, Lead in Service to Others
SHSU’s Department of Victim Studies educates students with a deep understanding of victimization and survivor support. Our faculty are passionate about providing a transformative learning experience focused on the needs of victims and the professionals who serve them. Through specialized coursework, hands-on opportunities, and partnerships with law enforcement, advocacy organizations, and service agencies, students gain practical insight into the realities of victim services. Our curriculum addresses a wide range of victim experiences, empowering students to pursue meaningful careers in advocacy, policy, and criminal justice. With a strong foundation in research and real-world application, we prepare students to make a lasting impact in the lives of victims and their communities.
Events
COCJ Headlines
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Breaking Barriers: COCJ Celebrates First Graduate of TSC Pathway
On Dec.12, Alyssa Barrientos was the first student to receive a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice through the SHSU-Texas Southmost College Pathway.
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Commencement Spotlight: Angelina Martinez
Future attorney, Angelina Martinez is a woman of many titles, daughter, wife, student, probate paralegal and new mom. On the morning of Dec. 12, she added one more title to her repertoire: Bearkat alumna. While her portfolio is already impressive, Martinez is already working toward becoming a certified paralegal through Sam Houston State University’s Polytechnic College, SamPoly.
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Commencement Spotlight: Ke'Von Paire
This fall, Smith-Hutson Scholar and Homecoming King Ke’Von Paire will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University (SHSU).
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Physical Address
816 17th St.
Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2296
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Dr. Shelly Clevenger, Department Chair: sxc167@shsu.edu
Mayra Pena, Administrative Assistant: mxp159@shsu.edu
Dr. Kathleen Ratajczak, Undergraduate Program Coordinator: kxr084@shsu.edu
Dr. Philip Mulvey, Graduate Program Coordinator: pwm010@shsu.edu
Phone
Dr. Shelly Clevenger, Department Chair: 936-294-3871
Mayra Pena, Administrative Assistant: 936-294-4735
Dr. Kathleen Ratajczak, Undergraduate Program Coordinator: 936-294-1662
Dr. Philip Mulvey, Graduate Program Coordinator: 936-294-4174