{"id":696,"date":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/criminaljustice\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2026-08-26T12:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:28:01","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#4F2D7F;padding-top:68px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:68px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-65c0d3de wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a7a2e092 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.7px\">TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY \u2022 DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:clamp(31.609px, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.587), 56px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.04\">Justice Starts Here.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.735), 19px);line-height:1.62\">Prepare for a career that matters through flexible degree programs, specialized certificates, professional training, research, internships and global learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f71a9266 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style=\"color:#00B1E1;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px\">FOLLOW THE STORY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"stay-connected-8f25908f-7ae7-43e2-9450-1b5d7d7d72cd\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(15.197px, 0.95rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.148), 23px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15\">Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5\">See Criminal Justice in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-default is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a4588418 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#experience\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">Student Experiences<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#texan-voices\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">Texan Voices<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ad8f16c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:62px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:52px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.147), 15px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">LEARN \u2022 LEAD \u2022 SERVE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"criminal-justice-education-built-for-the-real-world-e3d85dda-ea6d-4763-99b1-2c801c70bc26\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.348), 40px);line-height:1.15\">Criminal Justice Education Built for the Real World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.7\">Tarleton State University combines rigorous criminal justice education with practical experience, research, professional development and career-focused learning. Whether you are beginning your degree, advancing your career, adding a specialized credential or preparing for graduate study, you can build a pathway that fits your goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l-1024x664.png\" alt=\"A group of faculty in regalia.\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l-1024x664.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l-600x389.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/another-group-photo_l.png 1506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tarleton-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0383175d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:18px;padding-top:44px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:44px;padding-left:36px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d08b7b4c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-right-color:#4F2D7F;border-right-width:2px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:clamp(30.693px, 1.918rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.428), 54px);font-weight:700;line-height:1\">5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.3px\">Certificates<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-right-color:#4F2D7F;border-right-width:2px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:clamp(30.693px, 1.918rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.428), 54px);font-weight:700;line-height:1\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.3px\">Specialized Minors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-right-color:#4F2D7F;border-right-width:2px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:clamp(30.693px, 1.918rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.428), 54px);font-weight:700;line-height:1\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.3px\">Undergraduate Programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:clamp(30.693px, 1.918rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.428), 54px);font-weight:700;line-height:1\">19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.3px\">Faculty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-049ea263 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">PROGRAMS &amp; DEGREES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"choose-your-criminal-justice-path-05b3c591-4bee-43d8-93ea-5c597aa1a475\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.498), 42px);\">Choose Your Criminal Justice Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:34px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.6\">From your first undergraduate course through doctoral research, Tarleton provides pathways for students at every stage of their criminal justice education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">UNDERGRADUATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"b-s-in-criminal-justice-f4a47142-68fd-41fb-8a7a-8b4f052b8cb1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);\">B.S. in Criminal Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;line-height:1.6\">Build a broad foundation in criminal justice, criminology, law, research, policing, courts and corrections while preparing for professional service or graduate education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice-bs\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the B.S.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">FLEXIBLE UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"b-a-a-s-in-criminal-justice-administration-86cd5401-54b1-4ebd-aadb-9ef01c3fadd1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);\">B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;line-height:1.6\">A flexible degree-completion pathway designed to help working professionals and transfer students turn prior education, workforce training and experience into progress toward a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice-administration-baas\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the B.A.A.S.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">GRADUATE \u2022 ONLINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"master-of-criminal-justice-0f9b8b40-c815-454d-9c55-827a21cd5d5c\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);\">Master of Criminal Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;line-height:1.6\">Advance your knowledge of criminal justice systems, research, policy, administration and applied practice through graduate-level study designed for emerging and experienced professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice-mcj\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the MCJ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">DOCTORAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ph-d-in-criminal-justice-117f8252-70d8-44ff-9539-d30dc156acf8\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);\">Ph.D. in Criminal Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;line-height:1.6\">Prepare to transform criminal justice practice through advanced research, policy analysis, applied scholarship and leadership in Tarleton&#8217;s cohort-based doctoral program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/ph-d-criminal-justice-program-requirements-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large has-custom-border advgb-dyn-8745faae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Genco is teaching.\" class=\"wp-image-3343\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Dr.Gencos-Class-2.12.26.RC_.-1324734-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tarleton-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-049ea263 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"credentials\" style=\"padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">BUILD YOUR SPECIALTY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"certificates-minors-99db93ed-6661-4ded-aaa8-6f82a1af105f\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.498), 42px);\">Certificates &amp; Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:34px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.6\">Add targeted expertise in crime analysis, cybersecurity, homeland security, alternative dispute resolution, criminal law or conservation law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f2bafb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:26px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:26px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5460737 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:28px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"Drone and 2 faculty looking.\" class=\"wp-image-3346\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-472x400.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-1536x1302.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1-1568x1329.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_194219000_iOS-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"undergraduate-crime-analysis-certificate-7c8e6437-8eec-4f81-88ab-be5f8972a68e\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Undergraduate Crime Analysis Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15 credit hours<\/strong> \u2022 Crime mapping \u2022 Statistics \u2022 Research \u2022 Data-informed decision-making<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/undergraduate-certificate-in-crime-analysis\/\"><strong>Explore the Certificate \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f2bafb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:26px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:26px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5460737 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:28px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual reality student looking.\" class=\"wp-image-3348\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-592x400.jpg 592w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1-1568x1060.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251013_192619960_iOS-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"undergraduate-cyber-security-certificate-a9cd98c8-04d9-4fef-8649-14545d5fa9be\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15 credit hours<\/strong> \u2022 Digital evidence \u2022 Computer forensics \u2022 Ethical hacking \u2022 Network defense \u2022 Cybercrime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/certificate-in-cyber-security\/\"><strong>Explore the Certificate \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"specialized-undergraduate-minors-2447fbbd-b65d-4f5a-a793-7226e96d3777\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:52px;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.694), 31px);\">Specialized Undergraduate Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-light-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-940dfb54 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:28px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 id=\"criminal-law-minor-bac62701-7560-4bf1-b0b6-af01045234e6\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Criminal Law Minor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">18 hours focused on criminal law, courts, investigations, evidence and constitutional procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"advgb-dyn-0fd2a6e0 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/criminal-law-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Criminal Law \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-light-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-940dfb54 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:28px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 id=\"homeland-security-minor-631923c2-2290-408c-8d18-1bad9ed9baa9\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Homeland Security Minor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">18 hours focused on terrorism, cybersecurity, international affairs and contemporary security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-texan-teal-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/undergraduate-homeland-security-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Homeland Security \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-light-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:28px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 id=\"conservation-law-enforcement-minor-661bc7a3-57b3-49c0-9aec-27ae29bfa18f\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Conservation Law Enforcement Minor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Connect law enforcement with wildlife law, conservation, environmental policy and natural-resource protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-texan-teal-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/conservation-law-enforcement-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Conservation Law Enforcement <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f2bafb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:26px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:26px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">GRADUATE CERTIFICATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"homeland-security-c001e80c-8bec-4e8f-a35c-d9ea7f91299a\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Homeland Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 credit hours<\/strong> \u2022 Terrorism \u2022 Homeland security \u2022 Global cybersecurity \u2022 Transnational threats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/graduate-certificate-in-homeland-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the Certificate \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f2bafb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:26px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:26px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">GRADUATE CERTIFICATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"graduate-crime-analysis-75ba6575-9805-4c22-b0f6-25dfe0e10b6f\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Graduate Crime Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 credit hours<\/strong> \u2022 100% online \u2022 Crime mapping \u2022 Applied research \u2022 Courses apply toward the MCJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/graduate-crime-analysis-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the Certificate \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f2bafb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:26px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:26px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">GRADUATE CERTIFICATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"alternative-dispute-resolution-afcfe8f5-27ac-4553-a9a4-41de34a6370a\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.214), 24px);\">Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 credit hours<\/strong> \u2022 Mediation \u2022 Negotiation \u2022 Communication \u2022 Arbitration \u2022 Conflict management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/graduate-certificate-in-alternative-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the Certificate \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"experience\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-049ea263 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">BEYOND THE CLASSROOM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learn-by-doing-944329ad-8136-4364-8604-668c41a9f6ee\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.498), 42px);\">Learn by Doing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:34px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);\">Turn coursework into experience through internships, international programs, professional organizations and academic recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3d99edf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:70px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Intership program presentation 2.\" class=\"wp-image-3341\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20251027_191526580_iOS.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"internships-6edd0f4c-5b83-40e4-9216-d57cca210e29\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F\">Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain supervised professional experience, build practical skills and explore career options through the Criminal Justice Internship Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-internship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Internships \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3d99edf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:70px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Students in the historic Prague with flag.\" class=\"wp-image-2790\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/SA_25_14.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"study-abroad-prague-0a0570e9-60c4-4fbf-8e77-342c56e0bd71\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F\">Study Abroad: Prague<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Study criminal justice, law, democratization, human rights, history and culture through immersive learning in the heart of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/study-abroad-in-prague-czech-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Prague \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3d99edf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:70px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:20px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Wang is welcomed in Taiwan University.\" class=\"wp-image-2986\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20260319_CPU_VP-Wang.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"study-abroad-taipei-b01dee83-0e33-419b-9cad-adfce20cb504\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F\">Study Abroad: Taipei<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore policing, courts, technology, democracy, culture and criminal justice in one of East Asia&#8217;s most dynamic societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/study-abroad-taipei-taiwan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Taipei \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-light-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6fa1ef15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<h3 id=\"alpha-phi-sigma-1f0555f4-d55e-4441-9315-75c1fbdb4b6a\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Alpha Phi Sigma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Join the national Criminal Justice Honor Society and receive recognition for academic excellence, leadership, service and achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/honorsociety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore Alpha Phi Sigma \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6fa1ef15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#8E7DB3;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<h3 id=\"criminal-justice-society-0d3efb19-2cd0-4b27-b4cb-e2f218f2a96c\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Criminal Justice Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Connect with fellow students, build professional relationships, participate in activities and become more engaged with the Criminal Justice community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/cjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore the Society \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-049ea263 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"professional\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEF1;padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"turn-experience-into-opportunity-314f37a0-d382-4c77-af98-e9514d73fe54\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.498), 42px);\">Turn Experience Into Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:34px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);\">Tarleton offers pathways designed to recognize professional preparation and help criminal justice practitioners continue their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:45px;padding-bottom:45px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A graduate female and officers.\" class=\"wp-image-3369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/Undergrad-Pinning-08.01.25-RP-5803-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"credit-for-prior-training-bb1479d4-80b6-427c-af50-8899f8a0bd50\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F\">Credit for Prior Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible law enforcement, corrections, military, academy and criminal justice workforce training may qualify for college credit toward the B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/credit-for-prior-training\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See How Credit Works<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-off-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:45px;padding-bottom:45px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Two police officers standing at the conference.\" class=\"wp-image-3418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-10_43_35-AM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"peace-officer-tuition-exemption-24afd004-0a22-405a-b99e-0d4512bcb73c\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F\">Peace Officer Tuition Exemption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible Texas peace officers may receive an exemption from tuition and laboratory fees for qualifying undergraduate criminal justice courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/peace-officer-tuition-exemption\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review the Exemption<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-049ea263 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"Faculty receiving awards 2.\" class=\"wp-image-3340\" style=\"border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-561x400.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-1536x1095.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762-1568x1118.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/L1000762.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">FACULTY &amp; RESEARCH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"learn-from-faculty-who-connect-theory-research-practice-d7060d08-d657-4706-a794-b670a41f2a58\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.348), 40px);line-height:1.15\">Learn From Faculty Who Connect Theory, Research &amp; Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.65\">Our faculty bring expertise across criminology, policing, crime analysis, cybersecurity, corrections, courts, victimization, law, homeland security, international justice, research methods and criminal justice administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.65\">Students learn from faculty engaged in scholarship, professional service, applied research and partnerships with criminal justice agencies and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/faculty-2\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F;padding-top:13px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:13px;padding-left:25px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"research-institutes\" class=\"wp-block-group has-tarleton-lilac-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:78px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:78px;padding-left:48px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-tarleton-black-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.147), 15px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px\">FACULTY RESEARCH &amp; IMPACT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.348), 40px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15\">Research That Addresses Real-World Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-tarleton-black-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:44px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 18px);line-height:1.65\">Our faculty lead interdisciplinary research institutes that connect rigorous scholarship with law enforcement agencies, community partners, students and practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c02b446 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#ECEDEF;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#E6E7E8;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/TXLEAN-Conference-6.6.25.RC_.-27-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Stan teaching class 2.\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#4F2D7F;min-height:7px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94d3f742 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;margin-bottom:9px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.3px\">POLICING \u2022 DATA \u2022 TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Institute for Predictive and Analytical Policing Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The Institute advances education and evidence-based research in predictive and analytical policing. Faculty and students work with law enforcement agencies to conduct applied research, provide crime-analysis training and transform data into actionable intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d4727b2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:130px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2025\/09\/Olga-Semukhina-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"This is a headshot for Dr. Olga Semukhina.\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:3px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">INSTITUTE DIRECTOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:3px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.735), 19px);font-weight:700\">Dr. Olga Semukhina<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:14px\">Professor &amp; Department Head<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a68f3f75 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#F7F5FA;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">RESEARCH &amp; ENGAGEMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65\">Crime analysis \u2022 Spatial analysis \u2022 Predictive policing \u2022 Data-driven policing \u2022 Law enforcement partnerships \u2022 Crime analyst training<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/crime-analysis\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Police Science Research<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#ECEDEF;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#E6E7E8;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/20220209_165258690_iOS-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student presenting his poster.\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-179e2739 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#00B1E1;min-height:7px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94d3f742 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#00B1E1;margin-bottom:9px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.3px\">VICTIMIZATION \u2022 RESEARCH \u2022 COMMUNITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.485), 28px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Institute on Violence Against Women &amp; Human Trafficking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.294), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The Institute supports research, education and outreach addressing violence against women and human trafficking. Faculty and students collaborate with community organizations and public agencies on solution-based research, training and experiential learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d4727b2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:130px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2025\/09\/Tara-Shelley-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Tara Shelley.\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-bottom:3px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">INSTITUTE DIRECTOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:3px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.735), 19px);font-weight:700\">Dr. Tara O\u2019Connor Shelley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:14px\">Professor &amp; Associate Dean<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a68f3f75 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#F7F5FA;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">RESEARCH &amp; ENGAGEMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65\">Violence against women \u2022 Human trafficking \u2022 Intimate partner violence \u2022 Victimization \u2022 Evidence-based response \u2022 Community partnerships<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/vawht\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#4F2D7F;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore VAWHT Research<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:38px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/faculty-2\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#6D6E71;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Our Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"faculty-student-stories-03d1fe52-144d-4835-91c0-96179ea748d1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-top:54px;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.624), 30px);\">Faculty &amp; 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At Tarleton, I\u2019ve been encouraged to challenge myself, grow academically and personally, and explore opportunities that will prepare me to help people get the justice they deserve.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#E6E7E8\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4F2D7F;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:clamp(14.082px, 0.88rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.017), 21px);font-weight:700\">Samuel Ruiz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6D6E71;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700\">B.S. 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