STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Tarleton State University Police Department is offering a self-defense course designed specifically for women. The instructors, Sgt. Amanda Miller and Officer Doug Johnson, will emphasize education and awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance.

The 12-hour course, divided into four sessions, is open to students, faculty, staff and the public. Sessions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, 13, 18 and 20 in the Wisdom Gym lobby on the Stephenville campus.

The course is dedicated to teaching concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics.

To register contact Sgt. Miller at [email protected].

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.