College of Criminal Justice

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About

Administrative Officers

DeanPhillip Lyons, Ph.D.
icc_pml@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1635
Associate Dean for Academic ProgramsHolly A. Miller, Ph.D.
psy_ham@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1686
Associate Dean for Research & Program DevelopmentWilliam R. King, Ph.D.
wrk003@shsu.edu; (936)294-1645
Department of Criminal Justice and CriminologyWilliam Wells, Ph.D., Chair
wmw005@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4817
Department of Forensic ScienceSarah Kerrigan, Ph.D., Chair
SXK003@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4286
Department of Security StudiesJurg Gerber, Ph.D., Chair
icc_jxg@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1700

Mission

The College of Criminal Justice is committed to providing students with a quality liberal arts education. Students will gain an appreciation of their role as criminal justice professionals and as contributing members of society. The College also is committed to producing high quality research and to providing public service and technical assistance to communities and criminal justice agencies.

Contact Information
Main Office: (936) 294-1635
Graduate Programs Office: (936) 294-3637

Website
http://www.shsu.edu/academics/criminal-justice

Academic Programs

Master's Degrees

Major, DegreeDepartment
Criminal Justice, MS (online)Criminal Justice and Criminology
Criminal Justice and Criminology, MACriminal Justice and Criminology
Criminal Justice Leadership and Management, MS (weekend or online)Criminal Justice and Criminology
Forensic Science, MSForensic Science
Homeland Security Studies, MSSecurity Studies
Victim Services Management, MS (online)Criminal Justice and Criminology

Doctoral Degrees

Major, DegreeDepartment
Criminal Justice, PhDCriminal Justice and Criminology
Forensic Science, PhDForensic Science