College of Criminal Justice
Administrative Officers
| Title/Department | Officer |
|---|---|
| Dean | Phillip Lyons, J.D., Ph.D. icc_pml@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1635 |
| Associate Dean for Academic Programs | Holly A. Miller, Ph.D. hmiller@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1686 |
| Associate Dean for Research & Program Development | William R. King, Ph.D. wrk003@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1645 |
| Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology | William Wells, Ph.D., Chair wmw005@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4817 |
| Department of Forensic Science | Sarah Kerrigan, Ph.D., Chair SXK003@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4286 |
| Department of Security Studies | Nadav Morag, Ph.D., Chair nxm040@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4128 |
College Mission
The College of Criminal Justice is committed to providing students with a quality liberal arts education that develops critical thinking with a particular emphasis on the scientific method. Furthermore, students will gain an appreciation of their role as criminal justice professionals and as contributing members of society. As a part of a public university, the College also is committed to producing high quality research and public service.
Contact Information
Main Office: (936) 294-1635
Graduate Programs Office: (936) 294-3637
Website
College of Criminal Justice
Master's Degrees
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Major, Degree | Department |
| Criminal Justice, MS (online) | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Criminal Justice and Criminology, MA | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Criminal Justice Leadership and Management, MS (weekend or online) | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Forensic Science, MS | Forensic Science |
| Homeland Security Studies, MS | Security Studies |
| Victim Services Management, MS (online) | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
Doctoral Degrees
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Major, Degree | Department |
| Criminal Justice, PhD | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Forensic Science, PhD | Forensic Science |



