College of Criminal Justice

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Administrative Officers

Title/Department Officer
Dean Phillip Lyons, J.D., Ph.D.
icc_pml@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1635
Associate Dean for Student Development Danielle Boisvert, Ph.D.
dxb014@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1644
Associate Dean for Faculty Development Randy Garner, Ph.D.
rgarner@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4646
Associate Dean for Program Development Janet Mullings, Ph.D.
icc_jlm@shsu.edu; (936) 294-3965
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
Department of Victim Studies Shelly Clevenger, Ph.D., Chair
sxc167@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4735
Criminal Justice Graduate Programs Eric Connolly, Ph.D., Director
ejc025@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4941
Criminal Justice Undergraduate Programs Jason Ingram, Ph.D., Director
jri004@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1698
Forensic Science Graduate Programs Madeleine Swortwood, Ph.D., Director
mjs079@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4319

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
Criminal Justice and Criminology 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 Victim Services Management, MS (online)
Forensic Science Forensic Science, MS
Security Studies Homeland Security Studies, MS

Doctoral Degrees

Departments Programs
Criminal Justice and Criminology Criminal Justice, PhD
Forensic Science Forensic Science, PhD