How many classes talk about American street gangs or Jamaican posses? Or crime in Brazilian favelas? Our professors are serious crime experts with first-person research in some of the most complex, interesting – and sometimes dangerous – places in the world. Keep an eye on the news – it might be a topic for discussion in tomorrow’s class.
What Are Some Potential Careers?
- Police Departments
- Corrections Departments
- Medical Examination
What Courses Would I Take?
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Forensic Sociology
- Gangsters
What Else Can I Do?
- Develop friendships in the Criminal Justice Honors Society
- Listen to speakers discuss contemporary topics in the Criminal Justice Club
- Get involved with the “Help Darfur Now” chapter
- Develop your skills on the job through our internship program
- Get research and presentation experience through University College Day
Where Are Your Students Now?
- Working in local law enforcement in Fort Worth, Dallas and Denton police departments
- Working in police departments including the New York and Los Angeles – across the country
- Investigators for federal organizations like the FBI
- Protecting the borders with the U.S. Border Patrol
- Attending graduate schools like UNT, TCU, UT Arlington and the University of Texas