School of Criminology, Criminal Justice & Public Administration

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Overview

Leadership and advanced training in law enforcement and pubic administration are key attributes that our students acquire at Tarleton’s School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration. Our exceptional programs in Criminal Justice and Public Administration feature faculty who blend practical personal knowledge and experience with theory. We support our students with professional development and advanced training to ensure their success, and prepare them for leadership roles in careers supporting our communities.

Our school is composed of two departments: Criminal Justice and Public Administration. We maintain four research institutes:

Institute for Predictive and Analytical Policing Science
Institute for Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking
Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership and Public Policy
Institute for Homeland Security and Cybercrime

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