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Welcome to the
TCU Criminal Justice Program!
Our program is designed to educate those interested in criminal justice while preparing them for careers in the field. Our wide selection of courses are taught by dedicated faculty who encourage students to become critical thinkers and self-directed learners, and to apply their knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
Please explore this site to learn more about our program, courses, and faculty. Do not hesitate to contact any of us should you have any questions or require additional information.
Thank you for your interest in our program!
2008-2009 New CJ Faculty
Dr. Katie Polzer
Dr. Johnny Nhan
Dr. Michael Bachmann
Patrick Mueller
Click here for more information on all the CJ faculty.
Crime, Media, Culture:
An International Journal
CMC is the primary vehicle for exchange between scholars who are working at the intersections of criminological and cultural inquiry. The journal, published by SAGE, received the 2006 ALPSP-Charlesworth Best New Journal Award. Dr. Jeff Ferrell is one of the founding editors of CMC.
For more information on CMC, please visit:
Contact Information
Office: 817-257-5846 Fax: 817-257-7737
Department Chair: Patrick Kinkade, Ph.D.
817-257-7471
Program Director: Ronald Burns, Ph.D.
817-257-6155
Administrative Assistant: Pam Carlisle
817-257-5846
Faculty offices are located in the Sociology Building (2912 West Lowden) and easily accessible to students needing faculty advisement or other assistance. Most classrooms are located in Beasley Hall and other nearby buildings. The TCU Library, conveniently located across the street from the department, contains an excellent collection of general and specialized reference books, microfilms, journals, periodicals, and newspapers. In addition, the library belongs to state and regional networks which provide access to library materials within a larger area. Please note that the CJ department also maintains and posts current information on employment opportunities for interested students.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The TCU Criminal Justice Program is pleased to welcome four new full-time faculty members. Please stop by and welcome Dr. Katie Polzer, Dr. Michael Bachmann, Dr. Johnny Nhan, and Patrick Mueller.
We've recently compiled a series of files containing information on numerous graduate programs and various careers in criminal justice. Stop by our office and check out the extensive and growing list of files.
Stay tuned for forthcoming announcements regarding Alpha Phi Sigma and the Criminal Justice Society. All students are encouraged to get involved in these two groups...
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