Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU@CJCSamHouston

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 Huntsville, TX
shsu.edu/academics/colleges/…
Joined November 2018
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Graduate applications for the Fall 2027 academic school year are open! The deadlines are below. Feel free to reach out to the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Stuti Kokkalera (sxk078@shsu.edu), and the Graduate Program Coordinator, Aarianna Longino (abl033@shsu.edu) with questions!
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU@CJCSamHouston
Oct 16
Applications for our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice are also OPEN! Swipe through to learn more about the program, including scholarship opportunities, deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU@CJCSamHouston
Oct 15
Applications for our M.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology are OPEN! Swipe through to learn more about the program, including deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
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Happy Fall Break Bearkats! 🍂 No classes today and tomorrow (October 12-13). Make sure to rest up and enjoy the weather!
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Our graduate students and faculty are hard at work at the CJC Graduate Writing Retreat. Feel free to give them some encouragement in the comments! 📣🎉
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
SHSU Criminal Justice@SHSUCJ
Sep 25
This fall, #SHSUCJ welcomed new faculty serving @CJCSamHouston. Dr. Jared Sorensen and Dr. Jimmy Womack also support our new competency-based Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice program. Help us give them a warm #Bearkat welcome! #NewFaculty
This image is a poster for Sam Houston State University's College of Criminal Justice. It features the text "Welcome to CJ: Meet the New Faculty" at the top. There are four faculty portraits with names and titles: Dr. Jared Sorensen, Mr. Paul Smithers, Dr. Dahlia Stoddart, and Dr. James Womack, each with their respective fields listed.

ALT This image is a poster for Sam Houston State University's College of Criminal Justice. It features the text "Welcome to CJ: Meet the New Faculty" at the top. There are four faculty portraits with names and titles: Dr. Jared Sorensen, Mr. Paul Smithers, Dr. Dahlia Stoddart, and Dr. James Womack, each with their respective fields listed.
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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Saber on being a recipient of an Odyssey Award, and for his promotion to Senior Lecturer! He will use this to fund travel to the CBExchange conference. Keep up the great work! 🎉
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Join us in celebrating our amazing faculty that were recognized at the Academic Awards dinner this week. We are so proud of all of you! 🥳👏 Not pictured: Promotion to Associate Professor of Practice - Dr. Jay Coons Professor Emeritus - Dr. Randy Garner
Promotion to Full Professor: Dr. Eric Connolly

ALT Promotion to Full Professor: Dr. Eric Connolly

University Scholarly and Creative Excellence Award: Dr. Mitchel Roth

ALT University Scholarly and Creative Excellence Award: Dr. Mitchel Roth

Promotion to Senior Lecturer: Dr. Mark Saber Promotion and tenure to Associate Professor: Drs. Stuti Kokkalera, Chelsey Narvey, Miltonette Craig, Javier Ramos, and Katie Ratajczak (Victim Studies)

ALT Promotion to Senior Lecturer: Dr. Mark Saber Promotion and tenure to Associate Professor: Drs. Stuti Kokkalera, Chelsey Narvey, Miltonette Craig, Javier Ramos, and Katie Ratajczak (Victim Studies)

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SHSU Criminal Justice@SHSUCJ
Sep 11
On this Patriot Day, we take a moment to remember those who lost their lives and salute those who rushed to answer the call on September 11, 2001.
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The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is hiring for two tenure track Assistant Professor positions to begin Fall 2027. Review of materials begins September 16. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! shsu.peopleadmin.com/posting…
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SHSU Criminal Justice@SHSUCJ
Aug 19
Fall semester is finally here! We're excited to welcome new and returning students to the SHSU College of Criminal Justice. When in the Criminal Justice Center, stop by the lobby where staff will be handing out snacks and providing directions if needed. #SHSUCJ #WelcomeWeek
Students walking on a campus path surrounded by trees and greenery. A clock tower is visible in the background. The text reads, "Welcome Back Bearkats" and "Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice.

ALT Students walking on a campus path surrounded by trees and greenery. A clock tower is visible in the background. The text reads, "Welcome Back Bearkats" and "Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice.
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Need help finding your classes? We've got you covered! Stop by the CJ Building lobby for snacks, directions, and friendly faces (Alex, Sarah, and Lauren) ready to help. Welcome back, CJ Bearkats! #SHSUCJ
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
SHSU Criminal Justice@SHSUCJ
12 Sep 2025
Happy #NewFacultyFriday!🌟 Dr. Wonki Lee has joined the Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology as an Assistant Professor. "I look forward to contributing to and benefiting from the synergistic environment that SHSU fosters for impactful research and collaboration." #SHSUCJ
Promotional poster for Sam Houston State University featuring new faculty member, Dr. Wonki Lee, from the College of Criminal Justice. The poster details Dr. Lee's academic focus and background in criminal justice.

ALT Promotional poster for Sam Houston State University featuring new faculty member, Dr. Wonki Lee, from the College of Criminal Justice. The poster details Dr. Lee's academic focus and background in criminal justice.
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
Danielle S. Rudes@daniellerudes
26 Jun 2025
If you're interested in co-worker relationships and how they impact work check out our new article where we find that carceral staff depend on strong relationships but when these relationships suffer, so does employee wellbeing. journals.sagepub.com/eprint/…

Why, How, and So What? Unpacking Coworker Relationships in Carceral Settings - Bryce Kushmerick-M...

Coworker relationships are a central part of carceral staff culture but are poorly understood and conceptualized. This article examines how and why these relati...

journals.sagepub.com
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
SHSU The Graduate & Professional School@tgps_shsu
6 Apr 2025
2/2 Graduate Student Appreciation Week is here! From March 31–April 3, we're celebrating our amazing graduate students, and today, we’re shining the spotlight on students from @SHSUCJ Department of Criminal Justice! #shsugradschool #tgps #GSAW
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
SHSU The Graduate & Professional School@tgps_shsu
6 Apr 2025
1/2 Graduate Student Appreciation Week is here! From March 31–April 3, we're celebrating our amazing graduate students, and today, we’re shining the spotlight on students from @SHSUCJ Department of Criminal Justice! #shsugradschool #tgps #GSAW
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Dept. of Criminal Justice & Criminology @ SHSU retweeted
SHSU The Graduate & Professional School@tgps_shsu
6 Apr 2025
Graduate Student Appreciation Week is here! From March 31–April 3, we're celebrating our amazing graduate students, and today, we’re shining the spotlight on students from @SHSUCJ Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology! #shsugradschool #tgps #GSAW
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Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences@ACJS_National
13 Mar 2025
Several phenomenal universities down in the Exhibit Hall! Stop by to talk to @CJCSamHouston, @TiffinU, @fairmontstate and @NSUFlorida!
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