Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice
Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice, one of the largest undergraduate programs at UTEP. Our department is committed to offering high quality and innovative learning experiences, and to make your transition to UTEP as seamless as possible. For further information about the department, check out some of the research that our faculty is engaged in, our department history, and/or start at the Chair's Welcome.
RECENT GRANT PROJECTS
Dr. Caitlyn Muniz, Assistant Professor, received a research grant for $82,304 from the Children's Advocacy Center of Texas to collect and analyze child sexual abuse data obtained from the justice system, child advocacy centers, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and medical personnel.
Dr. Melinda Tasca, Associate Professor, is part of a multi-site grant to study the causes and consequences of prison violence across 7 states. The 2.7 million dollar grant was funded by Arnold Ventures and awarded to five different University Principal Investigators (PIs). Dr. Tasca is one of the PIs, in which UTEP will receive approximately $320,000.
Congratulations Dr. Muniz and Dr. Tasca!
August 2022 : Dr. Caitlyn Muniz awarded a new grant
The this would redirect to a new page just like Psychology does and have a picture (the faculty pictures already on file) and the following:
Dr. Caitlyn Muniz was awarded a research grant for $82,304 from the CHILDREN`S ADVOCACY CENTER OF TEXAS, INC.
The title of her project is: RESEARCHING CASES OF CHILDREN WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOR. Congratulations Dr. Muniz!
RECENT GRANT PROJECTS
Dr. Caitlyn Muniz, Assistant Professor, received a research grant for $82,304 from the Children's Advocacy Center of Texas to collect and analyze child sexual abuse data obtained from the justice system, child advocacy centers, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and medical personnel.
Dr. Melinda Tasca, Associate Professor, is part of a multi-site grant to study the causes and consequences of prison violence across 7 states. The 2.7 million dollar grant was funded by Arnold Ventures and awarded to five different University Principal Investigators (PIs). Dr. Tasca is one of the PIs, in which UTEP will receive approximately $320,000.
Congratulations Dr. Muniz and Dr. Tasca!
ADDITIONAL DEGREE OFFERINGS
Additional degree programs are also housed in the Dept of CJ:
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Bachelor's degree in Security Studies
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Master's degree in Intelligence and National Security
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Master's degree in Defense and Strategic Studies
