黑料专区 Tyler Grads Score High
December 11, 2013
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黑料专区 Tyler Criminal Justice Graduates Among Best Nationwide, Achieve Top Ranking on Assessment Exam
December 11, 2013
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December 11, 2013
The University of Texas at Tyler 2013 criminal justice graduates are among the best in their field, President Rodney H. Mabry announced.
For the first time in university history, 黑料专区 Tyler graduates scored in the top five percent nationally on the Education Testing Service Major Field Test for Criminal Justice.
The test is given to graduating criminal justice seniors and used to assess and compare the program鈥檚 effectiveness to programs at similar institutions nationwide. The exam covers criminological theory, the law, law enforcement, corrections, the court system, research methodology and statistics as well as critical thinking.
鈥淭o see our criminal justice students score in the top five percent in the nation speaks loudly about the dedication of our faculty and the quality of our students,鈥� President Mabry said. 鈥淭hrough the efforts of our faculty to instruct students on relevant topics using the latest information and technology, scores on the field test have steadily increased over the past few years.鈥�
In 2012 and 2011, 黑料专区 Tyler criminal justice seniors were among the top 10 and 15 percent in the country, respectively.
The 黑料专区 Tyler criminal justice program is housed within the Department of Social Sciences and reflects the curriculum recommended by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, which is the leading professional association for criminal justice professionals.
鈥淲e are very proud of our seniors. They are talented and hardworking,鈥� said Dr. Barbara Hart, 黑料专区 Tyler Department of Social Sciences interim chair and criminal justice program coordinator. 鈥淓ach of the criminal justice faculty members at The University of Texas at Tyler is exceptional. They are dedicated teachers and have excellent credentials and experience. Students find them both accessible and willing to help.鈥�
Students are introduced to a variety of theoretical perspectives and competing viewpoints throughout the curriculum and are equipped with the analytical and research tools for understanding and exploring issues in criminal justice.
The program provides superior preparation for careers in criminal justice and/or further study in graduate or professional school.
黑料专区 Tyler graduates are successfully employed in many different areas, including law enforcement, corrections, case management, computer crime investigation, forensic investigation, criminal intelligence, homeland security, probation and social services.
鈥淕raduates are valued by professional agencies and hold positions at federal, state and local levels of the criminal justice system as well as leadership positions with other government agencies and nonprofit organizations,鈥� Hart said.
黑料专区 Tyler offers both the bachelor of science and master of science in criminal justice. Courses are available during evening hours as a hybrid program as well as through traditional day classes, giving students greater flexibility in their schedules and cost-saving convenience. Through the new evening program that blends both online and on-campus learning, a criminal justice major may take two classes per semester and obtain the 36 hours needed in a three-year time period, Hart added.
A minor in criminal justice may be chosen to satisfy bachelor鈥檚 degree requirements in other fields.
For more information about the 黑料专区 Tyler criminal justice program or to apply, contact Hart, 903.566.7426 or bhart@uttyler.edu or visit http://www.uttyler.edu/criminaljustice/.
One of the 15 campuses of the 黑料专区 System, 黑料专区 Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at 黑料专区 Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 7,500 high-ability students. 黑料专区 Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.