Department of Security Studies & Criminal Justice - Angelo State University

04/02/2024

Join the new ASU Security Studies page at the following link! 🇺🇸

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03/25/2022

Career Opportunity! For students graduating or looking for summer internships, you're encouraged to attend the upcoming ASU Virtual Career Fair (https://www.angelo.edu/live/events/68147-virtual-all-majors-career-fair) on March 31, 2022 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT.

A number of prospective student employers will be attending, including - for the first time at ASU - the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). NGA hires career civil service officers (including several ASU alumni) as well as paid interns from a variety of backgrounds in locations across the United States. Visit the NGA's Student Opportunities website for more information. https://www.nga.mil/careers/Student_Opportunities.html

10/28/2021

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR JUNIORS

This scholarship is for rising juniors for their junior and senior years at a TX or OK College or University.

The SUMNER FOUNDATION Scholarships are $15,000/year for each of those last two years of undergraduate work ($30,000 total) to cover tuition, on-campus room and board, fees, and books. Students must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents of TX, OK, LA, MO, NE, NM, AR or KS. Scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 2022 to be initially be applied in the fall of 2022, but applications are open now.

The application for the At-Large Sumners Scholarship is available online: www.sumnersfoundation.org. The application deadline is April 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM CST. The pool of applications will be narrowed down and interviews will be conducted in May of 2022.

The Sumners Foundation encourages the study, teaching, and research into the science and art of self-government, to the end that the American people may understand the fundamental principles of democracy and be guided thereby in shaping governmental policies.

10/01/2021

Dr. Jeffrey Dailey of the Angelo State University security studies faculty has co-authored a new textbook titled “Intelligence for Homeland Security: An Introduction” through Colorado-based Lynne Rienner Publishers, an independent publisher of scholarly texts.

Dr. Jeffrey Dailey of the Angelo State University security studies faculty has co-authored a new textbook titled “Intelligence for Homeland Security: An...

08/06/2021

Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2021 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Grant in support of his forthcoming fifth book, “The Advent of the All-Volunteer Force: Protecting Free Society.” Congratulations, Dr. Taylor!

Dr. William A. Taylor, an associate professor of global security studies at Angelo State University, has been awarded a 2021 Gerald R. Ford Presidential F...

07/08/2021

Several of Angelo State University’s security studies and criminal justice degree programs have again been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2021 by multiple higher education resource guides.

Several of Angelo State University’s security studies and criminal justice degree programs have again been ranked among the best and most affordable in ...

05/19/2021

Angelo State University's chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society recently inducted 34 new student members for the 2020-21 academic year.

Angelo State University’s chapter of the Order of the Sword and Shield national honor society recently inducted 34 new student members for the 2020-21 a...

05/07/2021

Congratulations to Dr. William Taylor and Dr. Anthony Celso on their receipt of the Angelo State University’s 2021 President’s Awards for Faculty Excellence!

They, along with other faculty nominees (including Dr. Eduardo Martinez, Senior Instructor, Intelligence and Analysis), were honored at the 12th annual Faculty Recognition Ceremony sponsored May 6 by the ASU Faculty Senate.

Again, congratulations to all nominees and award recipients!

Dr. William A. Taylor and Dr. Anthony N. Celso of the Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice and Dr. Sangeeta Singg of the Department of Psyc...

04/28/2021

Dr. Kenneth Heineman, a professor of Global Security Studies at ASU, has a new book, "The Reagan Revolution and the Rise of the New Right," forthcoming in June 2021. The book "covers Ronald Reagan's long rise to the presidency and the conservative political revolution he brought about in the 1980s." Additional information can be found on the ABC-CLIO website.

How could conservative icon Ronald Reagan have looked to liberal hero FDR as a guide and touchstone? Reagan emulated Roosevelt's public relations and leadership style, preserved the New Deal's legacy programs, and experimented with new economic and social programs, all while presiding over a right-w...

04/23/2021

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police Department is recruiting applicants for their open Police Officer positions.

DART Police Virtual Recruiting Events
- April 26th (Monday) from 2:00-3:00pm (CDT)
- May 3rd (Monday) from 4:00-5:00pm (CDT)
- May 19th (Wednesday) from 4:00-5:00pm (CDT)

As of today, DART has 35 Police Officer vacancies. These vacancies arose due to 15 retirements in December 2020, 7 promotions last year to the ranks of Lieutenant and Sergeant, as well as COVID restrictions limiting their ability to conduct the steps in the hiring process during most of last year. Visit the DART Police Recruiting website for additional information.