Welcome to the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at UTSA! We currently have 17 tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, along with an administrative assistant, and many additional instructors that are professionals in the local community who serve our nearly 1,000 undergraduate students and approximately 50 graduate students.
We are devoted to delivering high quality education to these students through our Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology (MSCJC) and our Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BA) programs. Our MSCJC program enables students to gain expertise in research, theory, and policy while preparing them for advanced careers in governmental agencies or continued study at the doctoral level. The BA program prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system at the local, state and federal level or for entrance to law school or graduate programs.
Our faculty members are nationally recognized for their scholarship and are committed to innovative research and education. We have expertise in a variety of areas including, but not limited to quantitative and qualitative methodologies, criminological and criminal justice system theories, and substantive expertise in policing, courts, and corrections. Our faculty are active researchers who regularly publish peer-reviewed articles and engage in research funded by federal, state, local, and private sources.
Studying and working in the areas of criminology and criminal justice is interesting and exciting and can be very challenging and rewarding. I hope you decide to attend UTSA and enroll in one of our programs. We look forward to the opportunity to help you in your pursuit of knowledge in criminology, criminal justice, and justice policy and are here to assist you in achievement of your educational goals. Please take time to peruse our faculty webpage and explore all of the exciting things our department is doing. If you have any questions about our programs or research, please drop by our office (DB 4.112) or contact me directly. We look forward to hearing from you!
Richard D. Hartley, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
210-458-2759 (direct)
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Durango Building (DB) 4.112
501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
ph. 210-458-2535
He was born in Brownsville, Texas, and his father worked in the petrochemical refinery industry. Growing up, Gabriel was very active in athletics and martial arts, which led him to take an interest in sports science and kinesiology. After moving to San Antonio, Gabriel enrolled at the University of Texas at San Antonio and initially majored in kinesiology, but after becoming aware of the daily occurrences of crime in San Antonio and in the country, he was intrigued by law enforcement. So he decided to change his major to Criminal Justice. He says that the Criminal Justice program at UTSA is one he will never forget because of the faculty and staff who helped him throughout his journey and for the hands on experiences that helped him reach his goals. Gabriel is now a District Parole Officer for San Antonio I District Parole Office. He believes everyone should be equipped with the right programs and services to make a change in their lives.
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