Help with Selecting a Texas College for Criminal Psychology

I'm a high school junior who's very interested in criminal psychology. Are there any Texan universities that are particularly known for their criminal psychology programs? Would appreciate if any psychology students or graduates could chime in!

Sure, I'd be happy to provide some guidance based on what I've observed and learned over the years. Texas has a few strong universities for studying psychology in general including the University of Texas at Austin and Rice University, both of which have strong psychology departments. However, keep in mind that a specialized area like criminal psychology is often not offered at the undergraduate level.

The University of Texas at Austin, for instance, offers a psychology major with courses in abnormal psychology and the psychology of law which could give you a solid foundation for your future studies in graduate school. At the postgraduate level, they offer a PhD program in Legal Psychology, which would delve more deeply into criminal psychology.

Rice University is another strong option for psychology, with numerous research opportunities. While they don't specifically offer a major in criminal psychology, you may find courses related to it in their psychology department, and you could also potentially get involved in relevant research.

You might also want to explore Sam Houston State University. They have a strong criminal justice program, and while it might not be exactly what you're looking for, it could potentially provide a different but still useful angle on your interests.

Finally, remember to look at your long-term career goals. If you want to be a criminal psychologist, you'll typically need a doctoral degree, so consider which undergraduate program will best prepare you for that path. For instance, you might want to participate in research or intern with professionals in the field to make your graduate school applications more competitive. I hope this information helps!