Comments on: Sam Houston State University – Criminal Justice College Degree http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: cesar http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-35254 cesar Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:37:11 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-35254 a quick question, would you consider the University of Houston a good school to study criminology to join the F.B.I? a quick question, would you consider the University of Houston a good school to study criminology to join the F.B.I?

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-19169 Radek M. Gadek Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:35:48 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-19169 Besides the "this guy" comment, I wholeheartedly agree with Greg ;-) Besides the “this guy” comment, I wholeheartedly agree with Greg ;-)

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-19166 Radek M. Gadek Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:23:58 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-19166 Thousands of people ask me for advice on this blog and it's a herculean task to give <em>the</em> best feedback. It helps when knowledgeable people, like yourself, can contribute... but I really don't need the labels. For me, it's not about perfection, or Harvard elitists, it's about helping when I can and how I can; even when it means to add my 2 cents. SHSU is a good school in an overall scheme of things. Great in Criminology, that's for sure. Perhaps, it's great in Texas for certain other programs (like teaching), but it's not University of Texas / A&M which I did consider as a basis for my answer, among other <em>national</em> schools. I take my time to research my answers, with phone calls if I have to, in order to provide the most accurate answer. I know that at this point, from the standpoint of economy, for example, it is very hard even for PhDs to obtain teaching positions at decent, good or great schools nationwide. Very often they have to sacrifice proximity, income and aspirations - including taking non-tenure positions - to get work. Regardless of what you and I may think, I appreciate the feedback and help with Jesus' question. Thousands of people ask me for advice on this blog and it’s a herculean task to give the best feedback. It helps when knowledgeable people, like yourself, can contribute… but I really don’t need the labels. For me, it’s not about perfection, or Harvard elitists, it’s about helping when I can and how I can; even when it means to add my 2 cents.

SHSU is a good school in an overall scheme of things. Great in Criminology, that’s for sure. Perhaps, it’s great in Texas for certain other programs (like teaching), but it’s not University of Texas / A&M which I did consider as a basis for my answer, among other national schools.

I take my time to research my answers, with phone calls if I have to, in order to provide the most accurate answer. I know that at this point, from the standpoint of economy, for example, it is very hard even for PhDs to obtain teaching positions at decent, good or great schools nationwide. Very often they have to sacrifice proximity, income and aspirations – including taking non-tenure positions – to get work.

Regardless of what you and I may think, I appreciate the feedback and help with Jesus’ question.

]]> By: Greg http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-18996 Greg Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:01:39 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-18996 Go for it dude, this guy that thinks he knows this state obviously knows nothing. You can teach with a Masters at the university level, but a PhD will get you further and give you more leeway against competition. SHSU is a great school for going into education. Just get the degree and start applying for jobs, it all comes down to if they like you and see that you will benefit the institution. If you are an ignorant Harvard grad, you probably won't get hired but if you are a well-rounded, bright individual with a PhD, that's what they look for. Enjoy your experiences and good luck in your endeavors. Go for it dude, this guy that thinks he knows this state obviously knows nothing. You can teach with a Masters at the university level, but a PhD will get you further and give you more leeway against competition. SHSU is a great school for going into education. Just get the degree and start applying for jobs, it all comes down to if they like you and see that you will benefit the institution. If you are an ignorant Harvard grad, you probably won’t get hired but if you are a well-rounded, bright individual with a PhD, that’s what they look for. Enjoy your experiences and good luck in your endeavors.

]]> By: Greg http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-18995 Greg Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:57:32 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-18995 That's ridiculous. I've seen professors at top schools with degrees from lower-tier schools. As for the advice you gave Jesus, you really need to watch what you say before posting publicly something you have no knowledge about. SHSU is not a "good" school rather than a "great" school. They have one of the best CJ programs in the country and at least in the southeast portion of the state, they are THE school for teachers. Will University of Texas or A&M look better? Of course, but everyone in this state knows that SHSU is a good school for teaching. It's not always about having the best degree, it's about how you fit in to a group and what you actually know. An ignorant Harvard grad will remain ignorant. Just because you graduated from a school doesn't mean you actually got the best education. That’s ridiculous. I’ve seen professors at top schools with degrees from lower-tier schools. As for the advice you gave Jesus, you really need to watch what you say before posting publicly something you have no knowledge about. SHSU is not a “good” school rather than a “great” school. They have one of the best CJ programs in the country and at least in the southeast portion of the state, they are THE school for teachers. Will University of Texas or A&M look better? Of course, but everyone in this state knows that SHSU is a good school for teaching. It’s not always about having the best degree, it’s about how you fit in to a group and what you actually know. An ignorant Harvard grad will remain ignorant. Just because you graduated from a school doesn’t mean you actually got the best education.

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-6180 Radek M. Gadek Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:37:51 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-6180 I don't know how much weight the University of Houston has in your state, but based on a cursory look-up, I don't think it's as bad as you may worry it is. I feel that as long as you get very good marks, going to one of the best Criminology schools, like Sam Houston State University (SHSU), should be a possibility. In my opinion, SHSU is a good school, but not great. As for UHD and teaching with a PhD from SHSU, I think you have a decent shot, but, like all things in life, we strive to look for the best -- as do the colleges and universities when they hire instructors and professors. So keep that in mind. I don’t know how much weight the University of Houston has in your state, but based on a cursory look-up, I don’t think it’s as bad as you may worry it is.

I feel that as long as you get very good marks, going to one of the best Criminology schools, like Sam Houston State University (SHSU), should be a possibility.

In my opinion, SHSU is a good school, but not great.

As for UHD and teaching with a PhD from SHSU, I think you have a decent shot, but, like all things in life, we strive to look for the best — as do the colleges and universities when they hire instructors and professors. So keep that in mind.

]]> By: Jesus Campos http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/sam-houston-state-university/#comment-6143 Jesus Campos Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:13:49 +0000 http://localhost/newcriminal/#comment-6143 Hey, i wanted to say thanks for the great blogs on here! I live in houston texas and graduated with a BS in CJ from the university of houston-downtown and plan on attending at uhd again for my masters and complete my phd at SHSU. My question is will i suffer from getting my BS and masters from low tier school if i plan to teach at the university level? Will my phd at SHSU make up for it? Thanks a ton! Hey, i wanted to say thanks for the great blogs on here! I live in houston texas and graduated with a BS in CJ from the university of houston-downtown and plan on attending at uhd again for my masters and complete my phd at SHSU. My question is will i suffer from getting my BS and masters from low tier school if i plan to teach at the university level? Will my phd at SHSU make up for it? Thanks a ton!

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