University of North Texas 
HPS News
UNT Criminal Justice Master’s named to top 25 Best Online Programs by US News
& World Report
The UNT College of Health & Public Service Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Justice Policy and Administration has been ranked fourth in Texas and #24 in the nation out of 96 by US News & World
Report in the Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs category.
UNT ELEVAR student named 2025 Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award recipient
The Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities
names UNT ELEVAR student their 2025 Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award recipient
UNT’s long-standing Behavior Analysis Resource Center provides life-changing services
for residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center
“Individuals with intellectual disabilities are at significantly higher risk of experiencing
trauma,” Dracobly said. “Due to their often-limited communication skills, they may
not be able to tell us about the trauma or how it is continuing to impact them, leaving
them to suffer in silence."
Faculty Highlight – Meet Alessa Juarez, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal
Justice
"Students bring in a diverse set of perspectives and experiences that spark meaningful
discussions which can ultimately impact their knowledge, career trajectory, and personal
growth." - Dr. Alessa Juarez