Applied Criminology Research Collaboration Fall 2025

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Open Closing on August 26, 2025 / 3 spots left
Main contact
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States
Experiential Learning Coordinator
1
Timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • September 11, 2025
    Kick- off meeting
  • October 25, 2025
    Mid-check in
  • December 2, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred organizations
Anywhere
Any organization type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Community engagement Social work Law and policy Social justice
Skills
basic research community-based participatory research human subject research library research analytics juvenile law civil law criminal justice policy criminal justice criminal law
Student goals and capabilities

The Senior Research Seminar at UT Dallas equips senior-level Criminology majors with the skills to conduct applied research in crime and criminal justice. Learners are trained to analyze crime-related issues using criminological theory, research methods, and policy evaluation. By collaborating with industry professionals, students can apply their academic knowledge to real-world projects, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that inform decision-making in crime and justice-oriented organizations.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
25 students
Project
50-70 hours per student
Educators assign students to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Final Research Report summarizing research objectives, methodology, key findings, and practical recommendations.
  • Final Presentation of conclusions with a Q&A session for feedback from the partner organization.
  • Data Analysis Report detailing crime patterns and trends.
  • Policy Impact Assessment with evidence-based evaluations.
  • Program Evaluation Report with recommendations for improvement.
Project timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • September 11, 2025
    Kick- off meeting
  • October 25, 2025
    Mid-check in
  • December 2, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Crime Pattern and Hotspot Analysis using agency-provided data to identify trends and propose prevention strategies.
  • Policy Impact Study assessing the influence of a new law on arrest rates and community trust.
  • Reentry and Rehabilitation Evaluation analyzing outcomes for individuals released from incarceration.
  • Youth and Juvenile Justice Research studying the effectiveness of diversion programs for at-risk youth.
  • Victim Services Review evaluating the accessibility and effectiveness of support services for crime victims.
  • Community Policing Strategy Assessment examining the impact of community policing initiatives.
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Analysis evaluating the success of intervention programs.
  • Recidivism Rate Study analyzing factors contributing to reoffending and proposing solutions.

Additional organization criteria

Organizations must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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