Applied Criminology Research Collaboration Fall 2025
Main contact

Dallas, Texas, United States
Timeline
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September 9, 2025Experience start
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September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2025Experience start
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September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience 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 justiceSkills
basic research community-based participatory research human subject research library research analytics juvenile law civil law criminal justice policy criminal justice criminal lawThe 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
- 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
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September 9, 2025Experience start
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September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2025Experience start
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September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience 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:
Q1 - Checkbox
Main contact

Dallas, Texas, United States
Timeline
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September 9, 2025Experience start
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September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
-
September 9, 2025Experience start
-
September 11, 2025Kick- off meeting
Kick- off meeting
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October 25, 2025Mid-check in
Mid-check in
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December 2, 2025Experience end